Rexona Maximum Protection Sport Strength 48h Stick Antiperspirant 45ml Review

Ingredients:

Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex GLY, Dimethicone, Cera Microcrystallina, Paraffin, Parfum, Silica, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Maltodextrin, Hydrolysed Corn Starch, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, BHT, Alpha–Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool.

I try to mark the sunscreen ingredients in red and other possible irritants in lilac. Ingredients thought to be good and useful for skin I mark green.  Learning as I go, google is my friend etc...

Thoughts:

- Again, it is always a minus when product promises to do anything and everything and it is just not possible. Doesn't last 48 hrs, doesn't keep me "dry"

- Price

- Confusing line up and names



+ Seems to be effective the whole day (10-12 hrs) even though I have been sweating. If no sweating, lasts 24 hrs easily. Wouldn't say 48 hrs though!

+ I feel my armpits are a bit more dry, there's less sweat production, mayyybe 30% less or so?

+ Even if I smell a bit in the evening, it is not so "ranchy" or "pungent" and doesn't project, it is more soft sweat and less itchy (I bet everyone loves imagining a horrible sweat smell now)

+ Scent is ok, very unisex. It lingers the whole day slightly though and feels a bit strong when applied.

+ When applied, dries fast. I think in 3-5 minutes.

+ Easy to find in stores nearby.

+ Interesting way to apply, you twist the roll on the bottom and the cream product comes out through little holes. No waste.

* I've been using Rexona's Maximum Protection Antiperspirant only for about 2 weeks, and before that I tested my other new antiperspirant from Nivea. Nivea Antiperspirant Ultimate Protect 48h seemed to work (after using 1 week) very similarly to Lidl's Cien Men Aqua Antiperspirant. I think it just felt more nice to use because the bottle is glass and the roll is more precise and even scent more feminine and faded faster than Cien Men Aqua, but ultimately they work the same for sweating for me and they even use the same active ingredient (Aluminum Chlorohydrate). Cien is cheaper (about 0,8 € vs Nivea about 2,5 €) and I've been using it for a long time but now I feel like it's not working as well as it used to.

* I'm not sure why Rexona has so many different Maximum Protection Antiperspirants with slightly different names, and some of them are cream sticks and some roll-ons - I looked at the ingredient lists and they look the same. So I am concluding, the difference is the scent? They all use Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex GLY as the active ingredient.

* I chose Sport Strength blindly, because I didn't have any experience beforehand.

* Compared to Cien Men Aqua (and Nivea Ultimate Protect) Rexona is definitely more powerful. It is also definitely more pricy at almost 10 € without any discount.

* I just bought Absolut Torr Antiperspirant roll-on (8,6 €), that I haven't seen before. Haven't gotten it yet, but Absolut Torr is famous for helping with sweating, and I might have tried the liquid dabbing form when I was teenager. Absolutely destroyed my armpits though, the mix of strong antiperspirants and treatments I used. But I'm ready to try again.

Price: 

9,90 € / 45 ml

Bought from: 

Supermarket

Buy again? 

Maybe. Can tell better later when I've checked out the competition.

Worth the money? 

I am just starting out to test different antiperspirants but I can already say that Rexona's Maximum Protection line is very good, probably best antiperspirant that can be bought in supermarket so far. But it clearly fights in the same ring with pharmacy products with its price and I haven't tried enough pharmacy antiperspirants (like Absolut Torr/TripleDry) right now to say if it is better than them. I hate paying a lot of money for daily basic products that run out fast. But I would say it is worth the price for me right now and if I see it on sale (like -30-50%) I think I am going to grab a couple more!

Current Favorites

I have been very boring lately and using less products. Here are the current basics!


The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

The most boring, cheap, good cream.


Avant Moisture Surge Overnight Treatment

I was a little doubtful if my skin would tolerate this cream when I received it from Lookfantastic Advent Calendar 2019. It has so many oils, shea butter, I think even mineral oil (paraffin)... but look at that, it is funnily thick, nourishing balm cream, and my skin likes it for the night. Smells very light and nice too. I would repurchase if it were half the price! It costs something like 80-90 € which is just insane.


Nivea Q10 plus C Anti-Wrinkle + Energy Eye Cream

Can't complain about anything! No scent, absorbs well, no irritation, no milia. Not a super moisture bomb though if you are looking for that. Good affordable basic.


Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%

Differin is so great. Nothing else to say.

Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive Advanced Face Super UV Fluid SPF 50+ 40 ml Review

Ingredients:

Aqua / Water, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyltriazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin , C12 - 22alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Propanediol, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Perlite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose , Sodium Hyaluronate, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Sorbate Fil C243543/1.

