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Nancy · 01-05-2005, 04:46 AM

Up until now I've used Helena Rubinstein's Anti-Perspirant Stick Deodorant in order to block sweat during the day.

Unfortunately I found out too late that not only is this stuff discolouring my shirts but the area where the cloth got in contact with this deo stick has started to smell terribly as well!

can anyone recommen a brand that doesn't discolor/make the cloth stink?

EDIT:
- I prefer recommendations of Stick Deodorants since they seem to block sweat nearly 100%.

- I don't mind switching to roll on's as long as they're capable of blocking sweat

- I'd prefer what ever product you recommend to be unscented because I don't want to generate perfume allergy!

Nancy · 01-05-2005, 04:52 AM

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maleficent · 01-05-2005, 05:26 AM

Helena Rubenstein I'm not sure I've ever seen in the US... It seems that every brand sold in drugstores these days has a clear antipersp/deoderent. Secret is the brand that I prefer -though it's gotten harder to find the clear solids, the clear gels seem to be more easily available. The gels I don't like because -- well, I'm cheap - and there seems to be a lot of waste with the gels.

I've never noticed an odor on clothes from using a deoderent, and with the clear stuff, you don't get the telltale white marks on black and dark colored clothes.

Nancy · 01-05-2005, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

I've never noticed an odor on clothes from using a deoderent

with Stick Deodorant it's apparently a whole other matter! My old Deo stick, Chloe, discolored my clothes as well!!

maleficent · 01-05-2005, 05:54 AM

Is it the fragrance in it that's causing the discoloration? Can you use an unscented deoderent?

ShaniFaye · 01-05-2005, 05:55 AM

I use right guard gel......its cheaper if Dave and I use the same deo and I dont see the point in buying stuff just to be "powder fresh" or whatever other silly name they have for scents on womens deo.

I never have any problems at all with what we use

Nancy · 01-05-2005, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

Is it the fragrance in it that's causing the discoloration? Can you use an unscented deoderent?

Chloe is scented but Helena Rubinstein's Anti-Perspirant Stick Deodorant is unscented and they both discolor clothes so I'm not sure what's causing the discloring.

Redgirl · 01-05-2005, 08:35 AM

I use Secret, too. Sometimes I see the white stuff but it's not usually too bad. And I never have smelled anything after washing it.

I read something just last week that said if you put vinegar on the deodorant marks before you wash the shirt it's supposed to come clean. I tried it on one of my husbands shirts, but the marks had already been there for awhile and it didn't work. So I suppose you have to put it on right away.

ngdawg · 01-05-2005, 10:58 AM

I use Mitchum clear gel. I don't agree that gels are wasteful-one small container lasts me about 3 months or so. None of my clothes are discolored-I also don't dry my clothes to full dryness-preferring to hang them damp. I'm thinking, perhaps the drying of your blouses in a too hot dryer is 'cooking' the deodorant right in?

snowy · 01-05-2005, 11:07 AM

I use Dove stick deodorant/anti-perspirant and I haven't noticed any discoloration on my clothing. I really like the Dove because it's very gentle on my skin and does the job well.

Nancy · 01-05-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ngdawg

I'm thinking, perhaps the drying of your blouses in a too hot dryer is 'cooking' the deodorant right in?

I never use a dryer. IMO it's a complete waist of electricity (=pollution) when I can just let it dry out in the open air.

How does Mitchum clear gel smell like btw?

Nancy · 01-05-2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by onesnowyowl

I use Dove stick deodorant/anti-perspirant and I haven't noticed any discoloration on my clothing. I really like the Dove because it's very gentle on my skin and does the job well.

oooooooooooooooohhh Dove...I'd completely forgotten about that. I know it's suppose to be very gently on skin so maybe I should try that. How does it smell btw?

SiN · 01-05-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy

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I fixed it for ya, hun

....and, regarding the thread, I don't have much to recommend...
I use Secret Platinum, and I don't think it does any harm to my shirts, but honestly I've not paid that close attention .. (not sure if secret's avail in Denmark, it's not in Germany).

I'd look into the Dove, if I had to use a Deo that I could get in a store in Germany that's probably what I'd try.

snowy · 01-05-2005, 02:59 PM

I really like the Dove Fresh scent. It's not too overpowering, it's not powdery, it's not super-femmy...and I got lots of compliments from my partner on the way it smells--he loves it.

bad jane · 01-05-2005, 05:45 PM

i'm a secret platinum girl myself. i've never used dove deodorant but if the quality of their other products is any indication, i wouldn't be opposed to trying it.

ngdawg · 01-05-2005, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy

I never use a dryer. IMO it's a complete waist of electricity (=pollution) when I can just let it dry out in the open air.

