Periods are not often talked about. Not only in the blogging world, but in real life too. They should be though, because they're natural and healthy. So when I was contacted and asked to review the new Lil Lets range, I agreed.
I was sent the sanitary towels to review. I wanted to get a sense of the whole range, so I then went out and bought two packs/tubs of tampons.
I've been using these for the last week and here are my thoughts:
Fresh Lock Ultra Towels - Long, £1.99 from Boots.
A few key features:
- Ultra slim towel for a comfortable fit
- Wings for extra security
- Breathable ultra soft non-woven cover
- Twice as absorbent as the leading brand
- Towels individually wrapped in soft grey whisper wrappers for ultimate discretion
- Packaged in a pretty drawstring bag with a ribbon and removable band
Teens Ultra Towels - Day and Night variants, £1.59 from Boots.
A few key features:
- Shorter in length and narrower in width
- Ultra thin with wings
- Super absorbent with a breathable soft non-woven cover
- Individually wrapped in whisper wrappers for ultimate discretion
- Packaged in a pretty drawstring bag with a ribbon and removable sleeve
Silk Comfort Compact Tampons (Regular and Super Plus pictured above), £2.39 but currently £1.75 at Boots.
A few key features:
- Applicator expands widthways for ease of use
- Packaged in patterned, cylinder tubs
Overall, I like the range. A lot of effort has gone into it, from the drawstring bags and tubs, to the actual products. These features ensure that your time of the month is a little more pleasant. I think it also helps girls realise that periods shouldn't be seen as ugly. I really like that the products are in whisper wrappers, so you can change your towels or tampons without everyone in the public toilets knowing. I also like the ultra long towels. When wearing them, they gave me confidence that I wasn't going to leak.
Is there anything I would change?
This is me being picky, but I would love the drawstring bags to be made of fabric. I could then re-use them for storing bits and bobs!
I know the expandable applicator of the tampons is a main feature with the new design, so they can't really change it, but I would prefer them to be made out of cardboard. I normally use cardboard applicators and haven't had any problems with them. They're also better for the environment.
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