Product Review: Gentle Deodorants - Belo and Dove Pure

I have sensitive skin and I've tried several deo products in the market out there. Those that contain whitening ingredients make me allergic in an instant. Once, I tried a deodorant positioned as a 'whitening deodorant' by its name alone caused itchiness so bad it spread all over my inner arm. It was so itchy I couldn't help but scratch it that caused to darken so bad I couldn't wear short sleeves for two years!

Since then, I tried several deodorant both imported and local brands in search for "the deodorant". In my trials, I have discovered that deodorants with scent do not work well in my favour. My body tends to have a negative reaction towards perfume or products with perfume so instead of the deo protecting me from smell, it makes my body scent go ballistic. Since then, I only chose deodorants that are unscented, or if not available, with very mild scent.

About ten years ago, there was this brand called Secret that became available in the Philippines. It was stick and had an unscented variant which really worked well for me. I used it for quite some time but after a few years, it was just gone. Though there were still Secret deodorants available in high-end supermarkets  or duty-free or S&R, the variants left were all with scent. Then I tried Nivea whitening (the only variant that had the mildest scent) and despite my experience on whitening deo products, I took my chance because of its mild scent. I was lucky I wasn't allergic to the whitening ingredient it had. Then after a few months of using it, it's not working that well anymore so I was on the hunt again for "the deodorant". 

Luckily, Dove released Dove Pure deodorant that promises 'No Fragrance,' No Parabens,' No Colourants' and 'No Alcohol' -- all four ingredients that do not work well with my body! Oh I loved it and used it for more than a year! But I guess, like with any medicine, your body becomes immune to it somehow I started to notice underarm sweating again. Then I realise, I have to find a deodorant I could use alternately with Dove Pure so my body would see this alternate as a 'new one' so it won't get immuned to the same brand I'm using. 

A few months ago, I heard Kris Aquino swore by Belo Essentials Anti-Perspirant Deodorant. Though I didn't try it right away, her comment on Belo deodorant stuck in my mind and when I reached that point that I needed an alternative deo, I immediately thought of trying Belo Essentials. It turned to be a good decision as it worked wonders on my underarm! It is also alcohol-free and is hypoallergenic. Perspiration is gone and no matter how hot I feel or how much physical activity I do, I feel fully protected. 

As for the 'whitening' aspect, as mentioned, this is not my top concern due to my previous experience on whitening deodorant. I do something else to ensure my underarm doesn't get dark -- more on that in the next post.

Product name: Belo Essentials Whitening Anti-perspirant Deodorant

Product Description: Anti-perspirant deodorant; alcohol-free; hypoallergenic

Size: 40ml

Price: P93.75 (Robinson's Supermarket)

Manufacturer:Intelligent Skin Care, Inc.

'The Regular Consumer' Rating: Three thumbs up!

Product name: Dove Pure

Product Description: Anti-perspirant deodorant

Size: 40ml

Price:

Manufacturer: Unilever

'The Regular Consumer' Rating: Three thumbs up!