Nadine Baggott's go-to deodorant is 'amazing' at keeping you dry for 72 hours
Beauty guru Nadine Baggott has been sharing some of her top bodycare picks that she's been using during the heatwave, and one of her must-haves is her 'amazing' antiperspirant from Amazon.
The Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant and Antiperspirant for Women is pegged as Amazon's Choice product, and has racked up over 13,000 reviews and an impressive 4.4-star rating. On Instagram, Nadine hailed it as "mind-blowingly brilliant" for keeping her sweat-free in the heat.
Retailing at £18.29 on Amazon, this acclaimed Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant boasts up to 72 hours of unbeatable sweat and odour defense, crafted with pH-balancing minerals in its formula. It's tailored for skin kindness while offering superior protection against unwanted smells.
In her Instagram video, Nadine said: "A lot of us might not be comfortable to show our skin off but we are in the midst of a heatwave so here are my absolute mind-blowingly brilliant products that just perform."
She added: "It's clinically proven antiperspirant from P&G, and this is Secret Clinical that I used to get it in the States, however you can now get it on Amazon and I swear by it. This is the Completely Clean - that's the fragrance, not the non-toxic claim. So good, so good."
While applying her go-to deodorant, she shared: "I met the formulating chemist at the American Academy of Dermatology and I gave a big sweat-free hug, I love that product, 100%. I first discovered the product when I was in America and doing a lot of reformer pilates and I usually come back from the pilates class and sit by my desk without having shower, because I then have a shower at night before I go to bed, so a bit of the deodorant... zero sweat, body odour marks, it's so good."
For those on the hunt for an effective sweat-buster, some swear by Driclor Antiperspirant Roll On Applicator, retailing at £8 in Boots, known for its prowess in tackling excessive sweating. It operates by creating a gel barrier within the sweat glands, leading to a reduction and ultimate cessation of perspiration.
Another antiperspirant that's taken social media by storm is the Gem Skin-Loving Cool Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant, perfect for fans of aerosol sprays, and it's a steal at Boots for just £4, reports the Express.
Amazon customers have been raving about Nadine's top pick for deodorant, with one impressed buyer stating: "Amazing - can't be without it."
They added: "This is honestly the best deodorant around. I've struggled with perspiration when wearing dove, Nivea, even Mitchum after a while - I tried this at my last resort and it is INCREDIBLE. The price seems high but a bottle lasts me at least 6 months, so you're talking about a few pounds a month which is pretty standard. It rolls on dry - no waving your arms in the air these days and it WORKS so well, even on holiday and really hot weather. I need it forever and ever!!"
Another satisfied user shared her delight at not needing any reapplication: "I won't be going back to sprays againc, so fresh, the secret deodorant and keeps dry for 72 hours. I work in a hospital so I would be so busy this the one to use."
However, not all feedback was glowing, as a customer left a three-star review noting: "The product itself is great, does a very good job at keeping you smelling fresh with no signs of stopping. The problem however is that the container stopped working properly about half way through, so had to be broken open to get at what was left."
And there was a cautionary tale from another user who developed an adverse reaction: "It is very perfumed though and smelt like an air freshener."
For those intrigued by Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant and Antiperspirant, it's available to buy on Amazon now.
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