To be embarrassed my deodorant didn't work today?

[RainbowBriteUk]

So I was trapped in the office exceeding 30 degrees. It was unbearable. I tried a new deodorant this morning and by this afternoon I could smell body odour on myself. I'm so embarrassed. It's a fairly new job too.

Highly recommend Driclor - you put it on overnight, then wash off and use normal deodorant (well, I don’t use any deodorant). Keeps me completely dry and odour free for days. Please don’t feel bad though; this is something that most people realise is one of those things, and you probably felt far more self conscious about it than anyone else.

Mitchum here too.

Mitchum is the one that works for me. I need something though to stop my forehead sweating.

Driclor is a game changer. Takes a few days to get used to it but then you don’t need any day time deodorant. I now use it only a couple of times per week

Mitchem here too. I pop it on immediately after a shower.
If I don’t shower again in the morning or am going out for an evening, I’ll use the Sure 48hr antibacterial spray before dressing. No issues at all either way, I just like that extra layer of protection!

Totally Mitchum. And I speak as someone who had Botox on their armpits.

I bet your colleagues didn’t really notice though.

I also like the Dove and Sure Max cream ones, apply at night so you’re less active and it can really ‘bond’ as it dries.
It’s a no to reapplying from me though, seems to upset that ‘bond’ and it becomes much less effective, wetness wise (still smells good though)
If I feel any topping up is needed I apply baby powder over the top with a dry flannel and it seems to help stop the wetness.

People love Mitchum on here, it's useless on me and I'm not a huge sweater. I use Sure Maximum Protection ,it's like a cream in a twist up tube. 31 degrees here and dry and not a whiff of anything but fresh deodorant.

I've been using mitchum for a couple of years and it is AMAZING. But, I tried their new fragrance a month or so ago, 'bamboo' , and it is crap! Avoid that one! I was horrified to smell myself halfway through the day at work.

Mitcham unscented is great!

Perspirex is a game changer.

Was it the peach lidded Sanex? I always stink of BO with that.

I learnt very quickly to always carry a pack of baby wipes and a roll on deodorant in my work bag for any sweaty instances!

Don't be embarrassed, OP. It happens to us all in this heat x

I like PitRok. I don’t get BO and I don’t get the yellow stains from breaking through an anti-perspirant. Of course, I am wet under the arms though so maybe it’s not for everyone.

PS I’m sure nobody noticed, OP

Sure maximum protection its like a cream stick, absolutely brilliant stuff.

It's the only thing that works against my smelly teen DDs pits, she struggles to find anything that works
It works so well, DH and I also use it. Our own ones, but its brilliant. DH doesn't even mind its a womens one. He's just happy to smell good during the day. He's quite active at work

I think you can smell yourself long, long before anyone else can smell you, if that makes sense? I doubt it was as bad as you think it was. Plus - it was over 30 degrees today - everyone is in much the same boat, so I don’t think anyone would judge you harshly in any case. Please don’t worry.

DS working in a bar in this heat he's using a stick of Old Spice which tickled us, his late grandpa would be amused to. But it works if he uses anything else he's whiffy when I pick him up

Oh bless you don’t worry I think we all smelled this last couple days. I know I did. I use the pink sanex and never had an issue, try something slightly stronger .

As I commute to work via two trains and the stinky tube I always have a bag of toiletries with such stuff and go to toilets as soon as I get to office, at lunchtime and before every meeting.

@Sunshinealligator amazing, isn't it? I discovered it recently.

@RainbowBriteUk

Sanex too so I thought it would be decent

I've used sanex for years, but brought one of their new style bottles a few weeks ago. It's shit! Doesn't work at all!

@Ingvermama

I only use deodorant, it's a natural one a cream with essential oils. It doesn't stop swearing at all, but I always smell fabulous, even after a 12 hour shift in this heat at the hospital.

Could you share the details?

Top tips from my mother who was head of wardrobe in the theatre (everyone sweaty):

1. If sleeves allow, slap wafer thin sanitary liners in the armpits - not ideal but does prevent sweat stains and some egress of smells.

1. Zap sweaty clothes with cheap vodka in the armpits before washing. Destroys the smelly bacteria.

I know neither of these solve your today problem though. Also a spare shirt and some wet wipes in the bag are handy.

I came home today smelling like a badgers handbag but I do outdoor labouring.

@Sunshinealligator Sure do a Men’s version, I’ve used it when Tesco substituted it for my usual one

Don't worry I bet you didn't smell. I stank to myself today by 3pm but my very honest colleague with a sensitive nose said she couldn't smell anything.

You know the acid toners people use for their faces? They help make sweat less smelly.

If I feel my sweat is more smelly than usual, the next time I shower, I use an acid toner wipe under my armpits and then use the same pad to do the ingrown hairs on my shins.

Don't know why it works but even when I sweat it isn't smelly.