I try to mark the sunscreen ingredients in red and other possible irritants in lilac. Ingredients thought to be good and useful for skin I mark green.  Learning as I go, google is my friend etc...

Very fluid, starts absorbing and disappearing immediately when rubbed.

Thoughts:

- Leaves skin medium level shiny, I would say. Not a disco ball, but I need powder if I want to look presentable.

- Because it is so fluidy, it is difficult to eye ball a correct measure. I can see people using easily too little (tiny amount spreads so well) or way too much (I am able to layer this many times)

- Have to remember to shake the bottle and be careful when opening it, it spills a bit for me



+ Mild fragrance, first I smelled alcohol and soon almost nothing.

+ Doesn't feel greasy to the touch.

+ Zero white cast (no physical filters)

+ Easy to layer a lot, doesn't pill on itself.

+ Interestingly, it doesn't feel drying, even when I am using retinoids. Contains alcohol denat.

+ Works under all the make up products that I have. No pilling, caking, etc.

+ So far, hasn't irritated my eyes (I don't apply on eye contour however) even during summer. Seems to stay put quite well, doesn't seem to migrate a lot.

+ Doesn't feel clogging. And my skin gets clogged easily.

* I just bought this sunscreen, so can't give a proper review just yet. But thought to post photos anyway because I tried to google before purchasing and couldn't find much. This is a new product, yes? I don't remember seeing it last summer... but I'm not sure. The description is a bit like La Roche Posay's famous Shaka Fluid that I haven't tested yet. EDIT: I have updated my review.

* Next I'll test this one with different base makeup products and outside while running and sweating.

* I've been avoiding things with alcohol but now with better skin barrier and routine I'll try again! No irritation yet.

Price: 

about 13 € / 40 ml, on sale/online I've seen as low as 7 €

Bought from: 

Supermarket

Buy again? 

Yes, actually I have, a backup.

Worth the money? 

Yes, especially if you can catch it on sale (my country is expensive) or online. But it is definitely pleasant and elegant enough that I would pay the full price again. I would recommend Garnier Sensitive Advanced Face Super UV Fluid for all skin types. 

Empties (and trash) Since April 2020

My empties/trash from April to May, so 2 months' worth. My mission is to tackle my oldest products first, be it using them if they seem fine or trashing them if they are badly expired. My bad habit is to use only 2/3 of something and then leave it. It is strangely difficult for me to throw things out if there is something left, even if the product is 10 years old and I haven't used it for 9 years!

Face

Clinique High Impact Mascara Mini

For the first 2-3 months, it was constantly smudging badly within hours. In the last months I used it, it smudged only a little compared to the beginning (still too messy for me though). So maybe it just dried enough to be usable or the weather changed enough. Anyway, I liked the natural but full results and it didn't irritate my eyes. I could buy another mascara from Clinique, either the waterproof or the lash power one. It's a good question why I still have this mascara in my stash over a year from opening it.

Isadora Insane Volume Lash Styler Mascara

I'm so pissed at myself for ruining this mascara by keeping it hiding in my drawer for like, Idk, 5-6 years?!! It looked all weird and clumpy when I finally found and opened it. But I still tried it a couple of times and it did not irritate eyes and actually didn't smudge a lot. The brush is way too big and difficult in my opinion though - maybe I have very small eyes. I could purchase more Isadora mascaras.

Mizon Great Pure Cleansing Oil

Finally this is finished! I even had to take my other cleansing oils out of the bathroom for a while to get me to use Mizon's again. It doesn't break me out, it takes off makeup, but it is just so annoying and time consuming to wash off and I don't like the scent. Bought in 2018.


Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1%

I really, really like Differin and I think it smoothes my skin. Differin is truly one of the best things I have encountered for a while. I stopped using Differin for maybe 2 months now? I think I got slightly depressed because of covid-19 and didn't care and developed a lot small pimples. But once I started again, my skin was all better within 2 weeks.


Clio Glow Sun Base SPF50+

I must say... I like the scent a lot. Doesn't work with all my base products. Burns my eyes if I sweat/during summer. Zero white cast, glowy/shiny finish, doesn't still feel greasy. Very moisturizing, I can skip moisturizer and use the sun base as all in one in the morning when I don't do makeup and I'm just at home (a lot during last months...). So not a summer product for me, glad I finished in winter/spring time. Not sure if I would repurchase, probably not. But I wouldn't be against to using this again as a winter time home sunscreen.


