What: Lavilin Unisex Hypo-Allergenic unscented deodorant cream. The product promises up to seven odor-free days – even through exercise and showers – with just one application. Available in two variants: underarm and foot, though I have not yet figured out the difference in formulas.

Does it work? Well, yes and no. I used it under my arms, and did okay for the first day, though by the end it had a faint, strange, slightly spicy scent, like your car the day after bringing home Indian food. I started to feel a bit ripe when I woke up the next day, but I pushed on. At the end of day two, I had pilates class, and the deodorant crapped out entirely. I was heinously embarrassed when, halfway through class, my stench began to offend me. I did try a touch of Lavilin in my cleavage, where I am prone to sweating, and it works like a charm. One application, once a week prevents boob stank entirely.

Pros: Hypo-allergenic for those prone to allergies. Once-a-week application will save money. Once-a-week application will also be a life saver for those rushed mornings where, in the past, you forgot to put on deodorant (don’t lie; we’ve all done it once).

Cons: Success rate is suspect. Instructions suggest disuse of other deodorants 48 hours prior to using Lavilin (sorry, I just can’t bring myself to go 48 hours with nothing). The product comes in pots that require you to apply with a bare finger. This just grosses me on levels (that can’t be sanitary, and if it is water-proof, how do you wash it off your finger?)

Verdict: Worth every cent just for its success in the cleavage area. Lavilin is a new staple on the vanity.