Carpe Diem with Carpe Antiperspirants
Take the Sweat Out of The Day- and Your Pits.
Ok, your feet sweat, BIG DEAL. So your pits look more like a slip n’ slide than a forest. And big-ole whopping who gives a rip your in-laws are coming to town and you were supposed to go golfing with the crew- don’t sweat. Literally. While for some people sweat ain’t a bad thing (or even a thing), for others, sweat can ruin any day or moment. That’s why the crew over at Carpe came out with the product line that dries up sweat like our bank accounts after tax season.
Our crew wanted to get our hands, feet, pits, and other nether-regions (none of your business, thank you) on the product line from Carpe to see if the sweat busting, no perspiring, get outta here t-shirt pit stains lineup of products really are a safe and effective way to rid of excess and stanky sweat. Take a seat, and dare we say- relax, as we dive head, shoulders, knees and toes (knees and toes) into this review.
INITIAL IMPRESSION
Our crew first popped open the box of Carpe products and found a box full of sweat fighting men’s essentials: Underarm Antiperspirant, Foot Antiperspirant, Hand Antiperspirant, and Face Lotion. Each product was clear in it’s purpose and for what body region to apply. The vast amount of product line for sweat control far out-reached what we initially thought an antiperspirant brand would consist of. Who knew that hands and feet needed just as much help as our pits?- Carpe did we guess, huh?
The lineup of offerings by Carpe was vast and encompassed all anyone would want from a product line like this. The packaging, labels, and vibe had us curious to see just how effective these products were. The sheer variety of products that are offered and come with the brand far exceeded our expectations. But the lineup is not as valuable if you don’t know what Carpe is designed to help with. For that we reference an article Carpe posted regarding Hyperhidrosis:
“Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is characterized by sweat that is produced in excess of what is necessary for thermoregulation (the ability to maintain a healthy temperature). Sweating is a perfectly natural and necessary function the body uses to cool itself down. However, if you have hyperhidrosis, you’ll start sweating even when your body isn’t overheating. Sweating that has no apparent cause is known to doctors as diaphoresis.” - Read More
Hyperhidrosis + Carpe’s lineup+ Our initial duuude impression of this creative and clinically formulated product line= heck to the yes.
Our initial crew impression: Lets get clinical and try this stuff out!!
TESTING IT OUT
Testing out a product line such as Carpe is not as straightforward as: Take product. Put on. See how it goes. Post review…no, no-not here. As Dr. Bhatia from Carpe states, we needed to test each product out 2x per day for the best results.
For a couple weeks our crew tested out each product line that we were sent. Recognizing that antiperspirants physically reduce the amount of sweat that leaves your sweat gland, the products work by using an aluminum salt that reacts with proteins in our sweat, forming a gentle plug in the sweat duct. Carpe’s antiperspirants are designed to yield a far drier feeling than the aluminum salt alone would achieve. Let’s get specific on each product and how it went-
How to Use:
Ensure your underarms are clean & dry
Rotate the applicator knob until a layer of Carpe emerges
Rub onto underarms
Live A Sweat-Free Life. Use both morning and night consistently for best results!
Description:
The secret to Carpe Underarm’s extreme effectiveness is a unique blend of strong active ingredient (aluminum sesquichlorohydrate at 15%) with supporting ingredients that range from sweat-absorbing powders to natural eucalyptus oil.
We first twisted the dial and placed a small amount of Carpe into our pits. We rubbed it in gently all up in our business. We did notice the immediate smell of the eucalyptus scent and felt it was rather strong. It did fade away however rather soon, so we didn’t notice it after that (until we re-applied). Our crew applied one application at the start of our day and another right before an evening slumber. No not a party- we sleep alone (that’s another subject for later). Within a matter of a few days we noticed a couple things- our shirts didn’t have stains from using the application. Check. The amount of sweat we noticed after working out, moving about the office, and general activity did drop. In fact, while Carpe suggests it could take 4 weeks for best results, we noticed improvement in just a little over a week. The eucalyptus was a bit overwhelming at first (sort of smelt too clinical for us), but one cool feature is you can toss your existing scented deodorant over Carpe. Solid. Overall, the underarm antiperspirant was solid, effective, and just the right balance.
Duuude score: 9/10 - Nearly perfect.
How to Use:
Wash and dry your feet
Apply a dime sized amount to the sole of each foot
Rub in vigorously for 15 seconds
Live A Sweat-Free Life - Enjoy the sweat relief that Carpe provides
Description:
Carpe Antiperspirant Foot Lotion is designed for the sweatiest feet, Carpe Foot was formulated to go on smooth (with minimal residue and no irritation) and noticeably reduce the sweatiness (and therefore smelliness) of your feet every day.
