Popular Post rjcampbe Posted June 21, 2021 Popular Post Posted June 21, 2021 Hello fellow expats... This is a bizarre topic... I know... But when it comes to personal toiletries, I'm pretty particular. One of the things I have never found a local alternative for is my deodorant. I've tried several brands here and there over the years and always ended up with HEAVILY scented, sticky wet roll on goo. The unfamiliar brands available here are labeled with tiny fonts and almost entirely in Thai, making it hard to figure out what is what. My solution for the last decade has been to just buy a few big bottles of unscented Dry Idea whenever I'm in the states. It's cheap, not too heavy, doesn't take up much space in my bags, and it doesn't spoil... so stocking up has worked until now. However, for reasons that should be apparent to all, that hasn't been possible lately. My last bottle ran out and after trying two more local brands... HELP! Anyone know of a locally available brand that uses a formulation similar to Dry Idea Roll-on? (https://www.dialprofessional.com/products/antiperspirants-deodorants/dry-idea-roll-on/ Preferably unscented? I looked at ordering it online, but the shipping costs and hassle of it doesn't make sense. The main thing I'm looking for is the "feel" of the product. They call it "DRY" Idea for a reason... there is no water in it... It doesn't feel wet and sticky and gooey when you put it on. And for the love of god, why do they put so much STINK in all the brands they sell here? I don't want to smell like "Blue Ice", "Tropical Stud" or whatever other disgusting scents the marketers come up with. I'm sitting here now with sticky armpits and this artificial stench like a cheap car freshener around me... Anyone? Any idea on the Dry Idea? Thanks for entertaining my tempest in a teacup problem for the day. 1 4
Popular Post CharlieH Posted June 21, 2021 Popular Post Posted June 21, 2021 Its not cheap but its right here....... https://s.lazada.co.th/s.3Kjoe 2 1
Popular Post johng Posted June 21, 2021 Popular Post Posted June 21, 2021 If you want something with no scent you could go to your local wet/vegetable market and ask for some "Sang som" ( Alum Crystal) it comes in white/clear crystal form very cheap and traditional Thai antiperspirant just make sure to remove all the sharp edges before aplying to armpits as they can be very sharp !! 3 1
rjcampbe Posted June 21, 2021 Author Posted June 21, 2021 @CharlieH Thanks... I did see that, and it's on a couple of other ecommerce sites also, but as we both said it's very expensive with international shipping costs. And that still doesn't guarantee that it won't get additional fees from customs when it arrives. Almost everything I've ever ordered from overseas has been both an extra expense and extra hassle when it arrived, so that's definitely not my first choice for multiple reasons. That's why I hoped there was some other reasonably similar product available locally. Any non gooey, non scented roll on would do the trick. I hope someone has a tip about a locally available product like that.
KannikaP Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 Gillette Endurance High Performance Gel is pretty good and only lightly scented. Can get on Lazada for a price, I get it sent out from UK. It says 48 hours. LOL
Popular Post xylophone Posted June 21, 2021 Popular Post Posted June 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, rjcampbe said: @CharlieH Thanks... I did see that, and it's on a couple of other ecommerce sites also, but as we both said it's very expensive with international shipping costs. And that still doesn't guarantee that it won't get additional fees from customs when it arrives. Almost everything I've ever ordered from overseas has been both an extra expense and extra hassle when it arrived, so that's definitely not my first choice for multiple reasons. That's why I hoped there was some other reasonably similar product available locally. Any non gooey, non scented roll on would do the trick. I hope someone has a tip about a locally available product like that. I use Nivea Men Silver Protect Ap/Deodorant which has no perfume and although a little sticky when applied, quickly dries and does the job. 3 2
rjcampbe Posted June 21, 2021 Author Posted June 21, 2021 @johng That's a reply I wasn't expecting. Kudos for giving me a full on belly-roll chuckle on that one. I'm hoping that I can find a happy medium between the over branded /over scented metrosexual goo they sell next to the 37 varieties of hair wax and needing to file the sharp edges off a hunk of alum crystal from the wet market. Surely, there must be some middle ground?? I know... don't call me Shirley. ???? 2
