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Swanky Sweepin' Volume 96

2013-08-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

Beauty products 50 winners a day, ends 9/6

Single:

3-piece Carita beauty collection 50 winners, ends 10/7

Amazon gift card $10-510, 50 winners. Ends 11/30

1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Ends 10/31

$2500 and 10 winners of $250, Pinterest contest. Ends 9/27

$25 Famous Dave's gift card 100 winners. ends 9/2

$2500 Oscar de la Renta shopping spree Ends 8/27

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 95

2013-08-12T14:03:00.001-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

$20 Melting Pot gift card 500 winners, ends 9/8

Original Andy Warhol art and other weekly prizes. Ends 9/30

Trip to NYC for the Project Runway finale plus 201 winners of Belk gift cards, ends 10/25

Ford Escape and 28 winners of get away packages, ends 8/31

Single:

iPad 4 winners, ends 8/30

$500 Zappos gift card Pinterest contest, 10 winners. Ends 8/31

$2,500 ASOS shopping spree Ends 9/8

$1,000 Bergdorf Goodman shopping spree Ends 9/9

Glamour anniversary gift box 500 winners, ends 9/10

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 94

2013-08-05T14:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

$100 Circle K gift card GONNA DRINK SO MUCH COFFEE. 496 winners, ends 8/31

$25 gift card to Target or Fandango 80 winners a day, ends 8/15

Tablet 55 winners, ends 8/13

Weekly:

A trip to Germany for the Moustache Championship and over 3,000 other prizes, ends 9/25

Single:

$50 Cheesecake Factory gift card 20 winners, ends 8/12

Beauty stuff All end 8/31

Aveda bodycare 50 winners, ends 10/7

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 93

2013-07-30T14:48:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

Tablet 2 winners a day, ends 10/31

Single:

Smashbox primer 150,000 winners, ends 7/31

Murad skincare Pinterest contest, 10 winners, ends 8/31

Trip to NY Fashion Week Ends 8/9

2013 Ford Fusion Ends 11/17

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 92

2013-07-22T14:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

$10,000 and 148 winners of a Kindle Fire. Ends 9/30

$1,000 Nordstrom card Pinterest contest, 5 winners, ends 8/4

Single:

Acer Ultrabook 8 winners, ends 9/30

Trip to Switzerland Ends 7/27

Trip to Hershey Park Ends 9/9

Trip to Graceland Ends 9/20

Power Ranger suit Ends 7/30

photo: vintage Hershey Park

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 91

2013-07-15T14:52:00.002-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

Year supply of donuts Ends 8/19

Mini tablet One winner a day, ends 12/10

Single:

$2,000 Urban Outfitters shopping spree Pinterest contest, ends 8/6

Metal detector So you can find treasure. 30 winners, ends 7/16

$500 and 10 winners of $200. Pinterest contest, ends 8/12

Trip to Barcelona Ends 8/9

Trip to Dragoncon Ends 7/23.

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 90

2013-07-08T15:16:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

$75 One winner an hour, ends 8/10

Trip to Mexico City Ends 8/7

$100 100 winners, ends 7/31

Bongos. One winner a day, ends 7/31

Single:

Roku player 100 winners, ends 7/15

Dodge Dart Ends 8/30

Beauty stuffs All end 7/31

$1500 Barneys card Ends 7/30

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 89

2013-07-01T14:30:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

Teen Vogue sweepstake still goin' on with daily prizes

Ulta giftcard $10-500 and coupons, ends 7/13

5-piece Bulgari fragrance collection 30 winners, ends 9/2

2013 Toyota Camry 5 winners plus 2000 other instant prizes. Ends 11/24

Trip to the Bahamas to be eaten by sharks, plus weekly prizes. Ends 8/1

Single:

Juicer 1 winner a day, ends 7/26

Trip to Holland Ends 7/3

$1,000 Loft gift card 38 winners, ends 7/31

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 88

2013-06-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

A fridge that look like an amp yep. One winner a day, ends 7/2

Mini tablet 150 winners, ends 7/13

2 round trip flights 30 winners, ends 7/7

Single:

Trip to Comic-Con and other prizes, ends 6/29

Ford of your choice up to $30,000. Ends 12/31

Trip to meet the good people of Duck Dynasty Ends 7/31

Trip to a Maroon 5 concert so you can ask Adam Levine all about American Horror Story: Asylum. 10 winners, ends 9/9

Firmoo Glasses Giveaway!