Ok- here is where Carpe gets our Crew: the feet game. Man, feet game smell strong over here. Our crew started off by washing our feet (we also wash our own feet, ok?). Wash and dried- we then hit up the lotion for some TLC. Right before slumber, we rubbed the lotion directly on our feet and slept on it. Once we awoke we did it again. This helped the lotion really absorb into our skin. With a crew wearing all sorts of shoes- boots to sandals, kicks to Crocs (haha no that is not true), and all footwear in-between, we know a thing or two about stinky shoes and even excess breakdown of the inside of these puppies. Within just a few days, we noticed less of a sweat feel inside the soles and socks. In fact, we used Carpe for a week then headed out snowboarding. Laced up some thick socks and even after a day of shredding the slopes, we saw a huge reduction in sweat. The car ride back too was nicer as we didn’t have to smell a certain somebody’s nasty AF feet.
Duuude score: 10/10 - Legit feet stank/sweat killers
How to Use:
Wash and dry your hands
Apply a pea-sized amount of Carpe to your palms
Rub your palms together for 15 seconds
Seize the moment, your hands will stay sweat-free for hours
Description:
This is your solution for sweaty hands. We worked with chemists and dermatologists who specialize in hyperhidrosis, in addition to countless sweaty people just like ourselves, to develop this formula.
Ok we knew this girl back in High School. When she went to hold hands with a crew member of ours, they constantly had sweaty palms. It was a major issue between them. Had Carpe been around, maybe it could have saved the relationship. Who are we kidding- that thing was doomed from day one. What was not doomed- was the testing of the Hand Cream- nice transition huh? So, we washed our hands, dried them off and applied a pea-sized amount to our palms, and rubbed the lotion in completely. The lotion absorbed rather quickly and it did not leave any thick or funky reside behind. It blends so well, it honestly is hard to notice you even have it on. We noticed again after a few weeks of wearing the cream we didn’t get such sweaty hands- doing the things we love. Things like gym runs, golf games, holding a pen tightly because we think that makes us write fancier? All we know is the reduction in sweaty hands has made using our hands a lot better for grip and stability.
Duuude score: 8/10 - No sweat, here. Or there.
How to Use:
Clean and dry your face prior to application in the morning
Apply a thin layer where needed, like the forehead and t-zone
Allow a few moments for the product to dry
Apply any other facial products you use, and enjoy
Description:
Whether it’s caused by the summer heat, spicy food, or a bit of nerves - a sweaty face is not a look anyone wants outside of the gym. Carpe Face blend is a unique mixture of sweat- and oil-absorbing molecules, which, when combined result in a dry look and feel.
Believe it or not- but summer is coming. So add summer BBQ’s, nervousness about getting back out into the world, and a bite of that spicy Thai food dish from your favorite spot and your face is gonna be a bit on the sweaty side. Nobody wants that. So for a trial run of game day, we applied the Carpe Face first thing in the morning, after washing and drying our face. Just a dime-size drop of Carpe onto our fingers we rubbed it into our forehead, cheeks, nose, and under our beard lines. The instant feeling of a cool breeze came over us and we thought we were at the ocean. Nope. Just the office. We have to admit the ingredients used in this blend were something quite refreshing. It left our skin feeling fresh, clean, and most of all, dry. One of our crew members has really oily skin and constantly has to wipe their forehead before meetings. They raved over the fact that this was far minimized and their skin felt less oily. For them, this was a bigger win than Brady’s 145th Superbowl.
Duuude score: 10/10 - Our face feels like a million bucks. Looks may be cheaper though.
STANDOUT FEATURES
The Carpe lineup really does take the skin-care and antiperspirant product lineup serious- in fact they have the science behind it, the customers to back it, and reviewers like us who feel they really do standout in men’s grooming circles. Some really standout features were noted:
The amount of products to tackle excessive sweat is stellar: From hand to foot, face to your-ya know-sections…Carpe has it all.
The application process is easy, smells good, and doesn’t feel “clinical”- nothing but good vibes over here.
Product tested, People approved. We love the fact that the science matches with the consumer. Real feedback and focus on the daily use of the Carpe line has a good marriage of ingredients and practical applications.
Only what you need. Carpe has the perfect amount of product (as much or as little) as you need- No major kits that you only use one product from. Just grab what you need.
BONUS FEATURES
As an added bonus, Carpe offers a boat-load of resources and educational sections on their website to help you learn about sweat and what to do about it (or not do). From their articles, FAQ, and their Sweatopedia- all your perspiration questions now have answers.
duuude score:
Overall duuude Factor: Eliminates Unwanted Sweat So You Can Carpe Diem
Price: Starts at $14.95+ on MyCarpe
BRAND INFO
Carpe’s antiperspirants and sweat-absorbing products are frequently recommended by dermatologists, and have been used by thousands of sweaty people just like us - with results that have even brought some to tears.
If excessive sweat in any part of your body brings you down, we’re here to lift you back up - with effective solutions that will bring back your confident smile.
To learn more about what Carpe is all about and to check out their full lineup of antiperspirant products, head on over to the MyCarpe website.