Dr. Young CentellaSCA Cream

Ok gel cream! Behaves well, leaves skin smooth, doesn't pill, no fragrance. Not enough on its own usually but a bit squalane with it is all that's needed. I don't think this cream is spectacular and probably I'm not going to repuchase but I would use it again if a tube miraculously showed up (or would be in a mega sale). But it never irritated my skin, strangely I could call it somewhat soothing too, but maybe it is just the gel consistency that feels nice. Bought at the end of 2017.


The Body Shop Aloe Eye Cream

Probably 4 years old or so. Barely used, sadly. My partner got milia from using this and I think it irritated my eyes. How is this possible, I don't know. Wasn't a cheap eye cream either, a similar product is sold now for almost 20 €! So a guilty purchase that has lived as a trash in my drawer ever since.


The Body Shop Tea Tree Targeted Gel

Another old thing I never really used... but didn't throw away either. I don't think this gel does anything (for my skin) and it's very expensive for what it is.


Etude House Mirror Holic Liquid Eyes Glossy Coating

Maybe 2-3 years old...? Impulse purchase, thought glossy eyes would look cute. But this whole thing was just kinda disgusting and irritated my eyes. Didn't stay put, stayed sticky.


Samples

I really tried to remember to hit my sample stash now! No reason to try to save anything for travelling either because this year there will be no travelling due to corona virus... And let's face it, my samples are old, most expiring this year. My skin hasn't been too happy about this constant change in products though.

Body

The Body Shop Spa Of The World Balkan Juniper Body Wash

Ok body wash. I like "forest scents", but this wasn't quite what I was hoping for so will not repurchase. But I still want to try at least Moringa Body Wash from TBS. Or Moringa Body Scrub. Or the British Rose.


Cien Men Aqua 48h Antiperspirant

Another one of these. But I can definitely feel that not quite so effective as the weather gets warmer now.

Hair

L'Oreal Elvital Extraordinary OIL Oil in Cream

This is another oldie. 5 years, perhaps? There was still some left so I took the rest to shower and used as a hair mask a couple of times. I'm surprised to learn this cream includes mostly coconut oil! My hair seems to like it.


L'Oreal Elvital Extraordinary Oil Conditioner

Pretty nice cheap conditioner, smells nice too... also probably 3 years old. But finally finished it!


L'Oréal Paris Stylista #Beachwaves The Beach Wave Mist

Good stuff! Easy to use, took about a year to finish I think? I have repurchased. Not a miracle maker but gives some natural looking volume that is easy to wash off.

Shopping from April to May

Purchases from April to May so 2 months. About 56 € (plus Tigerlily gift). Mostly replacements, but I am not proud because I know I would have bought more if things would have been available as usual...

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Gel Wash

L'Oreal Paris Stylista #Beachwaves The Beach Wave Mist

Biozell Professional Color Tech Espresso Intensiivinen Sävyte/Semipermanent Color

Micellar Gel is a regular repurchase/replacement. The Beach Wave Mist is also a repurchase/replacement, I was considering trying another beach/salt hair mist but I thought, this is cheap and works well, so... The Biozell Color is something totally new I'm trying because I don't know when I'm able to go to hair salon and I want to refresh my hair color but not do a home dye because it is such a hassle.


Nivea Antiperspirant Ultimate Protect 48h x2

Rexona Maximum Protection Sport Strength 48h

Trying new antiperspirants after a long while! There are so many different Maximum Protections from Rexona that I just blindly picked one. If I like it, I might try other ones as well. I remember using something decent from Nivea once and these were on sale 2 for 1 basically. I did take a look at pharmacy antiperspirants as well, but in ideal world I could find something suitable in supermarket (cheaper, easier to get). I count these as replacements.


Essence The Blush in 30 Breathtaking

Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush in Tigerlily

Essence Stay 8 h Waterproof Lipliner in 01 Because Duh

I received Tigerlily as a gift and it is so pretty! Even the packaging is sturdy and feels well-made. It is like a better version of my favorite L'oreal blush, Life's a Peach. Well, L'oreal is a tiny bit lighter, brighter, without the golden shimmer, also more sheer, more hard pressed into the pan (it has started to develop a hard pan also but it is my fault probably because I go back to pick it up with a brush like 4-5 times so that I can build up the intensity). Tigerlily is a bit more orange, and on my face very true to pan color (some people say it looks more coral when worn). Also Tigerlily doesn't have a scent so it is already so much better than the disgusting peach fragrance that L'oreal blush has. I think Tigerlily is almost perfect! I just wish it would have more golden shimmer.

