Theguite
Member Since: January 12, 2017Reviews
AXE Phoenix Antiperspirant Stick
Protects for about 18 hours as opposed to a full 24. It has a really pleasant, masculine smell, and doesn’t leave behind any residue. I really like the gel format and enjoy using the different scents each time and I haven't ended up repeating any... +
Protects for about 18 hours as opposed to a full 24. It has a really pleasant, masculine smell, and doesn’t leave behind any residue. I really like the gel format and enjoy using the different scents each time and I haven't ended up repeating any yet, so there's a lot of scents to satisfy everyone.
It goes on clear and protects well from dryness, since it's an anti-perspirant! I found it helped me smell fresh all through the workday and at night I rarely needed to reapply it, but sometimes on a heavy day I did. It’s quite masculine smelling, but smells really good. One of my wife's fave smells.
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AXE Essence Antiperspirant Stick
It lasts all day as claimed, but not beyond 24 hours. Kept me dry during the hot days of summer. The scent is nice, but quite strong. I've been using Axe as my go-to brand for a while and I like to buy a different scent each time, this one is a... +
It lasts all day as claimed, but not beyond 24 hours. Kept me dry during the hot days of summer.
The scent is nice, but quite strong. I've been using Axe as my go-to brand for a while and I like to buy a different scent each time, this one is a really manly one, but probably too strong if you also wear cologne. It's quite spicy and my wife likes it.
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Dove Men+Care Stain Defense Fresh Anti-perspirant Stick
There’s nothing in particular that I found to be wrong or bad about this antiperspirant stick, but I would struggle to label it any more than simply “fine” in every way. It goes on easily, doesn’t leave much residue behind, lasts a decently... +
There’s nothing in particular that I found to be wrong or bad about this antiperspirant stick, but I would struggle to label it any more than simply “fine” in every way. It goes on easily, doesn’t leave much residue behind, lasts a decently long time, and smells generic but pleasant. And yet I can’t say I can recommend this stick for any particular thing that it does well.
To expand a bit on some of the things I just said, the stick claims to last 48 hours. This is certainly not the case when I tried it out, but it did last about 18 to 24 hours, which I still consider be an acceptable amount of time. It also claims to not leave any marks behind on most colours, which I found to be somewhat true. There was very little residue left on my clothes after wearing this all day, but there was still some on a few occasions. Nothing major, but still a mark that was left on my shirts and had to be carefully washed off.
I will say that the sweat-reducing powers of this stick seemed to work well for me, but a noticeable decrease in underarm sweat. On a particularly hot and active day it still led to plenty of sweating, but on a normal day it was enough of a reduction to be helpful, and to keep my feeling clean and dry.
The actual scent of this stick is vaguely masculine, but largely generic. I don’t consider that a bad thing, it smells like pretty much every other antiperspirant stick for men, and as long as you don’t apply a ton of this under each arm the scent will go largely unnoticed all day, while keeping sweat smells from becoming a problem.
In summary, I think that this stick does everything pretty well, but overall it’s pretty forgettable because it doesn’t really excel in any aspect of what it does.
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Dove Men+Care Derma+Care Scalp Gentle Clean 2-in-1
Most days I shower before going to work early in the morning, and I’m on a very tight schedule. I have just barely enough time to get a shower into my routine without being late, which means my showers are quick and efficient, not something you... +
Most days I shower before going to work early in the morning, and I’m on a very tight schedule. I have just barely enough time to get a shower into my routine without being late, which means my showers are quick and efficient, not something you can take your time with. This 2 in 1 shampoo and contitioner from Dove is perfect for someone like me, as it’s super simple to use, works quickly, and saves me that extra bit of time in the morning.
Actually using the shampoo is very simple: lather some up in your hair and let it soak in for a few minutes. It’s easy to lather, as a small amount goes a long way, and it feels nice on the scalp while you wash the rest of your body. Once you’re done with everything else, just dip your head under the water and it rinses out in no time. I expected it to take a while to rinse, especially after leaving it for 5 minutes, but it washes out quickly and without leaving any residue behind on my hair.
The effects of the shampoo are easy to notice. Over the course of a week it’s made my hair much lighter and softer, and reduced the amount of dandruff I have to deal with to almost zero. My scalp feels much healthier and less dry after just a few days.
The smell of the shampoo is nothing to write home about, but it’s also not a bad thing. It’s simply inoffensive. It smells very similar to so many other Dove Men products, just a slightly masculine scent along with a more standard clean smell. It fades quickly once you’re out of the shower, and I never noticed it by the time I left the house.
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Degree® Men UltraClear Black + White 72H Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
I’ve tried a number of different antiperspirants from Degree, and most of them feature similar positive and negative traits. This particular stick has many of the same traits, but it did manage to eliminate a key downside to some other... +
I’ve tried a number of different antiperspirants from Degree, and most of them feature similar positive and negative traits. This particular stick has many of the same traits, but it did manage to eliminate a key downside to some other antiperspirants: leaving behind marks on clothes.
