Beauty Vixen: antiperspirant

As I was packing for a few nights away in Strafford I did not pack any deodorant or antiperspirant. I honestly didn't think twice about it. Why? Well, because I am using Perspirex Comfort and it lasts me 5 days (even with showering)!

While I have talked about how much I love Perspirex Comfort on the blog before and on Instagram, it seems I have only given the classic version a full blog post. So today, I am correcting that.

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Perspirex is a brand of long lasting antiperspirants that last 3 - 5 days. They even work with bathing, which is why I really like it. I often forget to apply antiperspirants, which can get a bit smelly and frankly wet (I sweat a lot at work and in the summer). It really love it when I am swimming in the summer because I don't have to reapply after my showers, but also it stops me from sweating too much while actually swimming.

So in Canada there are three versions of Perspirex, Plus, Comfort and Men. They all work similarly tat they last for several days and stay working even with showering. Comfort is different because it is meant for sensitive skin, it is alcohol free and has ingredients to help hydrate the skin.

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Pros:

only use every 3 to 5 day
works even if you shower or bathe
no fragrance
great for sensitive skin
alcohol free

Cons:

expensive, but lasts 3 to 4 months because you only use it once and a while
cannot use it right after shaving, it will burn (it dose warn against this)

Overall: I love this stuff! I have buying it forever and will continue too. In the summer months it is a must have because I am showering more due to swimming and hate applying antiperspirants every time. I also find my self sweating a lot just existing the summer and this really helps me not develop sweaty and smelly pits, but also heat rash from the sweat. It is small but effective and the bottle will last me about 4 months.

You can find Perspirex products at most drug stores in Canada and ShopHali.com

Have you ever tried Perspirex? What do you think of the idea of a multi-day antiperspirant?

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*product was sent for review purposes, I have no obligation to review. I have purchased this many times with my own money, so I truly love it.

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When it comes to beauty, skin care, hair care or body care, I often am trying out something new and different. I rarely am finishing up products or repurchasing. That being said there are some products I just repurchase and don't even think about because they are just such a part of my daily life. Today I thought I would talk about those products since I am always rebuying them.

ULTRA REPAIR CREAM INTENSE HYDRATION

I love this cream, so much so that I pick up a few each and every Black Friday at Sephora. Usually an 8 oz. tube costs $60, but on Black Friday it is $19.

Other than the fantastic price, I pick this up because it is amazing. It is great for the face but also my extremely sensitive hands and arms. Working as a groomer my arms get inflamed, dry and cracked, almost every product can cause a flare-up, but not this.

I also got my sister in-law hooked on it (and both her parents) when she had a skin infection during the 2020 lockdown. It is just that good.

L'OREAL 8 SECOND WONDER WATER

This stuff is amazing!! I will never shut up about it. I first tried the original version in February 2020 and stopped when I was stuck at home for 8 weeks, but quickly went back to it.

I love how no matter how damaged my hair it, it soothes it out and makes it feel amazing. Both the original and the Dream Lengths versions are identical but with different scents. I recommend picking one up next time it is on sale.

DEGREE WOMEN ULTRACLEAR ANTIPERSPIRANT DRY SPRAY

I prefer spray anti-perspirants and this one has been my go to for a few years now. I have one at work that me and other employees use (a great bonus of a spray is how hygienic it is in a share setting) and one at home. I don't generally have a preference when buying on scent or type with this one. There is a black and white one as well as some other general scents. I picked my last one up at the clearance section of my Shoppers because it had a dented in it, so that made me happy.

Dr. Teal's Foam Bath and Bath Soaks

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I love baths, that is no secret, so I love a great scented bath product. Dr. Teal's makes a lot of great products and I have talked about many on this blog. I always go back for more. Which one I buy really depends on what I am feeling like at the time so I cannot say I always go for one scent or another. The Shea butter ones are great for hydrating the skin in the dry weather, the Melatonin one is great for relaxing. Any way I work it I am happy buying Dr. Teals salts or bath foam.

Pure Standard Epsom Salts

While I love a nice scented bath, I go though Epsom salts super fast, like real fast, so I tend to supplement my salts with plain type to save a bit of money. The hubs is always noting when I am low and will grab me a new 5.5KG tub of salts from Costco.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

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This is my go to hair product I will not live without going forward. In mid and late 2020 I lost over half my hair. Stress did that. With stress management and loving care my hair has grown back (woot woot). I really credit this stuff for doing that . It is loaded with anti-oxidants that help fight free radicals and that helps have a healthy scalp and hair. I think it is maybe best explained in this video from Kayley Melissa. Anyways, I started to use it back in the fall of 2020 and really couldn't find much about it at the time, but now it is a hugely popular product. It is like water when applied and just takes a few drops to get the job done (I use a full dropper every night).

