Useless, overpriced deodorant. (Dove Invisible Dry Deodorant)

Member Name: Darkstar101

Product:	Dove Invisible Dry Deodorant
Date:	28/07/09 (75 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: No white powdery marks, smells nice.

Disadvantages: Leaves underarm area feeling sweaty and sticky.

For several years I have used Boots own brand fragrance free anti-perspirant deodorant, but I had discovered that a few of the aerosols purchased recently had been leaving unsightly powdery marks on my clothes and on more than one occasion I found the propellant to be a little too harsh, so I decided it was time for a change. Having recently been impressed by Dove shampoo, I perused the deodorant aisle in my local Asda with a view to buying something suitable from the Dove range.

As I am not a big fan of heavily perfumed products I wanted a simple, gentle yet effective anti-perspirant, so eventually I settled on a can of Dove Invisible Dry. Priced at £1.79 for a 150 ml can, I felt that Dove was a little on the expensive side compared with the other deodorants on the same shelf, given the rather modest volume contained in the can.

The manufacturers say that Dove invisible dry deodorant contains a patented combination of translucent anti-perspirant ingredients that help to protect against white marks while delivering the protection and light fresh fragrance you expect. Sounds good, but in reality does it deliver?

The slim streamlined aerosol can itself is white in colour with a small silver pull off cap. The contrasting lilac lettering on the can says "Invisible Dry, Anti White Marks anti-perspirant deodorant". I won't bore you with the exhaustive list of ingredients on the back of the can for the sake of padding out the review. The meaningful information claims that the product delivers 24 hour deodorant protection and absolutely minimises white marks. It also claims to be the only deodorant to contain ¼ moisturising cream to improve the look and feel of underarm skin. Containing 0% alcohol, it has been formulated to take care of your skin after shaving, leaving underarms soft and smooth.

After shaking the can, the deodorant is easily dispensed via the rubberised spray top button. The initial aroma is quite subtle, very clean and soapy smelling and with a delicate hint of moisturising cream.

The anti-perspirant is indeed "invisible". There was no avalanche of white powder cascading from my armpit, as experienced with the Boots deodorant and there was no evidence of marking on my clothes. The moisturising element of the product is also clearly apparent, as my skin did feel softer and smoother immediately after application. The propellant did not sting my armpits (even after shaving) and overall the deodorant seemed quite pleasant.

However, when I buy anti-perspirant deodorant, I do expect it to stop me feeling sweaty and sticky throughout the day, and I felt that Dove failed quite miserably in this aspect of its performance. In fact I would go as far as saying I felt that Dove deodorant encouraged underarm perspiration, because a few hours after application my armpit felt sticky and uncomfortable. So much for 24 hour protection.

In conclusion, I would say that overall, I was dissatisfied with this product. It may smell nice and it doesn't leave white marks, but what use is an anti-perspirant if it doesn't carry out its primary task? A definite thumbs down from me, especially at the ridiculous price they are charging for it.

Summary: Smells nice, but doesn't keep you dry.