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Simply subLime
It seems as though Amazon merged the pages for the Lime and the Cedarwood scents of this product. I'm a big believer in Schmidt's deodorants, and since the two smell markedly different, I reviewed them both. As a result, each of my reviews are now appearing here, one on top of the other—my apologies for that!
I'm a guy, I sweat. Sometimes, I sweat a lot. After a really poor (read: frightening) experience with this "Clinical Strength" antiperspirant by Gillette, I began my search for a natural, quality deodorant-only alternative. After my ordeal with the aforementioned product, and a series of deodorant-only sticks that had me smelling a bit more savage than I'd like by the end of the day, a friend recommended Schmidt's. I'd never used one of their products before (much less ever heard of them), and I have to say the idea of applying deodorant by hand didn't exactly light my world on fire. All the same, I decided to give this item a go, and I'm glad I did!
I've been using this product regularly for a few months now, and I really like it. When you open the jar, the first thing you're likely to notice is the 'Bergamot and Lime' aroma. It's certainly pleasant, but maybe not what you'd expect compared to a standard, store-bought antiperspirant. I've always lived in a space where deodorants smell more like cologne than they do a smoothie shop, but for some—that’ll be part of the appeal. The scent of this item is remarkably akin to a Key Lime Yoplait; though I’ve got to tell you, it sure doesn’t taste like one! (Why I know that is, uh, unimportant, let's move along).
Inside the jar, you’ll see an adorable (for lack of a better term) little spatula that you’ll use to carve out a small piece of the product, (which has a texture a bit softer than candle wax). To apply, simply take a pea-sized quantity, hold it between your index finger and thumb to get it warmed up and malleable, and then spread it on. For reference, I don't shave my underarms, but application is still a clean, quick process.
Altogether, I'm really satisfied with the product and how successfully it neutralizes odor. The only downside I’ve observed is that application is a bit cumbersome compared to traditional sticks and gels; and cleaning your hands after application is a must. While it isn’t greasy, this product is designed to stay on and absorb moisture, so it takes a little scrubbing to remove the residue from your fingers; but that’s a small price to pay for an effective, all-natural alternative to most conventional (aluminum and chemical laden) antiperspirants and deodorants available today.
Feel free to leave me a comment or question, I’m happy to add anything else you’d like to know about the product. Thanks for taking the time to read my review, hopefully this information was useful!
June 2016 · Beauty and Personal Care · verified purchase