2013-06-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

Firmoo loves you, our readers, SO MUCH they're willing to give me some discount codes to give away! Woohoo!

If you're not familiar with Firmoo... we've written about them a couple times before - cheap (but quality) glasses, no hassle, and fast shipping! Why pay a ton for one pair of reading glasses when you can pick a bunch to go with all your cute outfits at a great price?

If you've never ordered from them before you already qualify for a free pair (just pay shipping). If you are already a customer, no worries - I have six $20 E-vouchers to use on a pair from the classic series AND if we get more than 50 entries one grand prize winner will get a totally free pair of their choice from the line.

How do you enter? All you have to do is visit the Firmoo site and comment on this post telling us which pair of eyewear you'd love to win from the classic series (this entry is mandatory). Want extra entries? Like our facebook page and comment back here with your facebook name, and/or tweet or pin this giveaway (or do both!) and provide us with the link. One comment for each entry and make sure you include your email on at least one so we can contact you if you're a winner!

Ends 6/30!

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 87

2013-06-17T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

Trip to London to see Les Mis Ends 7/22

Xbox with Kinect 3 winners a week, ends 7/9

Single:

Trip to London Ends 6/26

Trip to Paris Ends 6/30

$250 Delicate Raymond shopping spree 28 winners, ends 7/29

2013 Fiat 500 Ends 6/27

2013 Mercedes C-Class and other prizes, ends 8/31

Chevy Spark and other instant win prizes, ends 12/31

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 86

2013-06-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

$50 Live Nation concert cash 100 winners a week, ends 8/29

$500 gas card 1 winner a day, ends 6/26

Vacation 6 winners, various locations, plus instant prizes. Ends 8/4

2013 Fiat and a vacation Ends 6/30

Single:

$250 Target card and makeup Pinterest contest, 4 winners, ends 6/30

Beauty stuff All end 6/30

50 film blu-ray collection Ends 6/16

CHI flat iron or curler 50 winners, ends 6/24

Trip to Paris Open to residents of CA, MA, NY, and FL. Ends 9/15

2013 Nissan GT-R and daily prizes of $50 Ebay credits, ends 7/4

Trip to Vegas and tickets to see NKOTB Ends 6/13

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 85

2013-06-03T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

$$$ Lots of winners, ends 7/31

Lots of stuff 1-10 winners a day, ends 6/20

Fancy vacation 4 winners, plus other prizes. Ends 8/9

Single:

Trip to S Dakota 4 winners, ends 6/14

Virginia vacation 4 winners, ends 6/6

Trip to Alaska 2 winners, ends 6/6

Trip to Lollapalooza Ends 6/23

$1,000 Barneys shopping spree Ends 6/25

2013 Prius Ends 7/31

Decleor suncare 50 winners, ends 7/29

Cheap Thrills: Black Magic

2013-05-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

We all know I'm the gothic Whoreder, so it comes as no surprise that I love the darker side of life - and that includes my beauty products. What fine lady and dapper gent couldn't do with a little black magic in their beautification routine?

Shampoo/Conditioner
Let's start from the top, my long-time hair care companion, Aveda's Black Malva Shampoo and Conditioner. I've been using Aveda for 20+ years, and although I like to try new products now and then, I've never been without my beloved Black Malva. It's made for dark hair colors, and helps bring out the cooler tones while reducing red & brassy tones. I loathe red in my hair, I want it black as black can possibly be. As mentioned on Aveda's site, "Contains organically grown aloe, black tea and emollient-rich black malva that's been wild-crafted—sustainably gathered by hand in its natural habitat."

Left: Black Malva Shampoo, Right: Black Malva Conditioner

Black Malva is part of Aveda's Pure Plant collection, and there are other ~~flavors~~ colors available: Blue Malva (for blonde or grey hair), Camomile (brightens blonde highlights), Clove (enriches brown hair), and Madder Root (for red & auburn hair).

