Secret Clear Gel in Coco Butter Kiss

I received the Secret Clear Gel in Coco Butter Kiss to try free of charge from BzzAgent and Secret. This was actually the second clear gel campaign I have received so this product was already known to me. 


Prior to my first experience with secret clear gel I used Lady Speed Stick religiously as I couldn't find anything that worked better then that, AND I would say it only worked at an 85%.  After trying Secret Clear Gel the first time I was immediately turned.  I had never tried it before because I didn't think id ever like clear gels.  I came to find they actually work way more effectively then the solids. 


This product did not disappoint, and the Coco Butter Kiss is another scent I can add to my current favorites. The product I received this time around provides enough protection to last through my busy work days, its not as fast drying as it claims but I can over look that due to how well it works. 


I do have one criticism now that I have been a secret fanatic: my husband ran out of his deodorant one day so he used mine.  We ended up going out on a day trip and out in the sun I noticed how "white" his under arms were.  This has never happened to me before but I am far lighter in colour then he is (he is Caribbean so Is significantly darker then me).  This doesn't bother me but it may bother those with darker skin tones.


Overall I would HIGHLY recommend this product, especially to those who haven't found a product that works at a 100%.




quality 5/5
effectiveness 5/5
quantity 2/5 (I was sad at how small the sample was and used it up quickly)
price 5/5 (there are always coupons out for these!)
packaging 5/5

REVIEW: Secret Clear Gel in "Oh-la-la Lavender"

I received this Secret Outlast Clear Gel free from Secret to review for testing purposes. Let me start out by saying that I am in my 20s and I feel I sweat more then most.

I have used so many deodorant/antiperspirants and I have come to one conclusion - Only one brand has ever worked for me. And with that being said, it doesn't even work at %100. Lady Speed Stick - Powder fresh, I would say it helps with sweat and odour %95 of the time. I only get it in one scent because I hate the other scents. At times it leaves white marks but its the price I have to pay to have a product that works properly.

When I received the clear gel I wasn't to excited about it as it came in the scent expressions scent "ohh-la-la lavender". I HATE lavender so this sat on my counter for a good week before I decided to try it. The first day I noted that the smell of lavender wasn't really there - for me this was excellent. I put it on and I found it a little wet. The product claims to be fast drying but what is really considered "fast"? I felt like I had to hold my arms in the air for a minute or so. I went to sleep and I could smell the clean scent. I enjoyed that. The following day I found that the product actually worked well. I didn't notice any odours, not even a hint of odour and I didn't even apply it again in the morning. I was able to go about my day and was clean and dry. This was fantastic since my old deodorant couldn't do that. Also note that I did not have any white marks on my clothes!!

The packaging of the product is nice, its visually appealing and "pretty". The price was decent - I looked it up on Walmart.ca and it was about $3.79. My only complaint is the amount you get per stick. It seems like they could fit more product in the packaging but just didn't. I don't know whether the actual amount of product received is worth the price.

In summary:

PROS
- visually appealing product
- smells great
- actually works against odour and wetness
- low pirce

CONS
- wet
- lack of product per container

Packaging 5/5
Performace 5/5
Scent 5/5
Cost 5/5
Quantity 4/5

I WILL buy this product and I would definitely recommend it to someone else.

BZZAGENT - PANTENE PRO-V ULTIMATE 10

I recently participated in a bzz campaign for Pantene.  For those who don't know, bzzagent.com is a product review site.  Active member can be selected to participate in campaigns for various products.  They match you with products that meet your needs/interests and they send you a box of goodies if your selected!!  Everything I received was free of charge for testing and review purposes.

The campaign I was selected for was to try out Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 line of products.  Here is what I saw when I opened my box (ALL FULL SIZE PRODUCTS):

1.  Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 Shampoo
2.  Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 Conditioner
3.  Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 BB Cream Hair Balm
4.  Coupons

Here is the review on their Shampoo and Conditioner I had done for their website:

PANTENE PRO-V ULTIMATE 10 SHAMPOO
I received this item as a trial free of charge to test and review. I had previously heard of Pantene in the past however I never used it as I have a very sensitive scalp! Its not that I had a bad experience, I'm just weary of new shampoos. My hair is dark brown, long and extremely straight and thick.

The first thing I notice when using the shampoo is the scent. Other reviewers say that the product is extremely fragrant so I was a little sceptical. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it had a light fragrance, slightly salon but not overpowering. It had a hint of apples! When applying the shampoo its evident that you don't need much as I had taken because it created a nice lather! I used the products at night and the following day there was a yummy scent to my hair that lasted. I also noticed that my scalp still felt clean throughout the day which is hard to achieve considering I have such thick hair and my scalp can feel oily quick. I also didn't feel any itching or irritation (a BIG win for me).

I followed up this experience with the Ultimate 10 conditioner and BB Cream hair balm! To give you an overall view of the product I would want customers to know that this product was a scented shampoo which left my hair feeling clean and shiny. If you are someone who had medium to oily hair then this product would be excellent for you!

Packaging 5/5 - very visually appealing with its modern look
Price 4/5 - more then most shampoos, doesn't break the bank either
Scent 4/5 - clean, apple scent, slightly salon
Quality 5/5 - left hair soft, smooth, clean

Would I recommend this to a friend? - Yes
Would I buy this again myself? - Yes



PANTENE PRO-V ULTIMATE 10 CONDITIONER
I received this item as a trial free of charge to test and review. I used this conditioner following the use of the Pantene Ultimate 10 Shampoo. My hair is dark brown, long and extremely straight and thick.

Much like the shampoo, this conditioner had a nice apple-like scent, similar to those of salon quality shampoo. It has a creamy texture "more" of this products then what you would expect to need. For me its probably because I have lots of long hair and my initial application felt to scant. I also have a very sensitive scalp and this conditioner did not irritate that condition.

My overall experience with the shampoo, conditioner and hair balm could be summed up by saying that my hair was left feeling clean and healthy even after a full day has passed. If you are someone who has medium to oily hair then this product would be excellent for you!

Packaging 5/5 - very visually appealing with its modern look
Price 4/5 - more then most shampoos, doesn't break the bank either
Scent 4/5 - clean, apple scent, slightly salon
Quality 5/5 - left hair soft, smooth, clean

Would I recommend this to a friend? - Yes
Would I buy this again myself? - Yes

Here are some before and after shots of my hair after using the products for several days.  I did not use any other styling products or tools other then the Pantene products and a paddle brush.
 

 

 

If you would like to get a coupon to try these products please find your printable coupon here:

 

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