AUSSIE 3 MINUTE MIRACLE HAIR REPAIR

This is a tick hair mask that takes 3 minutes to work. It has a pretty solid reputation because it is pretty cheap. I just picked one up yesterday on sale for $2.99. This used to only be available in the USA, but now you can get it anywhere including Dollarama from time to time. There also is a bigger bottle, I like the squeeze tube thought. It is cheap and does a great job at making my hair feel and look great.

PERSPIREX COMFORT EXTRA EFFECTIVE ANTIPERSPIRANT

I have been in love with Perspirex for the last few years. It works incredibly well and keeps me from sweating for about 5 days even with showers. I am currently using their Comfort formula, which is milder then their others. Whenever I run out I go pick another one right up.

*I purchased everything myself with my own money. Some links contain affiliate links that may earn me a small commission.

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Well, 2020 is over. That is a thing. I don't really know what to say about the year and I am sure you have all heard it before and don't need me to drag on about it. With that I will present my favourite 5 for 2002.

Keep in mind I spent 2 months off work, then worked insane hours, had several breakdowns and just have not cared much about my appearances but more on my mental health.

Perspirex Comfort

Perspirex is one of those things I don't think of often but when I do all I have is love for it. I have used it for years and now they have a comfort version for those that are a bit more sensitive. I love that I can apply it and not worry about bathing or showing it off for a few days. I also love that in past years when I swam it wouldn't wear off either. And in the summer, I cannot state how great it is because lordy lordy so I sweat a lot in the summer and this stops and subsequently stops the smells.

Dr Teal's Relax & Relief /Eucalyptus & Spearmint

I love Dr Teal's (read previous posts on them here)! I buy their stuff all the time. 2020 has been a year of baths and me trying to control my anxiety. I went through about 5 bags of their bath salts, but right now I am using this mini one from a holiday set I picked up at the store.

I also love a good bubble bath so I also am always picking up that. I am using the Relax & Relief which happens to be Eucalyptus and Spearmint formulated one form the same set.

L'oreal 8 Second Miracle Water

I picked this up at the start of March before the first lockdown. I had long very damaged hair and I loved how well it smoothed and helped my hair feel softer and silkier. I stopped using it for a while because we were locked up and no one could see it. After my hair started to fall out due to stress it really felt terrible so I started to use it again. I have to say it really did help what remaining hair was there. It feel smoother and softer. It also does a fantastic job of combating frizz in humid weather.

Catrice Camouflage High Coverage Concealer

I wrote about these twice before and I have to say I adore them. These are the best concealers I have tried in a very long time. I can use just them alone or with foundation or BB cream. I pretty much love how they cover, are creamy and blend out. The beige tone of Porcelain is specifically amazing for my undereye circles.

Too Faced Shake Your Palm Palms Palette

It has been a while since I gave a mini palette from Too Faced a try. Well actually not true, the year before I tried the Hot Butter Rum one and loved it. When I picked this one up in the summer on sale I wasn't too sure if it would be great or no. I am just super happy with it. I love the shades, the finishes and looks I can create with it. I really feel going forward I will probably be purchasing small palettes like this so that as trends and styles change I wont feel so bad about getting rid of large palettes or spending so much on them.

There you go, 2020... it was something.

Let me know what you loved last year!!!

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Today I take a look at new products from FarleyCo that you can find at your favourite drug store and mass retailers.

7thHeaven Silver Easy Peel Off Mask

Get skin gleaming with this delightful metallic silver easy peel-off mask. Provides a helping hand at purifying and deeply cleansing pores to banish dirt and peel away dull, dead skin.

Helps to minimize the appearance of pores and fast-tracks your way to smooth, toned skin.

Key Ingredients: Orchid, Frankincense, Smithsonite

The Silver Peel-Off mask provides a 'Deep Micro Cleanse' and is best for Normal, Combo and Oily skin. The mask is supposed to purify, tone and tighten your skin.

My skin dry with some oily patches making it a combo but only in the summertime, which means this is a great summer mask for me.

The Smithsonite in it really makes it silver when applied and dried, which is super fun. I found the mask easy to peel off and my skin super soft after using it.