Charcoal Skincare

Black Moon Charcoal Sandalwood Soap

Charcoal is another dark and lovely ingredient that can work its black magic on your skin. Activated charcoal can draw out dirt and muck from your pores, leaving you with super clean skin. You can use if for your face, or for your whole body - just don't forget to do your best Buffalo Bill Silence of the Lambs voice while you lather up. The first charcoal soap I ever tried was Shea Moisture, which is available at drugstores (I got mine at Target). But there are so many out there now! Here are some others I've tried and are on my to-try list: Coal Face from Lush, Origins Body Soap, Soapwalla's Charcoal Soap, and Sisters of the Black Moon's Charcoal Sandalwood soap.

Origins Charcoal Mask

Origins Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask

Origins introduced me to the world of charcoal years ago, and I still love their Clear Improvement Charcoal Mask. I use it a couple of times a month, and follow their recommendation to use a warm towel on my face right before applying the mask. The warmth will open up your pores and help the charcoal draw out the ick that got all up in your face. The 1.7 oz size is only $16, and will be enough for multiple uses, so treat yoself!

Boscia Black Mask & Pore Strips
I am having a hardcore love affair with Boscia at the moment, their BB Cream blew my socks off and I've started trying more of their products (and falling deeper in love). I got their Little Black Book kit as a gift, it includes sample size versions of their Black Collection - all products that help control shine and minimize pores.

Boscia Pore Purifying Black Strips

Boscia's Pore Purifying Black Strips are like those disgusting but fascinating pore strips you may have tried in the past. Boscia kicks it up a notch by including charcoal powder (to draw out dirt and oil), silica (to control excess oil), witch hazel extract (tightens the look of pores), and willowherb (an anti-irritant to help calm skin and remove redness). Plus, hello, they make you look fabulous!

Boscia Luminizing Black Mask

My new favorite Boscia obsession, Luminizing Black Mask! First off, it's a peel-off - so you feel like a mad scientist or Christian Bale in American Psycho. You apply a coat of the mask on your whole face (I just did my nose in the photos above), avoiding your hairline and brows. You wait for it to dry, about 30 min, and then slowwwwwly peel it off. If feels super weird and kind of gross, but SO GOOD. If you're a real weirdo (like me), you can save the peeled off sections to study later.

Nail Polish

Let's all agree that Karen O is amazing, okay? That being said, her KnockOut (KO, get it?) Nail Polish is amaaaaazing! I especially love her Flatte Black, a black-black-black no-shine polish that comes in a beautiful bottle. I love flat nail color, hop aboard my crazy train. They also make a Flatte Top top coat that protects your polish while keeping the color matte.

Illamasqua also makes two really nice black polishes, Scorn (flat) and Boosh (glossy). I love their polish, it lasts a really long time and the color selection is gorgeous.

I've missed sharing my Cheap Thrills with you! I promise not to be such a stranger, if you promise to do that thing you told me about that one time.

Until next time, stay glamorous...

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 84

2013-05-27T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

no.

Single:

Xbox One console 10 winners, ends 6/2

iPad mini 3 winners, ends 5/31

2013 Honda Accord Sedan EX Ends 6/10

Polaroid instant digital camera 50 winners, ends 7/29

Oscar de la Renta dress of your choice Ends 6/5

Trip to Comic-Con Ends 6/17

Cruiser bike 22 winners, ends 9/2

Bluth's Frozen Banana Stand replica WANT. Ends 6/2

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 83

2013-05-20T14:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

$1,500 Saks Fifth Avenue shopping spree Ends 6/23

Single:

Smell like Britney 50 winners, ends 6/24

Too Faced makeup 100 winners, ends 7/29

One piece retro swimsuit 50 winners, ends 6/10. Do not subscribe.

Vacation in Utah ...it's pretty, right? 15 winners, ends 8/30

Ojon haircare set 30 winners, ends 7/29

Zombie apocalypse kit Ends 8/30

Birthday Freebies - Shopping Discounts

2013-05-15T13:00:00.000-07:00

I turned older again. HOWRUDE. Let's just pretend that didn't really happen.

