Now there are some old habits that I had to work very hard to break when testing this product. Because it's not like regular deodorants, you don't need to slather it on. I don't know about you, but I always feel like I'm not applying enough deodorant to my armpits until I swipe the stick up and down several times. But with this product, you truly only need a thin layer so I had to keep telling myself, "Less is more" when I applied it. I should also add that this is not a stick deodorant: It is a cream-like product that comes out of a series of holes at the top of the applicator.
Another habit I had to break was knowing when to apply this. Most of the population likes to apply their deodorant in the morning after a shower. No no no! Not so with Degree Clinical. It is suggested that you apply this product at night, right before bed, so that "the formula adjusts to your body, forming a deep level of product that lasts throughout the following day, even after a shower."
The third habit I had to break was the sense that this product wasn't working, just because I couldn't feel it. Again, I'm conditioned to think that my armpits need to feel slick and almost "lotiony" (my word) to know that I am wearing deodorant and that the deodorant is really doing its job. This is not how Degree Clinical works, let me tell you. As the product works it magic, it forms such a thin layer on your skin that you literally cannot feel that it's on. The great thing about this is that you won't have white marks on your clothes or embarrassing little balls of product on your skin. Another great thing is that your armpits don't feel sticky, either. You can't see this product and you sure as heck can't feel it.
So does it work? YES YES YES! For the sake of this blog and my dear readers, I made the supreme sacrifice of not showering for 24 hours during a heatwave. I really wanted to push this product to its limit and see how it performed. I can honestly say that after being outside in 100 degree weather in the daytime and then being inside in 99 degree weather in my non-air-conditioned home at night (OK, it probably wasn't 99 degrees in my home at night but it sure felt that way), this deodorant did not budge. I never once felt wetness and I never once smelled even a trace of odor. At first I could smell the fragrance of the deodorant itself--I'm using the "Classic Romance" scent, which I already loooove (click here to read my full review of the Degree Fine Fragrance Collection). And then when the fragrance wore off, I simply didn't smell anything at all. No odor, no fragrance, no wetness, nothing. How's that for fabulous?
Now, for those of you who can't break the habit of applying deodorant in the morning, I can tell you that this product works just fine when applied in the morning instead of at night. I think that it just takes more time to adjust to your body this way, but the results are the same. No odor, even after 24 hours.
Finally, I'd like to add that my underarm skin feels softer after using this product for a few weeks. I'm not sure how or why, but I've noticed that it's much more pleasant to shave in that area now, as my razor seems to glide on my skin without any tugging.
The retail price of Degree Clinical Protection retails for $9.99 but you can print a $2 off coupon at the Degree website (click here). Degree Clinical Protection is available wherever Degree products are sold.
A sample of this product was given to Nouveau Cheap for editorial purposes, either directly from the manufacturer or from the agency that works on behalf of the manufacturer. All reviews on NouveauCheap.blogspot.com are the honest opinion of its author and gratis samples do not, in any way, affect the outcome of product reviews.
I keep walking past this but I might try it based on your review.
ReplyDeleteMy current brand is Mitchum Clear. It's fantastic but it does leave white marks on your skin.
Great review!
Very glad you reviewed this. I'd been seeing it and ignoring it, myself, as I've been using Secret for as long as I've been using deodorant, with very few changes! I think I tried Degree when it first came out, didn't fall in love and went back to my staple. The Secret version of this is pricey and very small.
ReplyDeleteMight take me a minute to get used to putting it on at night!
Hey HomeSpaGoddess! Mitchum is a good brand as well, but if you're ever in the market to switch it up, I think you might really enjoy this one. I haven't stopped using it since I received it, if that tells you anything. lol. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Nicole! I've used Secret in the past as well, but there's something about this formula that really makes it special, in my book. I can't really feel it once I put it on, but it makes my skin feel soft and it works SO well.
ReplyDeleteAlso, they recommend that you apply it at night, but you can also apply it in the morning (I do that sometimes) and it works just as well to me. :)
It's great this product worked for you, but honestly, I sweat like a guy, especially in my armpits. I've tried this before and I did not like it. I didn't like the smell when it mixed with my sweat and it didn't prevent my shirt from being drenched in sweat when I was just outside driving in my car. I prefer the Secret Clinical Protection much better than this. Wish I could've had a successful use with this like you did though! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Jackie--thanks so much for the comment. I'm sorry that this product didn't work with your body chemistry. :( As I always say, my reviews are based on my personal experience but everyone's different. I've lost count of the times I've read a good review about something, only to find that the product just doesn't work the same way for me. But I am SO glad that you were able to find a deodorant that you love and that works with your body! That's great! :)
ReplyDeletethanks so much for reviewing this.
ReplyDeletei have had weird body chemistry with my deodorants this summer and none of them seem to be doing the trick.
(the only reason i even have this problem is because the company tinkered with the scent of my fave Secret clear gel that was my summer go-to. woe!)
i think i may get a stick of this to try and to have for next summer. i dislike deodorant shopping- it's so much more difficult than makeup shopping. and deodorants can react very differently on different people, as mentioned above.
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Hey beautifulmonday! You are so welcome. I agree--everyone's chemistry is different--but if you try this product I would absolutely love to know if it works as well for you as it does for me. Thanks so much! :)
ReplyDeleteI began using this product during the texas heat wave (over 100 deg each day for months) ..It worked great for about 3 weeks then all of a sudden i began getting extremely tender lumps under my arms. I stopped using it and the lumps gradually dissapated. I used a regular deodarant during this time. After the lumps left, I tried again and the lumps came back. My husband tried a different brand (dove)than Mine (degree) and he also got lumps. So if anyone begins to have soreness, stop using this product. I have never had any type of allergic reaction to anything, so it may be more common than being reported. Too bad, as the product worked well, maybe too well.
ReplyDeleteHi Anon--I'm so very sorry that you and your husband seem to be having a bad reaction to these types of antiperspirants. As with all beauty products, not everyone can use them successfully. Have you tried the regular Mitchum line? I hear those work quite well though I haven't used them myself.
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