CharlieH Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, rjcampbe said: @CharlieH Thanks... I did see that, and it's on a couple of other ecommerce sites also, but as we both said it's very expensive with international shipping costs. And that still doesn't guarantee that it won't get additional fees from customs when it arrives. Almost everything I've ever ordered from overseas has been both an extra expense and extra hassle when it arrived, so that's definitely not my first choice for multiple reasons. That's why I hoped there was some other reasonably similar product available locally. Any non gooey, non scented roll on would do the trick. I hope someone has a tip about a locally available product like that. Its below "custom' threshold and the shipping is about 30 baht ! Will take under 14 days, just for info. I would recommend "Dove' roll on, thats lightly scented and not gooey. 1 1
adammike Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, rjcampbe said: @CharlieH Thanks... I did see that, and it's on a couple of other ecommerce sites also, but as we both said it's very expensive with international shipping costs. And that still doesn't guarantee that it won't get additional fees from customs when it arrives. Almost everything I've ever ordered from overseas has been both an extra expense and extra hassle when it arrived, so that's definitely not my first choice for multiple reasons. That's why I hoped there was some other reasonably similar product available locally. Any non gooey, non scented roll on would do the trick. I hope someone has a tip about a locally available product like that. You can get the Alum crystal roll on in Pattaya,get a non scented natural version.you do have to make it wet but it dries ok.its long lasting and not expensive.It should only contain Ammonium Alum,good luck in translating the Thai labels.
rjcampbe Posted June 21, 2021 Author Posted June 21, 2021 @charlieH What is the customs threshold? As I said, early on in my stay here I ordered a few things and got nailed when it arrived. Both in terms of cost and just the hassle of having to deal with customs <deleted>. I'm kinda gun-shy on ordering international now. Maybe I need to rethink that. 1
adammike Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, adammike said: You can get the Alum crystal roll on in Pattaya,get a non scented natural version.you do have to make it wet but it dries ok.its long lasting and not expensive.It should only contain Ammonium Alum,good luck in translating the Thai labels. I should say it's a stick of Ammonium Alum in a plastic tube so no sharp edges,same size and shape as most of the deodorants you see.I think I even found some in a 7/11. 1
Popular Post Farma Posted June 21, 2021 Popular Post Posted June 21, 2021 As already mentioned the blue one is alum, cheap around 70 baht and works for me. The other one is a "natural" one and recommended for teens with high hormone levels who tend to sweat a lot. Around 90 baht. 3
tgw Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, CharlieH said: Its not cheap but its right here....... https://s.lazada.co.th/s.3Kjoe whaaaaaaaaa 776 baht for 100ml ???
rjcampbe Posted June 21, 2021 Author Posted June 21, 2021 1 minute ago, tgw said: whaaaaaaaaa 776 baht for 100ml ??? I know... Right? Thanks all for the inputs. Have some things to check out.
johng Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, tgw said: whaaaaaaaaa 776 baht for 100ml ??? There does seem to be some sort of monopoly or maybe luxury tax ? on "deodorants" in Thailand if you go to the shops Boots,Watsons,Tesco"ssss .Bigc etc they have a very limited range especially "for men" price is almost universally 150 +++ baht for 150 ml bottle sometimes there are BOGOF specials sometimes they have a better deal on "own brand" products mostly though it seems to me overpriced considering Thailand is a very hot and sticky country I would have thought they could sell in bulk for a smaller profit but as often the case here its " back to front" 1
adammike Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 28 minutes ago, Farma said: As already mentioned the blue one is alum, cheap around 70 baht and works for me. The other one is a "natural" one and recommended for teens with high hormone levels who tend to sweat a lot. Around 90 baht. The blue one is what I got in a 7-11.
Golden Triangle Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, Farma said: As already mentioned the blue one is alum, cheap around 70 baht and works for me. The other one is a "natural" one and recommended for teens with high hormone levels who tend to sweat a lot. Around 90 baht. I use the one on the left, brilliant stuff, it doesn't stop you from sweating but it certainly stops you from smelling yucky, when I lived in the UK I used Mitchum roll on, not sticky, no overpowering fragrance, and it did the job, trouble is you can't buy it here, Nivea, which is krap, seems to have cornered the market here. Get the Alum, with the shower running, make the stick wet, apply to armpits & then towel dry as normal, you'll never have a problem again ????