The only good thing about turning older (once you're past 21) is that you can get things for free, even from people who don't know you. WHAAT. We've written about the freebies before (and you should check them out if you haven't already), but I'm here today to tell you that there's also shopping discounts to score. Perhaps not as exciting as completely free, but you could get a good deal on something you've been eyeballing.

Here's some of the discounts I received by email. Let us know if you have any to add to the list!

Free birthday gift set from Philosophy with $25 order
$10 off $50 at Old Navy
$20 off $50 at Alloy
20% off GOjane
25% off Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
10% off Spanx
20% off at LovelySkin.com
$5 off $30 at Hot Topic
20% off $50 purchase at Urban Outfitters
Free shipping, no minimum at Macys

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 82

2013-05-13T11:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

Trip to Bordeaux, France 2 winners, ends 12/31

$10,000 and 50 winners of $500, ends 7/31

Single:

Nail wraps and a candle 30 winners, ends 5/29

Bunch of beauty stuff all end 5/30

Cute sunglasses from Quayeyeware 20 winners, ends 5/31

$5,000 Pinterest contest, ends 12/31

$7,500 gift card Polyvore contest, ends 7/15

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 81

2013-05-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

Teen Vogue sweepstake STILL going on

Trip to Paradise Island 7 winners and a bunch of instant prizes, ends 8/8

Single:

Trip to Hawaii Ends 5/26

Trip to SF for the Ghirardelli chocolate festival Ends 7/31

Trip to St. Lucia Ends 6/24

Viking Christmas cruise Ends 6/12

Trip to Sasquatch music festival 2 winners, ends 5/12

Catching up with Rita: The Great Gatsby Inspired Wedding Edition

2013-04-30T10:26:00.004-07:00

My mom took this "official" photo of us on our apartment stoop,

because we fancy like that.

As I sit down to write this post, I must ask myself: what have I been doing with my life during my most recent hiatus from Whoreders? Well, in addition to a whole lot of nothing, I got a promotion and a 17% raise at work (::waves tiny flag::), I got a root canal, I joined a gym and then managed to gain 5 pounds (how does that happen?), oh yes and I went to Iceland where I ate lots of Skyr (Icelandic yogurt. Get some at your local Whole Foods right now.) and came back engaged to light of my life, fire of my loins, my favorite manboy extraordinaire, Casey O. Oh and I just bought tickets to see New Order this summer. Overall, things are pretty darn good.

Despite the fact that the word fiancé still feels a little weird and that I made all the married women at work wince by wearing my engagement ring on my middle finger and on the wrong hand for a whole week before I finally had it resized, I am slowly settling into this engaged lady thing and that includes my fair share of searching on the internet for all that is vintage, lovely, and (off) white. And while I'm far from an expert on getting married fabulously and inexpensively, I sure do hope to be one day so today I will share some ideas for a Great Gatsby inspired affair on a not so Jay Gatsby budget! First off, if you haven’t seen this trailer yet, you must not have a television and/or the remains of a teenage obsession with Leonardo DiCaprio like I do and therefore are much cooler than me. Whatever the case, watch it now and you won't be sorry. I mean, how much celluloid gorgeousness can auteur after my own heart, Baz Luhrmann, cram into 3 minutes?

Très romantic, right?

Alongside the societal woes, greed, class struggles, prohibition drama, and (spoiler alert!) murder in The Great Gatsby, there is a never ending array of decadent 1920's fashion and Art Deco design that, to this day, is as timeless and lovely as ever. For the below look, I went with a simple, 1920's inspired romantic style that would be perfect for a small, intimate wedding. However, to get your flapper glam on à la Daisy, do check out Unique Vintage for sequined frocks on a budget!