Essence's Stay 8h Waterproof Lipliner is actually a very good product and I've been using my older one in Tea Time a lot. I regretted not getting Because Duh earlier so I did now and it's a great shade as well. Actually, I think the whole range looks great and wearable and I could get more. I hope Essence doesn't discontinue these for a while. But it seems Essence discontinues and reformulates everything within a year or so almost. The blush in Breathtaking was a moment of insanity because I thought that I have nothing in this shade but actually on skin it looks very familiar, coral leaning pink-red. Great matte-ish shade though and the other ones I have are shimmery! But this is the point when I actually start to have dupes within my own collection so I have to do more research before purchasing.

I truly seem to have a type when it comes to blushes! Always the same shades.

If anyone knows a dupe for the super old tiny Rimmel blush strip, please tell me! I bought the blush maybe 8-10 years ago, it has 3 strips of color but this darkest bright coral one is divine. 

BTB13 Sensitive Facial Toner

EKOPHARMA Helsinki Herukka Puhdistusemulsio / Blackcurrant Cleansing Emulsion

I've been interested in these Finnish brands for a while! So when I saw there were a few travel sizes and a slight discount available I took the plunge. They have a lot of products I'd like to try, for example BTB13 Berry Oil. The cleansing emulsion I like so far even though it smells like my grandma's place from my childhood and I used to hate that smell (stuffy rose/herbal smell) and it slightly tickles my nostrils. It cleanses well at least non-waterproof sunscreen and a bit of makeup and the bottle is very sturdy (I would take this for a travel). I think I should get more into emulsion/cream type cleansers in general.

I ordered from Hillankauppa.fi. Everything was packaged and I got 2 sample sachets and some pamphlets with the order.

Blogger problems?

It seems that some of my photos do not show up in my blog, I think only recent ones? They did just a while ago though and after uploading. I'm not sure why - will this fix itself after a while? I haven't deleted or changed anything. This is worrisome because like I've said, my blog is my notebook and I thought my experiences and products would be cataloged well this way... maybe I should worry more about how to store information.

EDIT: Ok, it seems I have to manually put the same photo from the blog photo library back. So strange. Because the photos are there and nothing has changed.

Random photo for a test.

Current Favourites

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Cologne Botanique - Aqua Paradisi Shower Gel

The scent makes me feel like I am abroad, perhaps somewhere in Southern Europe, on a holiday... The scent is at the same time sweet and soapy. Quite unique. My partner thinks I just smell like laundry detergent when I get out of the shower. I disagree!


Giorgio Armani Sì Fiori Eau De Parfum (Mini)

This is the sweetest Si, in my opinion! I like them all but right now this one is the winner. So strong but pleasant vanilla.


Lumene Instant Glow Fresh Skin Tint in Universal Light

I want to start by saying that this shade is slightly too light for me but it's my own mistake. I took Light based on swatching the product in the store and the fact that Instant Glow Beauty Serum in Light suits me and I even tried it as a sample in Medium and it looked like too much - buuut, maybe I layered a lot and just at that moment was taken aback by looking so tan. Also the serum seems to have slightly more yellow undertone, skin tint slightly pinker (on my skin). But it is slight and they are both very sheer.

Shade aside, this Skin Tint looks so natural on skin, almost undetectable when I apply it with a wet sponge. I guess I get such an even thin layer that even Light works for me! The finish is not quite matte, but almost, skin like. It doesn't seem to break me out and wears so well. Looked good on my dry cheeks and also my oily T-zone. My skin but better? Plays well with my other products as well.


Lumene Instant Illuminizer Invisible Illumination in Midnight Sun

What do you mean, I still have my super old illuminizer?! It hasn't gone bad, so... I will keep using... Strangely, the more I've used this one and compared it to other products and shades, the more I like Midnight Sun. It is truly a natural, glow from within highlighter, and this shade just is a winner. It is still the prettiest I've seen and used. I still think the bottle is annoying and the scent a bit over the top.


Catrice Dewy-ful Lips Lip Butter in 040 Dew You Care?

Very natural lip gloss! Doesn't last for a long time but easy to add. My lips but better. I was surprised when I swatched this on my arm, I thought it would have been a lot more sheer because it doesn't add much color on lips.

Illamasqua Colour Veil in Enamour

Korento Lip & Cheek Tint in Cloudberry (sample)

I do love powder blushes but liquids/creams are new to me. Neither one works for my lips or eyelids (why are cream/liquid products always marketed as such?). But it doesn't matter because they work wonderfully as blushes. Korento's Cloudberry makes me look really tan, it's interesting! It's creamier and actually I think easier to put on. End result looks more like satin, more like my skin. Illamasqua's Enamour has a gel consistency and it dries matte. It also brings more light to my face. I actually think I'd like to have more liquid/cream blushes/highlighters because the result is somehow more natural than powder!

P.S. Currently I am testing all my lipsticks as blushes. So far only great surprises!