NIVEA Stress Protect Deodorant Aerosol Review

First off - my hygiene is slightly out of the ordinary:-) Although I do not sweat excessively, I have always been conscious of and very rigid with my routine! I never use an aerosol deodorant on it's own, so I have mixed thoughts about this product. I tried this product two ways, using my trusty OCC routine, and then on it's own. So the OCC way - I use a spray deo in conjunction with an anti- perspirant stick deodorant, I then apply baby powder to help keep me dry and to prevent stickiness, and finally I spray the aerosol. I found the smell to be quite pleasant, not overpowering and it doesn't linger, which I like as I can then use perfume without things clashing. It's quite fresh, sprays a fine mist and does not seem to leave any white residue. It seemed to keep me dry throughout the day (in the height of summer, over 8+ hours). When i tried it on it's own however, I definitely did not have the same results. I saw sweat patches on my clothes, and was conscious of a slight sweat smell. So to sum things up, I would be happy to use this product as part of my usual routine, but probably not on its own.

My trial product couldn't have arrived at a better time than the day I was having a house full of guests including children under the age of 2! I used this before I rushed around to tidy the house, prepare dinner and play hostess. The first thing I noticed was that it smelt lovely, it had a nice fresh scent that didn't fade away. The smell lingered around which was nice. One of the main issues I have with spray deodrants is the white residue and white marks it leaves on clothes. This deodrant however did no such thing, no white marks! How did it hold up in a stressful situation? Very well I think, I still felt "fresh" (is that even the right word?) at the end of the night. I also used this on a very busy day at work when I was holding the fort all by myself and this time too I was left feeling quite fresh. No sticky armpits. I think I might be switching from Rexona to Nivea Stress Protect.

I loved it. It has a lasting smell and I can actually not stress about sweating. I've just bought another can as I feel that it's a keeper. It does what it says. I work with children and its full on, I'm busy all day and therefore I need a deodorant that works and Nivea Stress Protect does it for me. It's awesome for active days and lazy days. The smell lasts all day- which is a biggie for me. I totally recommend. I hate sweat marks or that horrid sweaty smell and with Nivea Stress Protect, I don't have to worry about those terrible things we all worry about. =]

The product arrived just at the right time - our tenants had moved out of our rental. These people owed rent and water rates to us and when they moved out they literally just picked up and left. I had to clean the house from top to bottom over 10 hours - but at the end of it I still came out smelling like roses!!! NIVEA Stress Protect really does keep you dry and odourless during stressful times - I can honestly vouch for that!!!

I was very excited to be able to review this product, especially for this time in my life, with getting a business up and running, managing a very much terrible two's, two year old, and organizing life to move to another city.. however this product, for me, did not stand up to what it claimed it would. A good deodorant is so important for me, because when overwhelmed or stressed, I do get clammy and am prone to sweating particularly under my arms. I tried using at night time after a shower and before bed for the next day (my Mitchum works best this way), and have tried applying in morning after a shower to begin my day. Two things I noticed about this product is; 1. When I did perspire, it dampened the applied product and caused it two roll off in small clumps, and 2. It stayed damp, it did not absorb or prevent the perspiration, however it kept me feeling damp for longer. One thing I found most unpleasant, which I have found with other spray on deodorants, is the harsh chemical smell that laces my throat. I need good ventilation before applying, however the lingering smell the product has when applied, does help to prevent/disguise that typical body odor smell that can occur when perspiration happens and turns stale during the day.

The last 3 days have beenthe most humid we have had all summer. This deodorant has kept me dry and odour free the whole time. Great to see such a good product available at such an affordable price. My current antipersperant costs me at least 3 times as much as the RRP for this - so I'll be ditching it and switching to Nivea!

Pleasant smell, seemed to keep odour away although did leave a white mark on clothes if not left long enough to dry.