Secret Clear Gel Clinical Antiperspirant/Deodorant (from BzzAgent)

I received a trial sized tube/stick of Secret Clinical Antiperspirant/Deodorant Clear Gel in 'Completely Clean' scent from the good people over at BzzAgent. If you haven't already checked them out, click here and do it! 

Note: Some people in the trial got the Invisible Solid, and some got the Clear Gel. I am only reviewing the Clear Gel.

About me:
I'm a girl, and I sweat. There! I said it! LOL

But really, I enjoy being physically active, so I'm always looking for something with a little bit more protection than the average, light use antiperspirant. I usually stay away from gel products for underarms, as I feel they don't dry properly and I don't feel protected. Normally I purchase invisible solids in very VERY light, or unscented varieties. 

About the Product:
From Secret.com: Goes on clear, stays clear throughout the day.
Odor-fighting capsules absorb odor all day long.
Offers 4X protection from stress sweat*
Sport Fresh scent: Designed with athletes in mind
Available in four unique scents: Powder Protection, Sport Fresh, Completely Clean and Ooh-La-La-Lavender
Current Retail Price (via WalMart.ca): $7.99

Packaging: 
In whites, greys and blues, it looks clean and simple. 

The box

Text on the box states: 

• Claims that it 'Adapts & Repsonds' with 'Customized Protection', with a '100% Confidence Guaranteed' cash back program within 60 days of purchase. 
• This product is formulated for 'Any woman who wants a product that adapts to her unique body changes and responds for customized protection". 
• It is supposed to go on clear and provide 48 hour odour protection through the busy day. 

The stick itself is very clean and clear, with a clinical feel. It's very appropriate for the product. It's not overbearing or girly, it's just simple. 

The stick

The one thing it doesn't state on the package is the % of the active ingredient, Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrex Gly. But a bit of digging and a look at the ingredients list at Secret.com, and it is 20%. I usually like to purchase products with around 20-21%, so this is well within range. A lot of 'Clinical' products will have 14-15%, which is no more than a regular deodorant. This one actually has some kick behind it. 

Directions: 
"Secret's Clinical formula was designed to be activated at night to take advantage of your body's natural temperature variations. Apply 2-3 clicks of product to underarms at night for extra effective wetness protection." 

Okay. I can handle this. 

The Test: 
Well, at the end of the day, I put on the antiperspirant. It feels weird because I'm a morning person, normally, but for the sake of the trial I'll go with it! First impression: COLD! So cold! 

It doesn't have a very strong scent to it, but what is there is chemically. I hope it dies down overnight. I'm sensitive to scents and having something this strong on me all day will drive me insane! 


My pajamas are loose enough that the trial area can breathe, and I get ready for bed. I can't lie, I had moments of feeling like the SNL character Mary Catherine Gallagher for the next while while I waited for sleep to decide I was done for the day, as every once and a while I had my hands checking my armpits if they had dried. By the time I went to sleep an hour or so later, they still had not. 

By the time I woke up in the morning, it was finally dry. The smell is gone and I go about my normal routine, sans my regular antiperspirant. It's weird, but I go with it. 

The Results:
Half way through the day, I'm breaking into my emergency stash of antiperspirant at work. I have 0 confidence that I'm not going to sweat through my shirt, even though I wore something airy. 

Conclusion: 

If I was given a chance to try the invisible solid option of this antiperspirant, I would give it a go, applying at night and probably in the morning, but this one, as it is, is a firm no, since I can't apply it in the morning without leaving huge wet marks on my shirt.