My New Necessity - Spray Fresh Antiperspirant
When I first arrived on these fair Sydney shores in the height of summer 11 years ago I was shocked hard by the humidity. Over the years I have used anti-perspirants to help control "sticky situations" but typically I have to resort to taking a roll-on & a deodorant spray, plus wipes with me, especially if I have a long day ahead. So any old antiperspirant & roll on combo simply became a necessity whenever venturing out in hot weather.
To be honest when I was sent Spray Fresh to try I had not used it before even though the high performance brand has been around for an impressive 30 years*. I had high hopes with the 24 hour protection boast, not because I plan to go 24hrs without showering in the height of summer, but I no longer have the space to carry multiple roll ons & sprays to keep any sweaty odour at bay. Most of my take-out beauty items are now being replaced by items to keep baby fresh, fed & entertained on a trip out.
There are four sprays in the Women's range: Soft, Baby Powder, Pure & Sensitive with the Soft line also coming in a roll-on form. The sprays are 150g & priced in Australia at $3.99 RRP while the roll-on provides 60ml of product for $2.99 RRP.
I recieved the Baby Powder spray & the Soft roll-on products to try. I admit I drooled over the Baby Powder scent even though I use the stuff daily on the little bub. It's a lovely light powdery scent & once it warms up on the body it's pretty much a dupe for baby powder.
However the baby powder fragrance is not overpowering & the gentle scent shouldn't make think people start to conjure up images of baby's bottoms when you pass by. To my nose it simply provides a mild, almost sweet freshness, that like the range claims doesn't "clash with your favourite perfume".
I tested each for a week, (the spray in week one & then the roll-on in the second week), applying the deodorant only in the morning (that's at 5am beauties!) as I got ready to face the day. While here, in the third week, I have used both products in combination - the roll on then the spray over the body. Being a daily "razor girl", I was pleased that the spray & the roll-on didn't sting & I liked that they do not contain alcohol.
Surprisingly enough after a few weeks testing both the anti-perspirants I didn't need to re-apply either to keep feeling fresh. I try to get a bit active everyday by walking in clammy humid spring days, cleaning ridiculous amounts indoors & rolling around with bub in our non-air conditioned flat. I will also update once I go back full-time to my very physical job, but this looks like Spray Fresh is a winner to take me into those summer days very shortly.
Although in the first week I was VERY tempted to slather on that roll-on & I kept worrying that my underarms could not possibly cope without a "touch up" . Of course I did still sweat, (that's a given of having pores) but unlike my face most of my body felt less clammy but not sticky & my under arms were not in desperate need of deodorising. So that's a thumbs up from me & no doubt from anyone around me!
In fact I was doing my groceries in Coles recently (can you believe at 6am so I would be back before hubby & bub were up!) & was happy to snag another product from the Spray Fresh range. I bought the "Soft" spray for $3.89 (as pictured below) as I want to make sure I have enough once I get back to my labour intensive job late December.
The Spray Fresh Soft spray antiperspirant is a light floral scent which reminds me of rose scented soap. It was good to note that apart from the grocery generic range, & one other brand, that the Spray Fresh range was the cheapest anti-perspirant deodorant items on the shelves. So keeping dry & fresh doesn't mean I can't keep my purse happy!
There is also the Men's range - Activ, Men & Sport, which are available in three 150g spray anti-perspirant deodorants & like the ladies range is priced at $3.99 RRP. There is also a roll-on in the Activ, Men & Sport & RRP is $2.99 AU.
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So beauties...Do you prefer spray or roll-on deodorant as your antiperspirant? What's some other "hot weather" necessities for you? Let me know in the comments below
*I am not affiliated with the Spray Fresh brand or Aspen Health Australia. As mentioned the Spray Fresh Baby Powder spray & the Soft roll on deodorant were sent to me for review purposes only thanks to Niche Marketing Group. However, I purchased the Spray Fresh Soft deodorant spray at standard RRP. I have received no reimbursement for any review/s.
