Equate Tampons with Cardboard Applicators, Unscented, Light/Regular/Super (54 Count)

comparable and just as good as other similar brands for less. I will say that the tampon itself could be made of higher quality fibers and ingredients such as cotton rather than synthetic fibers. That usually comes at a greater cost though. I was however surprised to see that these had castor oil on the ingredients list as well- so beware if you happen to have a castor allergy. They come in paper and the applicators themselves are fully cardboard. the box is also cardboard. it's a great budget (and greener than plastic) option than most. They do what they're supposed to do but definitely aren't a top of the line tampon made with natural ingredients. I fully recommend them if you're on a budget though and I really have no complaints because similar high end brands are selling the exact same thing for twice as much.

I don't know what everyone's dysfunction is with not being able to have the applicator slide smoothly, the applicator not being strong enough, or the applicator being painful but these are TAMPONS. I haven't used these in years but managed to use them without issue. They absorb as intended, they are comfortable as can be and cheap for being something that you are throwing away. Be sure to use the right absorption for the type of flow and there are no issues!!