How does Mitchum clear gel smell like btw?

There are several scents, including unscented-none overpowering-all work fantastic and there is NO white residue at all(nothing worse then seeing those white clumps under ones arms.ewww!!!!)

cowgirl02 · 01-05-2005, 10:19 PM

I also use Dove It works really well It smells really good and it also does what it is suppose to do (keep the smell away of course

)and it keeps my skin really soft with out irritating the skin Ive tried other kinds and none have been as good as Dove

Nancy · 01-05-2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SiN

I fixed it for ya, hun

Thanks a billion, you're the bestest!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiN

....and, regarding the thread, I don't have much to recommend...
I use Secret Platinum, and I don't think it does any harm to my shirts, but honestly I've not paid that close attention .. (not sure if secret's avail in Denmark, it's not in Germany).

Then it must work just fine. Had it made your stink shirt og discolored it like Helena Rubenstein then you would've noticed - believe me!

Nancy · 01-05-2005, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ngdawg

There are several scents, including unscented-none overpowering-all work fantastic and there is NO white residue at all(nothing worse then seeing those white clumps under ones arms.ewww!!!!)

reheheheheaaaaaally? /Jim Carrey impersonation

I'm pretty sure we don't have Mitchum clear gel in Denmark but I'll find out. I guess I could always make my dad buy some for me when he's on his business trips if it turns out that it is unavailable here

Nancy · 02-09-2005, 03:49 AM

Hey ngdawg!

It turns out that they did have the Mitchum clear gel in the MATAS stores! Does the clear gel come with different scents?

The one I bought smells like cheap men's sports cologne but I thought I might as well buy it since it didn't cost very much. And I'm so happy I did!! The cheap cologne smell goes away after wearing it for a while and now I smell *sniff sniff*.. absolutely 100% natural. HURRAAAAAAAAAAA!

The best part is that after one of my tight shirts were discolored I couldn't wear it even if I didn't put on the Helena Rubinstein's Anti-Perspirant Stick Deodorant. For some weird reason I would start smelling like ass in my armpits after wearing it for a couple of hours which made me so mad and frustrated because it's not funny smelling like ass I tell ya and I feared that I had to throw my shirt out for good.

However I'm using Mitchum today and put on one my favourite shirts (the one that started smelling like ass after a few hours) and I smell great! I've been wearing the shirt since 6 O'clock this morning so and still no ass smell! WHEEEE!

Thanks so much for the tip!! Now I can start wearing my favourite shirts again. I can't tell you how happy I am!!!!!!!!!!

superredhead · 02-09-2005, 08:54 AM

secret platinum (clear gel). it smells great, and i never sweat! just to make sure that your clothes don't get discolored, try putting on the deoderant without the shirt on and let it air dry. always better to err on the side of caution.

KinkyKiwi · 02-09-2005, 12:24 PM

i personally use The master's miracle deodorant stone..its like made from some mineral stuff..has no scent and works better then all the ones that i've found at the drug store...oh and it lasts like 6 months and has no aluminum (apparently its really bad for you) and other chemical stuff

http://www.themastersmiracle.com/cor...dinfo_deod.cfm

they have this mist stuff too..but i dont like that as much

01-05-2005, 04:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	Deo sticks that don't discolor? Up until now I've used Helena Rubinstein's Anti-Perspirant Stick Deodorant in order to block sweat during the day. Unfortunately I found out too late that not only is this stuff discolouring my shirts but the area where the cloth got in contact with this deo stick has started to smell terribly as well! can anyone recommen a brand that doesn't discolor/make the cloth stink? EDIT: - I prefer recommendations of Stick Deodorants since they seem to block sweat nearly 100%. - I don't mind switching to roll on's as long as they're capable of blocking sweat - I'd prefer what ever product you recommend to be unscented because I don't want to generate perfume allergy! __________________ I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip. Last edited by Nancy; 01-05-2005 at 06:24 AM..

