Gillette vs. Sure antiperspirant

As a new fan of the 99-Cent Store, it was my husband’s idea to try out 99-Cent Store products that could potentially replace more expensive, every-day products. Every few weeks or so my goal is to experiment with a 99-Cent Store product and see if it really could replace a product I use on a regular basis.

Our first product test drive: Sure Deodorant to replace Gillette Clear Gel

Many of the HBA products we purchase are name brands that cost a few dollars more than generic, our deodorant is one of them. We’ve been using the same deodorant for a while now, Gillette Clear Gel. I use it as well, though the smell is definitely more masculine than I’d prefer. However, the clear gel is a great feature, I don’t have to worry about white powder smearing onto my clothing. It also is a true antiperspirant and works great in warm climates.

Active Ingredient: Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex GLY 20%

What makes an antiperspirant work is its active ingredient. Finding a similar product at the 99-Cent Store was a bit challenging. After searching through the 99-Cent Store’s variety of deodorants, we lucked out and found Sure Max Unscented. We choose this brand mainly for its active ingredient and the delivery method; it oozes out of the top the same way as the Gillette Clear Gel.

Results

A few days of test driving the product, we found that it could potentially replace our current deodorant. Overall, if I were to score Gillette as an A product, I’d give Sure a B+ for the following reasons:

• Even-Steven: White deodorant dries clear as long as it is evenly applied. However, there is a higher chance of its white cream smearing on clothing.
• Even-Steven: Antiperspirant actually works just as well as the Gillette brand.
• Pro: No smell. The unscented deodorant truly is unscented and doesn’t smell like anything. I like that feature.
• Pro: A better priced item. Ounce per ounce, Sure costs .36 cents an ounce, where as Gillette on sale costs $1.00 an ounce.
• Con: Availability is a bit sketchy. After purchasing Sure and deciding we liked it, we went back to the 99-Cent Store the very next day and all the Sure deodorants were gone. I’m unsure (pardon my pun!) of the future availability of this product.
• Pro: Both products are made by Proctor & Gamble.
• Con: Sure’s packaging and roll-up wheel appears a little more quirky and makes noise compared to Gillette’s more expensive packaging.

Summary

I’m switching to Sure if I can find it again!

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