After using this antiperspirant for several days, and with several different colours and types of shirts, I was very pleased to find that it never left marks behind on any of my shirts. Whether I was using it on a quiet day in the office or on a busy day running around all over town, it consistently managed to reduce how much I was sweating and left not marks at the end of the day. I also found that even if it doesn’t provide 48 hours of coverage (24 is more realistic) it still lasted all day, which is all I would ask of this kind of antiperspirant.
The actual scent that this stick has is on the lighter side, it seems to do a great job of reducing sweaty smells without being heavily perfumed itself. That helps it be well-suited for men and for women alike in my opinion, whether you’re working alone or in a cramped environment with a lot of people nearby. It also felt smooth on my skin, and never irritated me or left my skin feeling rashy and sore, which can sometimes happen if I have a particularly hectic day running around.
In summary, I was very impressed with this antiperspirant. It does what I need it to do and it does it well without leaving behind any marks on my clothes.
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AXE Apollo Antiperspirant Dry Spray
I really liked this anti-perspirant. I only noticed two small problems with it, so I'll cover them first. All deodorants and anti-perspirants that say 48 hours are wrong, they'll last max 24 hours during summer. Twenty four hours is still great and... +
I really liked this anti-perspirant. I only noticed two small problems with it, so I'll cover them first. All deodorants and anti-perspirants that say 48 hours are wrong, they'll last max 24 hours during summer. Twenty four hours is still great and this anti-perspirant easily covers that time.
Secondly, I really love that the cap 'twists' so you can take it on the go without worrying about it spraying in your bag. The problem is, when twisted open, the spray nozzle points to the side. When I'm spraying, I automatically feel like I line up the 'front' of the can facing the way I'll spray, but the spray doesn't line up to the front of the can when twisted. I feel like the cap should start sideways and when you turn it to 'open' the nozzle it should be facing the front at the end.
So I loved both the smell and the effectiveness. In terms of dryness this did an amazing job, I was dry for the whole day and definitely felt I sweated less than usual.
I loved the scent and my wife did too. She described it as 'comforting' and 'like the kind of scent that makes you want to cuddle up to a guy'. If you overspray, the scent can be quite strong, but if you don't overdo it, it's nice. Strong enough to be noticed, but not too much.
It's a great price, works well taking it in a bag and I'll definitely use it again!
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Head & Shoulders Refresh 2-in-1 Anti Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner
I’ve had good experiences with the Head & Shoulders 2-in-1 products in the past, and I’m happy to say that I had good results yet again with this one. The shampoo/conditioner combo works really well, though this product has a slightly minty... +
I’ve had good experiences with the Head & Shoulders 2-in-1 products in the past, and I’m happy to say that I had good results yet again with this one. The shampoo/conditioner combo works really well, though this product has a slightly minty scent to it that the standard Head & Shoulders product does not. I don’t love the scent, but I also don’t hate it. I would say that at worst I’m indifferent to it, so it’s not a negative in my eyes.
While this product is listed for men, the scent is unisex, so as with most things in life, don't let the marketing gender stop you, can absolutely be used by both.
The shampoo/conditioner is easy to rub into your hair, lathers up quickly and washes away very easily. It did wonders for mild dandruff and left my scalp feeling much less dry and cracked. I found my dandruff all but disappeared when using this shampoo regularly. Definitely a good one for those who want the best effects with the least effort and a fast and easy routine.
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Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Dry Spray Antiperspirant
I prefer the spray for using outside the gym, it's not as effective as the stick on wetness and smells over time, but really helps dry you up and freshen under your arms after a workout. I like that you don't have the 'wet' feeling under your arms... +
I prefer the spray for using outside the gym, it's not as effective as the stick on wetness and smells over time, but really helps dry you up and freshen under your arms after a workout.
I like that you don't have the 'wet' feeling under your arms from the spray, but it doesn't last as long as a stick. Nice fresh scent, that can be too strong if you overspray.
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Dove Men+Care Stain Defense Clean Antiperspirant Stick
Definitely not one I'd buy again. This one left white marks on my clothes (which I didn't expect) and also I found the strength of the fragrance to be too much. My wife didn't like the scent and said it gave her headaches, so this is one of the few... +
Definitely not one I'd buy again. This one left white marks on my clothes (which I didn't expect) and also I found the strength of the fragrance to be too much.
My wife didn't like the scent and said it gave her headaches, so this is one of the few Dove's I've tried that I didn't finish using and I got rid of it. Would still buy Dove, but just not this one.
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Dove Men + Care Cool Fresh Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Generally I prefer sticks to sprays, but I find the sprays are good for travel to the gym and for keeping in my work bag. Not as effective as the sticks and keeps you dry and unsmelly for around 18 hours, depending on how how it is. Like that it... +
Generally I prefer sticks to sprays, but I find the sprays are good for travel to the gym and for keeping in my work bag. Not as effective as the sticks and keeps you dry and unsmelly for around 18 hours, depending on how how it is.
Like that it comes with a cap to seal it for when it's in your bag. Scent is fresh and masculine, make sure not to overspray it or it can be too strong.
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