7thHeaven Rose Gold Easy Peel Off Mask

Say hello to a rosy glow with our metallic rose gold easy peel off mask. A precious blend of ingredients to help perk up a dull complexion in a flash! This selfie-ready mask helps to minimise the appearance of pores, tone and purify the skin.

Key Ingredients: Damask Rose Water, White Tea, Moonstone

The Rose Gold Peel Off mask is supposed to 'Balance and Nourish' your skin and is best for Normal, Combo and Dry skin.

Since my skin is mainly dry this is great all year round but especially good in the colder months for me.

Once again, this one looks just like the metal in its name. Rose gold is so pretty, it looks like a liquid highlighter accident, but in a fun way. I love roses in my skin care, my skin just reacts so well to it and this mask is no exception. I love how soft and healthy my skin felt after using it.

Both masks are really neat because they actually contain ground up gemstones and have a fantastic metallic look to them. I always love a good peel-off mask because you get that satisfaction when peeling it off

COLABOriginal Sheer Invisible Dry Shampoo (200mL)

COLAB's Original fragrance Dry Shampoo gives hair an instant wow-factor with a 'Too cool for School' vibe and an effortlessly cool, bergamot and rose scent. Slay All Day!

Keep that clean hair feel for longer & instantly revitalise your look with COLAB's Sheer & Invisible dry shampoo. Weightless & Invisible, it's perfect for all hair types that need an instant boost.

COLAB Invisible Dry Shampoo - Amazing oil absorbtion without white residue.

COLAB has quickly become my dry shampoo of choice. I have written about them in the past. It works so well, it never leaves a white cast or dullness on my dark hair all while leaving it feeling clean and light. It especially was great when my hair was short and I could not pull it back on my 3^rd day without a wash day.

This here is the original formula and scent. The scent is Bergamont, Rose and Magnolia. It isn't too strong or overwhelming, but it is really nice.

Basically if you want a good dry shampoo that leaves no white residue on your hair, leaves your hair clean and fluffy and smells nice you need to buy this. I cannot stress this enough, this is the best dry shampoo out there.

BubbleT Moroccan Mint Tea Hand Wash

Bubble T's refreshing Moroccan Mint Tea hand wash is a bathroom essential. A splash of colour and serious ingredients will soothe skin with fresh mint oil and Goji berry extracts. Packed with the uplifting scents of spearmint and peppermint, this hand wash is about to become your newest bathroom favourite.

Bubble T’s entire bath & body range contains a variety of tea-infused ingredients

I of course am always happy to get a new hand wash to try out, but in 2020, yes, please! We are just flying through the stuff this year and that isn't a bad thing.

Bubble T's Moroccan Mint Tea Hand Wash is a really nice hand wash that has a light gel-like texture that foams up into a light feeling lather with large bubbles. It rinses clean and leaves no residue on the hands. It smells really nice too, a light minty tea scent but nothing too strong.

I also really like the bottle, it has a great pump that works really well. You get a solid amount of product, not too much or too little, just right.

My bottle is currently living in our main washroom and getting lots of use. I would definitely pick this up next time we run out of soap.

I love... Signature Scents Elderflower Fizz Body Mist

It is time to embrace the rejuvenating spirit of summer with this delightful presse, blending luscious fruits and watery cucumber, with delicate floral interludes. This vibrant fruity accord has opening notes of apple & cucumber, leading to a heart of lemony elderflowers and jasmine to create a beautiful floral freshness.

Freshen up with this beautifully scented Body Mist for long lasting, on the go refreshment. It provides a beautiful burst of long lasting fragrance for up to 4 hours. Formulated with natural fruit extracts they offer a welcome burst of fragrance to help keep you smelling irresistible. A pamper product that is sure to become a handbag essential.

Exclusively Available Instore at Shoppers Drug Mart

I love elderflower in food so naturally, I really wanted to try it out as a scent. In food, it is light, sweet and floral and it is the same in a body mist.

Bodysprays are pretty much all I wear in the summertime. It feels light and isn't too heavy in the warm weather.

It has a lot of fresh and light fragrances in it that really makes it smell like summer. There is cucumber in there as well as apple and even jasmine. All together it makes a scent I just can't place but is so light and summery.

The formula lasts for about half a day on me, which is about par with other body sprays. I really like to add a bit to my hair and clothing so that I smell fresh a little longer into the day.