Here goes:

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1. Ornate Art Deco ring box $49 (Keep your eyes out and you can nab these on Ebay for a fraction of this price) 2. Deco Era etched diamond solitaire engagement ring (swoon!) $369 3. 18K wedding band in daisy (get it?) pattern $285 4. 1920s silk dress in ivory with lace accents (Spanx not included) $290 5. Art Deco enameled mesh purse (who says brides can't rock some color?) $93 6. Kewpie style celluloid bride and groom cake toppers $59 7. Old Hollywood style strappy gold shoes $78 8. Flapper style floral crown in ivory $65

A few tips:

-Whether you end up having your wedding catered or doing it yourself, a full open bar can get very expensive fast (in NYC, I've seen $55 per head for two hours for drinks alone. Ouch.) I would recommend serving beer, wine, (lots of) champagne, and just one or two well-made custom themed cocktails. Pick up this book for lots of ideas (and keep it around for hosting fancy cocktail parties in the future). After one or two mint juleps, no one will even notice the lack of jack and cokes (does one ever miss those?).

-A big ol' live ragtime band would be swell but is not necessary for a raucous good time. Just load up your iPod with a stellar, finely curated playlist and make sure the sound system is really good. Avoid the movie soundtrack at all costs (although this Lana Del Rey track is really dreamy). Picture cocktail hour to Cab Calloway and Josephine Baker and slow dancing to Ray Noble's By the Light of the Silvery Moon. Close your eyes, can you see it?

-For the groom, why pay for a pricey tux rental when getting hitched is a great opportunity to invest in a special suit that he can wear and enjoy again? And while the Brooks Brothers new The Great Gatsby collection is pretty swanky, check out some of the great suits for a fraction of the price at online retailer Indochino. I doubt Gatsby would disapprove of this gray seersucker suit and I'm feeling particularly partial to this rust colored Herringbone blazer.

What is your era of choice for style? Do you have any tips when it comes to this wedding business? More importantly, will you be seeing The Great Gatsby on
May 10?

Cheers!

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 80

2013-04-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

Year supply of donuts 100 winners, plus other prizes. Ends 6/30

Lighting by Vanilla Ice Yes, he now designs lamps. Ends 6/1

Single:

$100 Beautyhabit.com shopping spree 100 winners, ends 6/24

$100 Too Fast shopping spree 2 winners, ends 5/2

Trip to Berlin Ends 5/17

Trip to CO for Rupaul's Drag Race Tour Ends 5/14

Gel polish kit 30 winners, ends 5/23

Trip to Germany Ends 6/30

Trip to Iceland where Game of Thrones was filmed Ends 5/17

Gas mask I know you want one. Ends 5/5

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 79

2013-04-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

Trip to Hawaii Jon Hamm not included. Waaaah. Ends 5/7

Target gift card 56 winners, ends 5/8

Super amazing vacation in New Orleans and Graceland Ends 5/31

Single:

$200 Amour Vert shopping spree 75 winners, ends 5/13

Diamond Oil 100 winners, ends 4/30

$5,000 Amazon credit Ends 5/2

Pink Schwinn bike 5 winners, ends 5/20

Soap & Glory set 100 winners, ends 5/24

Trip to Europe Ends 5/31

$5,000 Neiman Marcus shopping spree Ends 6/17

Photo: Jon Hamm with a creepster mustache

Celebrity Maternity Fashion: Fergie

2013-04-16T13:00:00.000-07:00

It has been brought to my attention that not everyone likes Kim Kardashian or her "sense of style". I have been not-so-gently nudged to post on other pregnant celebrities and how to get their look for less because it really is very hard when you're pregnant to find affordable AND cute maternity clothes.

I chose Fergie this week because she has a hott husband, is a good singer (most of the time), and generally remains out of trouble. That is not to say that she doesn't have her questionable moments, you know, the time she didn't shave her pits, and even better, the time she peed her pants on stage...
However, despite her previous questionable fashion choices, sometimes she gets it right.

Everything in the 1st look is under $50 except for that bag...because I love it, and you're worth it (well I am...)! Fergie werks those faux maternity leggings with a simple tee, jacket, and accessories. Not only is this outfit stylish, but comfy!

Fergie's Casual Maternity Style by charlotte-cubitt-serrano featuring heart sunglasses

Vero Moda aviator jacket / ASOS maternity / Multi colored shoes / Topshop wing tote /

BP. heart sunglasses / Faux Leather Legging < Leggings/Tights < Unbuttoned Maternity

Fergie's Bohemian Maternity Style by charlotte-cubitt-serrano featuring asos maternity

ASOS maternity / Maternity / Kelly & Katie straw tote bag / Circular sunglasses /

Lipstick Queen nude lipstick / Nail polish

This look works because it is perfect day or night, especially with Summer coming up. Plus, this is hands down, the easiest thing to wear while pregnant. It's the one item that you can dress up or down; is well ventilated (gross I know); and it is the coziest thing to wear and still look put together!

