This is going to be a strange thing to say, but these Kotex Wow sanitary pads landed on my desk right in the nick of time to trial! Ahem. TMI? š I mean these arenāt things you can just trial off the bat ā there is a time and occasion for everything, as they say š
So, sanitary pads. How exciting can they be? Very, if Kotex would have you believe it. Hereās a funny story about Kotex, I thought Iād share before I tell you about these new pads.
When I was in school, my teacher told us that she got her son to go to the local store to help pick up a box of Kotex for her. The young boy jumped on his bike and cycled off, yelling āKotex! Kotexā at the top of his lungs so he wouldnāt forget! Needless to say the whole neighbourhood knew what he was off to the stores for.
Yes, Kotex has been around for a long long time. But Iāve never used them, interestingly enough.
But to move with the times, Kotex has gone and given the olā neglected pads a high fashion design ostensibly for the fashion forward female. I do have 2 questions as to why this would be necessary.
First. Sanitary pads arenāt something youād flaunt, nor is it something youād wear to make you feel good or sexy, like sexy pretty lingerie. Most times, if you have to use a sanitary pad, you feelā¦ for want of a better word, like crap! Youāre bloated, youāre cramping, you have mood swings and you just feel awful. My mood and PMS symptoms werenāt alleviated by the pretty looking designs on the pads, Iām sorry to confess.
Second. By the time you use the sanitary pad, and its time to discard it, you arenāt about to go gawk at the designā¦ or whatās visible of it. You also arenāt likely to invite people to look at it (gag!) You just want it as far away from your body as possible.
So, from a personal view point, I cannot see how a sanitary pad with designs is a good idea. However all that said, I have never used Kotex sanitary pads before this so this is also a quick review of the Kotex Luxe Ultrathin Sanitary Pads instead.
Hey, I found myself liking these ultrathin pads! I do still use cloth pads when Iām at home but for work, Iāve gone back to disposables because its just more convenient. Long hours + cloth pads donāt go very well. I do still find cloth pads infinitely more confortable, but when I do use disposable pads, I always go for ultra thin ones and these are lovely.
Very thin, yet absorbent and at 23cm, a comfortable length to prevent āaccidentsā. Does its job well enough, and is comfortable enough against the skin (without giving me a rash), so Iām quite happy with these.
Pricing wise, its a bit pricier than what Iām used to using ā Whisper Ultra. But its more comfy coz of the cottony top layer although I like the dry feel of Whisperās. I guess we canāt have it all.
Cons: Not sure about the designs on the pads
If youād like to inject some colour into your monthly torture, youād like to know that the individually wrapped Kotex Luxe Ultrathin Design Pads comes a pack of 6 (3 designs in a pack) and in a reusable drawstring polybag. The tins hold 6 pads in 3 different designs and are limited edition till 31 December 2010 or while stocks last.
Personally, Iām not about to get out there and go nuts over these for the designs on the pads. But I will consider getting the Kotex Ultrathin pads, or the plain ones anyway, when I next run out. At least I know now I have options!
Paris B
Kotex Luxe Ultrathin Design Pads retail at RM4.90/6 at all major pharmacies. Kotex Luxe Fusion Day pads (23cm) retail at RM15.90/20 while Kotex Luxe Fusion Night Pads (32cm) retail at RM15.90/14. Find out more at www.kotex.com.my
I really donāt get why these things are getting more and more expensiveā¦ and designs?? what a strange marketing ployā¦
Perhaps if the design was on the pouch not so much on the pad itself, and if it wasnāt priced higher as a result, I might be more forgiving? Coz the pad does work very well ā so well I might even switch over from my regular brand.
hihi.. i am a new mom so i havent had my menses over a year already š This seems just a sales strategy, as pads serve no purpose other than collecting discards which meant to be disposed. (but ah.. why baby diapers are so cute-ly design lehā¦ā¦)
Coz baby diapers have their designs on the outside, and thatās all they wear sometimes? š
So Cute, I am the type who would get excited for these! hahah so childish!
Not childish mādear! Thereās a market for everything for everyone! š
I used to love their ultrathin pads, until they re-branded it to āLuxeā and hiked up the priceā¦ š So now Iām giving Libresse a try. The advertisement with Adibah Noor was just too cuteā¦ š
ooh ya the Libresse ad is cute ā I havenāt thought of trying them mainly cos Iām ultra fussy about ultra thin pads š
Funnily enough, I was just wondering the other day when will ParisB be doing a write-up on sanitary pads and here it is! š
Gosh I have the same irritating rash problem too when I use pads. Iāve been using the other Kotex Luxe (for heavy days I think ā it comes in a black box) and itās been quite good actually ā rash wasnāt so profound. Will definitely try this out too!
P/S: Cloth pads? Urgh! The thought of it just makes me cringe!
HAHA! I donāt experiment with pads hence the lack of sharing š But it wasnāt until recently that I put 2 and 2 together re: pad rash and when I realized that the Kotex Luxe pads didnāt give me a rash. Thatās a very good reason for me to switch brands, cost or no.
As for cloth pads, they are great ā just a bit bulkier and messy to clean up but its not that bad š
Limited edition for sanitary pads?! Have they completely lost their marbles?! Itās apt that youāre writing this because Iām going through the same crap now and am in quite a snarly mood.
Personally, I wouldnāt get it just cos it looks cute. The ultrathin and ultra absorbent does it for me more than the cute design. I mean, who gives a ratās ass about it looking cute? I just want to make sure I donāt look like crap at this time š
Yup! So long as its thin and works to keep āaccidentsā away, Iām happy. I donāt need the designs on the pads ā wish they didnāt make that the selling point š
LE for pads..hmm. Who would keep em around long enough? *shakes head* Iāve been a user of Kotex sinceā¦13 years ago so I do like the pads. But I find myself disappointed at their new marketing strategy coz I canāt find my trusty overnights!
They donāt do overnights anymore? I thought they did in like 32cm or something? I think Iām one of the rare few who donāt use overnights š TMI I knowā¦
In a way I do like how they are trying to spin it into something that doesnāt need to be hidden. As in girls donāt need to feel ashamed if someone sees their āsuppliesā.
As for the design itās not something that will do it for me although I do prefer them ultrathin. I do love the new Libresse ones so may give this a try too.
Hmmā¦ that is the marketing strategy but then Iād expect the designs on the outside cover not on the inside of the pad. The outside plastic cover is either pink or orange btw, nothing designer there sadly enough.
Sorry ā not about to buy these anytime soon. Cute, but no.
Hahaā¦ seems to be the consensus š
i find this whole design on a pad idea a waste of time and money. nicely designed lingerie, someoneās gonna look at it.
a soiled flowery pad? uhm..
hahaā¦ yeah. If it was the pouch that was floral it might make better sense eh?
i like libresse!