Dove Sensitive Skin Nourishing Body Wash: Product Review

October 6, 2009 04:00 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in budget beauty, product review, beauty products, dove, Product Review, Dove

What: Angela attempts to break the moisture barrier with Dove Sensitive Skin Nourishing Body Wash
The Lowdown: I’ve always been leery of body washes that claim to moisturize—I mean, clean and exfoliate? Sure. But, like moisturizing shampoos, I’ve never found that a cleanser can actually deliver enough lasting moisture to truly support the claim. Still, Dove claims their Sensitive Skin Nourishing Body Wash is fortified with “NutriumMoisture” a “breakthrough” formula of 100% natural moisturizers that can actually be absorbed completely to “nourish deep down.” That’s a lot of slightly-vague hype (but hey, what good beauty product marketing isn’t?)—but I’ll try to keep an open mind.
Created for sensitive skin, this particular body wash has no discernible fragrance which, admittedly, I kinda miss being a fan of such things to help clear the fog during my 6 a.m. shower, but for those with truly sensitive skin I’m sure this is a plus. The wash itself is pleasingly creamy—giving me hope that there’s actually some moisture benefit to be had in there somewhere—but doesn’t really lather up quite as much as I’d like (I’m sure this probably means it has less sulfates, which is a good thing, but still makes me feel like I have to use more to get a good result).
So what about the promised “nourishment”? Sure enough, after several days of use, I can’t say my skin is suddenly super-moisturized (not giving up my cocoa butter body lotions just yet) but overall it really does seem softer and, maybe more importantly, less apt to dry out quite as quickly.
Yea or Nay: Yea. I can’t say it’s my top body wash of all time, but for sensitive skin and long-term results, it does seem to do the job—for a price you can’t argue with.
Buy It: Around $6, at Target, Walmart, drugstore beauty aisles.

Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth Antiperspirant: Product Review

June 9, 2009 09:09 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in product review, dove, Product Review, Dove

What: Angela attempts to get smooth - and dry - with Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth Antiperspirant
The Lowdown: All I’ve ever really wanted in an antiperspirant is for it to keep me as dry as possible, for as long as possible (there’s nothing worse than a mid-afternoon summer meltdown in your favorite silky blouse - yuk). But this Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth gives a little extra incentive to try it, claiming that long-term use will result (through a combination of a “Pro-Epil Complex” with natural extracts and Dove moisturizers) in smoother underarms and less noticeable stubble with regular use. Honestly, I never really thought much about that, but okay, I’m game—but I’m not holding my breath.
I love Dove beauty products in general, so I had pretty high hopes that the antiperspirant part of the deal would be effective—and I was right. But, to tell the truth, it worked even better than I expected. I’m not a particularly sweaty girl but I’ve found that most antiperspirants, even under the best of circumstances, don’t keep you completely dry, all day long. But this one? It actually did—even through an office air-conditioning malfunction on an 85 degree day. Nice. As for the stubble—I haven’t figured out any scientific way to actually measure the effect, but my underarms are definitely more smooth to the touch than in the past and it’s quite possible the stubble is slightly less noticeable. But honestly, just for the effectiveness of the antiperspirant, I’d buy it. In fact, I’m switching from my old brand. Sold.
The Verdict. Yea. Dove puts out quality products at affordable prices, and the Ultimate Visibly Smooth Antiperspirant is no exception.
Buy It: Drugstore, Wal-Mart, Target, for around $4.

Dove Energizing Ultimate Clear Deodorant: Product Review

July 12, 2008 09:32 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in product review, dove, Product Review, Dove

What: Christiana tries out Dove Energizing Ultimate Clear Deodorant. At a suggested price of $4.99 ($4.24 at drugstore.com), the scents of grapefruit and lemongrass try to keep the user smelling fresh and so clean in this heat and humidity.

The Lowdown: The pros first: I’ve always been dedicated to clear or gel deodorants for fear that solids would smear on my clothing. This deodorant, however, didn’t appear even on my darkest tops. This made me very happy. The grapefruit and lemongrass scents combined to create an ambiguous but pleasant fragrance that served as a second, subtler perfume for me. This deodorant is very easy to use, with a wider knob at the bottom instead of a tiny, circular one.

Now, this product also promises to offer 24-hour protection. This was a moot point for me, since I took showers in between uses. In between showers, I felt secure and confident that I didn’t stink of sweat. My only significant problem with this deodorant was the word “energizing” in its title. I didn’t feel energized or peppy as a result of it. If the scent was supposed to awaken my senses, it didn’t.

Yea or Nay:  Yea, only because it accomplishes the goals of a basic deodorant.

Buy it: @ drugstore.com, $4.24.

Dove Go Fresh Body Mist, Cool Essentials Cucumber & Green Tea Scent: Product Review

April 6, 2008 09:48 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in product review, dove, Product Review, Dove

What: Robin gives the new Dove go fresh Body Mist in Cool Essentials Cucumber & Green Tea Scent, $4.99, a spritz or two.

The Lowdown: Put me in front of a fragrance line up and I’ll choose the cucumber and green tea scent every time. And it’s weird because I’m not even a big cucumber fan. Anyway, this new body mist not only contains one of my favorite clean, crisp scents, it also leaves a hint of moisturizer on your skin once you’ve misted up. The spray went on easy, smelled refreshingly yummy and left my skin soft to the touch. For the low price, this is a no-brainer.

Yea or Nay: Yea. With its portable 3 fl. oz plastic spray bottle, it would also make a great travel alternative to a glass perfume bottle.

Buy It: Drugstore.com

Dove Cool Moisture, about $4 for 12 oz.

September 30, 2007 08:24 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in product review, dove, shampoo, hair products, Product Review, Dove

What: Angela lathers up with Dove’s Cool Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner.

The Lowdown: Here’s my confession: I’m a shampoo addict. Being someone with hair that will never be featured in a shampoo commercial, I’m on a constant quest to find products that will produce some kind of hair magic. While Dove’s Cool Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner may not necessarily make my locks TV-worthy, the line did become one of my new favorites.

The bottle claims that hair will be left feeling clean and revitalized, and it was; the conditioner wasn’t too heavy, and left my hair soft but not weighed down. Not magic, but close enough. And the fragrance, cucumber and green tea, is a winner too.

Yea or Nay: Yea for both shampoo and conditioner, and for about $4 apiece, they’re a bargain to boot.

Buy It: @ Walgreens, WalMart, Target.com, your local drugstore