Don't Sweat It: Let Secret Keeep You Dry

staying dry and fresh is very high on my priority list, even if it isn't a glamorous subject. no one wants to worry about body odor or wetness, so products that will keep these issues in check are beyond necessary.

Secret was gracious enough to send me some of their products to use, and i am happy to report that they are fabulous! these antiperspirant/deodorants are ones you need to know about:




Secret Clinical Strength Waterproof makes worrying about excess wetness a thing of the past. i love using this on days i know the temps will be no less than scorching and before workouts i know will leave me extra sweaty. if you want to keep dry all day or suffer from excess perspiration, definitely get this one.




Flawless Clear is fabulous for those occasions when i wear a dark color and don't want to risk even the slightest white mark (btw, to remove deodorant marks from fabric, rub the garment against itself wherever the "stain" is and watch it disappear). the one pictured, Refreshingly Floral, smells gorgeous, and i can't get enough of it. my only gripe-- i can't apply this right after shaving because of the alcohol, ouch!!




Fresh Effects is my favorite of the three. it's an invisible solid that comes in great scents (Freshwater Orchid, Orange Blossom Verbena and Cucumber Aloe, pictured), and keeps me dry and odor-free all day. i still smell fresh with it's scent even at the end of the day, believe it or not!

head to your local drugstore and check these out for yourself! visit secret.com to research the brand further and drugstore.com to purchase online.

xo
pics taken by me :)

review: Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth (and a giveaway!)

it's always an unpleasant subject, but underarm hair is annoying. what's even more annoying is having to shave to keep armpits smooth (i could wax, but i don't like having to grow out the hair. and yes, i said it, armpit, LOL!). Dove Visibly Smooth antiperspirant/deodorant was created to not only give fabulous wetness and odor protection, as well as soothe skin with their signature Dove moisturizers, but to also provide the user with a Pro-Epil complex that helps soften and minimize the appearance of underarm hair over time. this makes for easier removal and longer time between shaves.

so does it work?

from my experience over the last couple of weeks, it is beginning to! i've noticed, in addition to no odor and very little wetness, it has become easier to shave my underarm hair (the Wild Rose scent-- sent to me by Dove's PR-- smells beautiful). i have had no irritation after shaving, as has happened in the past, and hopefully, i'll be shaving less and less the longer i use it.

i think you'll love Dove's new Visibly Smooth (you can buy it online here), and am offering you the chance to win a full-size for yourself. of course, Dove wants to pamper you more, so they are throwing in a plush robe and an adorable stainless steel razor, too! this complete package is worth over $100-- do you want it?


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here's how to enter:

*email me, bgmcontests@gmail.com with "Dove Giveaway" in the subject line

*please provide your full name and mailing address

*U.S. residents only

* deadline to enter is 11pm, pacific time on july 17, 2009

best of luck!

xo
**read please: entering this contest means you are giving me permission to forward your name, email and mailing address to representatives of Dove for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize. failure to include all information requested will disqualify your entry. one (1) winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. giveaway sponsored by Dove. some restrictions apply. open only to US residents only. entries will be accepted through 11pm, pacific time. on friday, july 17. thank you. :)