Let’s be real… some of the best products in our lives are the ones we never brag about. They’re the behind-the-scenes heroes, the quiet confidence boosters. The “OMG-I-can’t-believe-I’m-
PERIOD PANTIES.
Let’s start strong, shall we? Period panties are the MVPs of leak-free living. Once you try them, you’ll question why we ever trusted a flimsy piece of plastic and cotton to protect our white jeans. Comfortable, eco-friendly, and weirdly empowering — these undies deserve their own theme song.
“If you know, you knowwww. The anxiety of sleeping on white sheets, sitting on a plane or even your comfy (cream!) office chair can cause anxiety for a few days. I have a pair of these high waisted Thinx AND a bunch of these disposable period underwear (YES, disposable!) for traveling. Being a girl has become easier as the years go by, I wish we had these when I was 13!”
NIPPLE COVERS
Not exactly a conversation starter… until you can’t find a bra that goes with that one particular top! I never thought I’d be a fan, but I wear nipple covers more than standard bras lately. They’re great under sports bras, fitted tops and dresses that plunge a wee lower than normal. Best part? They staaaaayyyyyy.
“I wash my nipple covers with warm water and hand soap after each use. Dry them sticky side up overnight and they’ll be good as new by morning. I typically use my nipple covers at least 10x before tossing!” My favorite is this one here.
DEODORANT WIPES (AKA COOLING WIPES)
Because life happens. These single-use wipes are your mid-day freshness fix — perfect for hot days, travel days, or why-am-I-sweating-in-air-
FOOT CREAM/SPRAY
We wear sneakers 99% of the time and we live in Hawaii. Now that’s a “killer” combo! So whenever we slip on our sneakers, we always have an arsenal of foot sprays and creams nearby to help with any post shoe smells. You know the company POO-POURRI that sells pre-poop sprays? They came out with a Sole-Pourri shoe/foot odor eliminator that’s equally as awesome. I’ve tested both the spray and powder and while the powder has a longer lasting non-odor effect, I like how quick and clean the spray is. Both work!
“I was perusing a Japanese drug store and saw this foot deodorant from Soft Stone, their premier deodorant company. I know Japanese products don’t disappoint, so I got it and it works magically! You do need to rub this on your feet before you put your socks on, but that 10 seconds of rubbing creates all day freshness.” Available at most drug stores in Japan.
ARMPIT SWEAT PADS
I have a friend that does a lot of public speaking and she’ll only dress in black colored clothing in fear of having armpit stains before/during/after her talk! She even went on a national morning TV show, stuffed toilet paper under her armpits and ended up sweating through that AND having the TP trail her as she left the station. UGH. So when I heard about armpit sweat pads, I had to try it for her.
These secret little shields are known to save silk blouses, solid colored tops and of course, your sanity. You’ll forget they’re there — which is exactly the point. They work like a pad for your pits! Stick it directly onto the inside of your clothing and you’ll be shocked how dry you’ll appear. The sweat? It’ll get absorbed like a magic mop. Get them here.
Embarrassingly amazing and 100% worth it. Real girls sweat, show, stain and leak their way through life and we’re here for it. Stock up on these un-Instagrammable, but totally life-changing items that keep you feeling fresh, fearless, and oh-so-Eden.