The Beauty journal
Deodorant: comparing references, sizes and multipacks
A 50 ml deodorant and a twin pack may seem easy to compare by price. First check that the exact reference and intended use match. These three examples help you start in the Hygiene collection.
Read the exact product description
Deodorant and antiperspirant should not be treated as interchangeable terms. Check whether the description refers to odour, perspiration or both. Uriage describes Gentle Deodorant in terms of odour control, while its Power 3 page also refers to perspiration. These descriptions distinguish the references without guaranteeing the same experience for every user.
Source : Uriage — Déodorant Douceur
Source : Uriage — Déodorant Puissance 3
Identify the single bottle and twin pack
The catalogue lists Gentle Deodorant in 50 ml. Power 3 appears as a single 50 ml bottle and a pack of two 50 ml bottles. The twin pack therefore belongs to Power 3; it should not be mistaken for two Gentle Deodorants. Read the complete names on the linked pages before comparing a pack price with the price of one bottle.
Calculate without overbuying
For a pack of two identical references, divide the pack price by two to find the cost per bottle. Compare with the single unit if both are available. A multipack is not automatically cheaper, and a small saving may not justify stocking up on a product you have never used. Consider your normal consumption and the storage information too.
Finish with ingredients and precautions
Size is only one part of the choice. Read the ingredients and precautions, and check the received packaging because formulas can change. The cards below lead to the exact references discussed here. You can then browse other products in the Hygiene collection, filter by budget and apply the same comparison criteria to each option on your shortlist.