Do you have any celebs you'd like to see in here, let us know!

Swanky Sweepin' Volume 78

2013-04-15T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweepstakes of the week:

Daily:

Trip to London, Downton Abbey style Ends 5/27

Single:

Smashbox lipstick collection 100 winners, ends 5/24

Trip to Thailand Ends 5/6

Trip to LA for the Iron Man 3 premiere Ends 4/17

Trip to NYC for some whisky Ends 6/30

24 piece nail polish set 104 winners, ends 5/24

2013 Chevrolet Spark Ends 12/31

$500 Ben & Jerry's gift card 5 winners, ends 10/31

Photo: Robert Downey Jr being adorable

Vanessa's Obession of the Month: Soapwalla Deodorant Cream

2013-04-12T09:00:00.000-07:00

Greetings and salutations, welcome to our newest addition - Vanessa's Obsession of the Month! Because I always seem to be obsessing over something, I thought it would be nice to share my mania with you, my favorite people. I'll try to keep it fresh, introducing things you may not have heard of, but will also reintroduce some classics that may have fallen off your radar. Let's do this...

The inaugural obsession is: Soapwalla's Deodorant Cream! This actually isn't an obsession of the month, since I've been using it for almost a year - but I realized I hadn't told that many people about it. Perhaps because the old pits don't come up in regular conversation, or we shy away from discussing our more intimate rituals? Who knows, but it's high time I shout about this stuff from the rooftops.

I first heard about it from my friend Marie, when she took part in the Deodorant Reviews on Rookie. I was intrigued by the idea of a good natural deodorant, because my previous experiences have (literally) stunk. Although it's still not scientifically proven to be harmful, I want to avoid deodorants with aluminum. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer (she's been cancer free for over 5 years, yay!), so I started being extra cautious about the products I was using. Also, the idea of a natural alternative is just plain nice. I want the things I'm consuming and coming into contact with to be as good for me as possible, and that usually means a little more legwork to find them and a little more money to purchase them.

So let's discuss the one big drawback - Cost. Soapwalla's Deodorant Cream will run you $14, which might drive some of you away immediately. But wait, hear me out! Yes, it's quite a bit more than regular $4 deodorant from the drug store - but think about what you're paying for. Soapwalla uses organic, natural, REAL ingredients. No additives, harmful chemicals, parabens, petroleum, or aluminum compounds. Here's my stance on saving (and Whoreding) - there are some corners I am okay cutting. This isn't one of them - I put more thought about what goes in and on my body, and I'm willing to splurge if it means a better quality product that may be less harmful to me.

Okay, on to the obsession of it all...

Soapwalla Deodorant Cream

It's not your usual deodorant, it doesn't come in a stick or tube, but rather in a little screw-top container and looks kinda like frosting. If it's warm, it might separate a bit, no biggie, just stir it up and let it chill in the freezer for a while. You apply it with your fingers, take a little and just smear it on your pits like lotion. Aside from being all natural and all that good junk, it absorbs right in and leaves NO RESIDUE. Do you know how thrilled I am that I never have to worry about white deodorant marks all over my gothic black clothing?! Also, It's a vegan product, and Soapwalla does no animal testing.

The deodorant cream is unisex, so the smell is pretty neutral - I mostly smell the tea tree oil and lavender notes. I've let a couple of men try it, and they agreed it's neither masculine nor feminine. We agreed that overall the smell is best described as clean and fresh.

It contains jojoba oil, and I've learned that some people are sensitive to this ingredient, and it can cause some skin sensitivity or an allergic reaction. I've used it for almost a year without any negative reactions, and my mom (who is so sensitive she can't use any deodorant/lotion/soap with fragrance or dyes) had zero sensitivity to Soapwalla. If I had some sort of rating system, Soapwalla Deodorant Cream would get top marks, I love it and use it everyday!