PerspirexComfort Antiperspirant (25mL)

Perspirex Comfort Extra Effective Antiperspirant is clinically proven to provide extra effective protection against sweat for 2-3 days.The Comfort skin care system contains ingredients that hydrate the skin for extra skin comfort. Apply at night to completely dry, unbroken skin. No need to reapply in the morning.

Fragrance-free. Not tested on animals.

Perspirex has been my go-to antiperspirant for about 6 years now. I absolutely adore the original and how it lasts for 5 days on me even with showering and swimming. This new updated Comfort version is even better. I heard a lot of people were having issues with the original and their skin is sensitive to it. I never had that problem unless I applied it directly after shaving. This new formal seems to have fixed any sensitivity issues people were having, I still don't recommend using it after shaving though.

I like to follow the instructions on the lid and apply at night to clean dry skin. I find it lasts 5 days on me but the bottle says it lasts 2 to 3 on most people.

The summer means hot weather and a simple walk around the block or a day at work can leave me sweating a ton, I feel awful and really start to worry about if I am smelling. When I wear Persirex I don't have that issue at all and I absolutely love that.

In the past when I purchased the original Perspirex in the stores I thought that for an anti-perspiring it was definitely more expensive, but when I realized I only had to use it every 5 days I quickly saw that it wasn't an issue at all.

So there are some new to me items from FarleyCo that I recommend you go check out at your local drug store. I have really enjoyed them and will definitely be repurchasing them as soon as I run out.

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Perspirex is different. It's perfume-free and non-staining formulation is clinically proven to provide effective protection from sweat and odour. One application works up to 3 days. Perspirex roll-on uses a patented formulation that minimizes irritation commonly associated with other aluminum chloride based antiperspirants making it suitable for delicate underarm skin. For optimum effectiveness it is essential that you apply Perspirex just before going to bed and to completely dry, unbroken skin. You can shower as usual in the morning but do not reapply. Maintain sweat and odour control by applying Perspirex 2-3 nights per week or as often as needed. http://www.farleyco.ca

Reviewing a antiperspirant isn't something I normally do. In fact I actually have been known to skip a day or two of it.

Now you think I'm crazy don't you? Well let me explain a bit.

I don't tend to sweat. I really don't. As a result I don't really shower or bathe everyday either (sometimes I do, some times I don't, it just depends). So once my antiperspirant is on after my shower or bath it can last a few days on me without issue. The real issue starts when I do have a bath or shower and totally forget to put it on, simply because it is no longer routine (this happens more often than I would like to admit). Then I get smelly and depending on the weather, if I go to gym or not and if I work, it can get bad.

When the hubby saw me reading a review for Perspirex a three day antiperspirant over at Canadian Fashinista's (aka Amber) page he chimed in and said "if you used that you wouldn't need to really it for a month". This amused him so much. He reconfirmed with me that I just don't smell, unless I forget my deodorant all together. Which in the end was my real problem, I just don't remember to apply it.

So, I started looking into Perspirex a bit more. It turns out to work for 3 days on most people and up to 5 on others. Guess what? For me 7, even with showering and bathing. It's true.

I just apply it after I bathe on dry unbroken skin and it works for days, even if you shower.

Review time

Pros:

Works really really well for multiple days
No scent
I don't sweat and therefor don't smell
I don't have to remember to apply it for up to 5 day (7 for me but everyone is different)
You don't need much
You can bathe and shower and it still works
They sell it everywhere with the regular deodorant/antipersparants

Cons:

it is a tiny bottle (but you only need evert 3-5 days so you use much less)
it is pricy ($19.99 srp)
Roll ons can feel different if you're not used to them

Overall:

Don't let the tiny bottle and big price scare you away. You need it so infrequently it will last a long time. Plus, unlike traditional deodorants or antiperspirants that have scent you won't be applying it in excess just to get a scent and hope to cover things up during the day...you just need a bit and it will work for days, which makes it last a really long time and worth the extra money.

I love that I can shower with it and it still works, this might be its greatest feature. This is great for travellers or gym goers who usually touch up during the day.

I personally have started to sweat during the night or on long car rides, but not since I started using Perspirex. I don't worry when I wake up about having to run to take a shower first thing in the morning (I am seriously a night time bath person, it is what I enjoy).

This is a definite re-buy for me!

Want to learn more about how it works? Check out FarleyCo's page on Perspirex

Have you tried Perspirex before? What do you think of it or an antiperspirant that lasts for days and even through showering?

*I received this product for consideration, it does not influence my views on them.

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