GarryP Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 43 minutes ago, adammike said: You can get the Alum crystal roll on in Pattaya,get a non scented natural version.you do have to make it wet but it dries ok.its long lasting and not expensive.It should only contain Ammonium Alum,good luck in translating the Thai labels. Most of the large 7/11s have it. Grace Crystal Brand.
GarryP Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 44 minutes ago, rjcampbe said: @charlieH What is the customs threshold? As I said, early on in my stay here I ordered a few things and got nailed when it arrived. Both in terms of cost and just the hassle of having to deal with customs <deleted>. I'm kinda gun-shy on ordering international now. Maybe I need to rethink that. Baht 1,500 or foreign currency equivalent. Anything under that threshold should be duty free. Excluding drugs and dildos, which are illegal regardless the price. 1
Daffy D Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 This works for me. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/snake-brand-prickly-heat-cooling-mist-30ml-i2462190090-s8623471864.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.1.652075d5krwVGt&search=1 1
ChristianBlessing Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 2 hours ago, rjcampbe said: @johng That's a reply I wasn't expecting. Kudos for giving me a full on belly-roll chuckle on that one. I'm hoping that I can find a happy medium between the over branded /over scented metrosexual goo they sell next to the 37 varieties of hair wax and needing to file the sharp edges off a hunk of alum crystal from the wet market. Surely, there must be some middle ground?? I know... don't call me Shirley. ???? You will find the unscented crystal alum, shaped and in plastic containers for easy application, in most drug stores. It's effective and exceedingly long lasting.
chickenslegs Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 You might find something suitable on the iherb website. Prices are not outrageous. https://th.iherb.com/pr/Arm-Hammer-UltraMax-Solid-Antiperspirant-Deodorant-for-Men-Unscented-2-6-oz-73-g/83970 1
rjcampbe Posted June 21, 2021 Author Posted June 21, 2021 4 hours ago, GarryP said: Baht 1,500 or foreign currency equivalent. Anything under that threshold should be duty free. Excluding drugs and dildos, which are illegal regardless the price. @GarryP Damn. And here I was about to get high and order a <deleted>. I felt a bit strange posting this topic, but seeing where we ended up I guess no boundaries were violated! 1
rjcampbe Posted June 21, 2021 Author Posted June 21, 2021 Just now, rjcampbe said: @GarryP Damn. And here I was about to get high and order a <deleted>. I felt a bit strange posting this topic, but seeing where we ended up I guess no boundaries were violated! Hey... Why did you get to say <deleted> in your message but in mine they deleted it?
Scottie12 Posted June 22, 2021 Posted June 22, 2021 Used to use Nivea, around 100 Baht, discovered ‘Exit’ in Supercheap, just as good and only 35 Baht. 1
tonray Posted June 22, 2021 Posted June 22, 2021 15 hours ago, xylophone said: I use Nivea Men Silver Protect Ap/Deodorant which has no perfume and although a little sticky when applied, quickly dries and does the job. Yeah...I swear by the Nivea brand....in this climate...works a charm on my malodorous self 1
4737 Carlin Posted June 22, 2021 Posted June 22, 2021 I use this alum deodorant stick. You can get it in Boots and a stick lasts for months and doesn't leave any residue on clothes. 1
rwill Posted June 22, 2021 Posted June 22, 2021 If you know someone coming to Thailand have them bring a bunch for you. Otherwise Amazon or Ebay.
Popular Post philba Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Posted June 22, 2021 Listen to everyone that's suggesting Alum Sticks. Best thing I've ever used. Super cheap and super effective. I buy mine here. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i584834616-s1082106385.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1 1 1 1
AlQaholic Posted June 22, 2021 Posted June 22, 2021 You can buy Dry Idea on Lazada: https://www.lazada.co.th/catalog/?q=dry+idea+deodorant&_keyori=ss&from=input&spm=a2o4m.searchlist.search.go.6275623b6u53wh
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