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Mitchum Deodorant |
| Date: |
19/06/07 (422 review reads) |
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Advantages: lasts for 48hrs, nice aroma, pleasant to use, keeps skin soft
Disadvantages: more expensive than other roll - ons
After having tried Sanex, Dove and a lot of other brands in order to help me control the amount I sweat during the hot summer months, I stumbled across Mitchum at my local Superdrug. Despite it only being a 100ml roll on deoderant and quite pricey in terms of what others cost (£2.95!!!), I was very interested in testing out its 48hr protection theory...Mitchum state that their roll-on is "so effective you could even skip a day!"
The Product:
Mitchums for women comes in a metallic green coloured tube with a screw top which helps keep the deodorant from drying too easily. It has a translucent sticker on the front with a big white font used for the brand name, on the back of the tube is some general information about the ingredients as well as the directions.
Directions:
Before using this product, it is advisable to shake the bottle, apply the deodorant evenly on your underarms and then replace the cap tightly once this is complete. Also it states that you should not apply the product to damaged or irritated skin (like after a harsh shave) and to discontinue use if a rash develops.
The Test:
I tested the roll-on on my freshly shaved underarms and was pleasantly surprised that it did not sting me, also the aroma was very pleasant and not overpowering at all. I would describe the aroma as light and almost like talcum powder. There was a slight sticky feeling upon the deodorant touching my skin but this dried quickly and as I was getting dressed, there were no white marks on my top!
As for the 48 hour protection, you will be surprised (as much as I was) that this was totally true (for me anyway). I was very wary at first but after the second day was through I noticed that I could still smell the aroma of the roll-on and that my underarms felt smooth and sweating was minimised.
Of course I am not going to say that this roll-on completely stopped me from sweating, but along with me wearing natural fabrics like cotton which were a bit looser and airier, I really didn't feel like I was sweating as much as I usually would in 35 degree heat!
The real test took place yesterday when I went climbing up a fortress (San Giovanni) in Montenegro. I have to say that after 2 and a half hours of climbing, my sweat patches were kept to a modest amount whilst other people around me looked like they just walked under a waterfall (I was tempted to recommend them Mitchum's!).
All in all, I would strongly recommend this product to everyone who feels that their spray on or even roll-on is not working to the maximum. Despite the price being more than your usual roll-ons, the product lasts long (especially if you are only planning to use it once every two days for the 48hr protection). I still have mine here and it has lasted me more than two months, despite an application every day!
It can be bought in major drug-stores like Boots or Superdrug as well as supermarkets such as Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's. But I would especially recommend buying it from Superdrug as you always have a little discount off the retail price.
£2.95 per 100 ml (roll-on) at Boots
£2.75 per 100ml (roll-on) at Superdrug (the last time I bought it)
Please note that parts of this review is also written on Ciao under my username there, bwerket.
Summary: Mitchum's Powderfresh Anti-perspirant Deodorant is Great!
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