01-05-2005, 04:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	I...made...a...grammar...error...in...the...title...!!!! I HATE grammar errors!!! __________________ I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

01-05-2005, 05:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Helena Rubenstein I'm not sure I've ever seen in the US... It seems that every brand sold in drugstores these days has a clear antipersp/deoderent. Secret is the brand that I prefer -though it's gotten harder to find the clear solids, the clear gels seem to be more easily available. The gels I don't like because -- well, I'm cheap - and there seems to be a lot of waste with the gels. I've never noticed an odor on clothes from using a deoderent, and with the clear stuff, you don't get the telltale white marks on black and dark colored clothes. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

01-05-2005, 05:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Is it the fragrance in it that's causing the discoloration? Can you use an unscented deoderent? __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

01-05-2005, 05:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	I use right guard gel......its cheaper if Dave and I use the same deo and I dont see the point in buying stuff just to be "powder fresh" or whatever other silly name they have for scents on womens deo. I never have any problems at all with what we use __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

01-05-2005, 08:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Redgirl Addict Location: Native America	I use Secret, too. Sometimes I see the white stuff but it's not usually too bad. And I never have smelled anything after washing it. I read something just last week that said if you put vinegar on the deodorant marks before you wash the shirt it's supposed to come clean. I tried it on one of my husbands shirts, but the marks had already been there for awhile and it didn't work. So I suppose you have to put it on right away. __________________ Thought for the day: Men are like fine wine. They start out as grapes, and it's up to the women to stomp the crap out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

01-05-2005, 10:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	I use Mitchum clear gel. I don't agree that gels are wasteful-one small container lasts me about 3 months or so. None of my clothes are discolored-I also don't dry my clothes to full dryness-preferring to hang them damp. I'm thinking, perhaps the drying of your blouses in a too hot dryer is 'cooking' the deodorant right in?

01-05-2005, 11:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	I use Dove stick deodorant/anti-perspirant and I haven't noticed any discoloration on my clothing. I really like the Dove because it's very gentle on my skin and does the job well. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

01-05-2005, 02:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	I really like the Dove Fresh scent. It's not too overpowering, it's not powdery, it's not super-femmy...and I got lots of compliments from my partner on the way it smells--he loves it. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

01-05-2005, 05:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
bad jane Insane	i'm a secret platinum girl myself. i've never used dove deodorant but if the quality of their other products is any indication, i wouldn't be opposed to trying it.

01-05-2005, 10:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
cowgirl02 Tilted Location: Dallas, Texas	I also use Dove It works really well It smells really good and it also does what it is suppose to do (keep the smell away of course )and it keeps my skin really soft with out irritating the skin Ive tried other kinds and none have been as good as Dove

02-09-2005, 03:49 AM	#20 (permalink)
Nancy Femme Fatale Location: Elysium	Hey ngdawg! It turns out that they did have the Mitchum clear gel in the MATAS stores! Does the clear gel come with different scents? The one I bought smells like cheap men's sports cologne but I thought I might as well buy it since it didn't cost very much. And I'm so happy I did!! The cheap cologne smell goes away after wearing it for a while and now I smell sniff sniff.. absolutely 100% natural. HURRAAAAAAAAAAA! The best part is that after one of my tight shirts were discolored I couldn't wear it even if I didn't put on the Helena Rubinstein's Anti-Perspirant Stick Deodorant. For some weird reason I would start smelling like ass in my armpits after wearing it for a couple of hours which made me so mad and frustrated because it's not funny smelling like ass I tell ya and I feared that I had to throw my shirt out for good. However I'm using Mitchum today and put on one my favourite shirts (the one that started smelling like ass after a few hours) and I smell great! I've been wearing the shirt since 6 O'clock this morning so and still no ass smell! WHEEEE! Thanks so much for the tip!! Now I can start wearing my favourite shirts again. I can't tell you how happy I am!!!!!!!!!! __________________ I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, clear, identifiable emotion, except for greed and disgust. Something horrible is happening inside of me and I don't know why. My nightly bloodlust has overflown into my days. I feel lethal, on the verge of frenzy. I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.

02-09-2005, 08:54 AM	#21 (permalink)
superredhead Crazy Location: Around So Cal.	secret platinum (clear gel). it smells great, and i never sweat! just to make sure that your clothes don't get discolored, try putting on the deoderant without the shirt on and let it air dry. always better to err on the side of caution. __________________ yawn

02-09-2005, 12:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
KinkyKiwi "Without the fuzz" Location: ..too close for comfort..	i personally use The master's miracle deodorant stone..its like made from some mineral stuff..has no scent and works better then all the ones that i've found at the drug store...oh and it lasts like 6 months and has no aluminum (apparently its really bad for you) and other chemical stuff http://www.themastersmiracle.com/cor...dinfo_deod.cfm they have this mist stuff too..but i dont like that as much __________________ Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps. Play with each other. Play with yourselves. Just don't play with the squirrels, they bite.