[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my sample of Secret Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant a couple days ago in the mail. I was so excited to try it out! I'm already a huge fan of Secret's invisible solid, so why wouldn't I like this, too?
I'm partial to very light smelling body products. My mom (that lives with us) and husband have allergy issues to strong perfumes. I use a mild cherry blossom body wash, neutral smelling shampoo, and fragrance free laundry soap/dryer sheets. My regular deodorant (which is also Secret) is called "powder fresh", a very light, almost non-existent powder scent.
When I received my sample, the fragrance is called "completely clean"...sounded good to me! When I opened it, however, I was not thrilled. It had a very fake "clean" smell to it. And it was strong. I thought maybe it might smell better after using it.
I decided, yesterday, I'd use it after taking my shower.
It is a gel, so when you're twisting the bottom of the container, you have to make sure too much doesn't come out. I'm probably the only one that manages to always get too much...ha! This time, it wasn't too bad and I got what I thought was just the right amount.
It didn't glide on as easily as I hoped it would. Hard to make sure it was completely covering, but I did get enough on as far as I could tell. It dries pretty fast that I could see (I looked as soon as I finished)...awesome! No waiting for it to dry!
I put on my usual summer garb...tank top and capris. No white marks on my bra or tank! I don't have a lot of problem with that happening with my regular invisible solid. It happens on occasion, but nothing bad.
I had a relaxed day planned, mostly. Just walking around my apartment doing laundry, and reading. Nothing too strenuous.
Every time I lifted my arms...I could smell the "completely clean"...gross! Even sitting on the couch, I could smell it. And by it, I don't mean my own personal body odor...the deodorant fragrance is just too strong for me. My husband even noticed it when he got home and gave me a hug. That doesn't make me feel clean and odorless.
When I went to bed and was changing, my tank top (not my underarms) still smelled like I had just put the deodorant on.
Today, I am using my regular deodorant. Goes on smooth, no white marks that I can see, and has a light scent to it.
In review:
Goes on smooth - Mostly
Dries fast - Yes
White marks - None
Odor - yuck! (not me, the smell of the deodorant)
Would I buy this again...nope. I'll stick with my usual. Maybe if they came out with a cleaner scent I might purchase it, but as long as mine stays around, I'll be faithful.