September 18, 2024 at 2:18 am

‘They trick you!’ – Costco Shopper Notes That The Store’s Packaging For Dove Deodorant Hasn’t Changed, But There’s Less Product In The Pack

by Ashley Ashbee

Source: TikTok/@boulderdancer

Sometimes you get a rude awakening after shopping. it usually happens when you get home.

That’s what happened to this Costco shopper and TikToker @boulderdancer.

She made a video about her complaint and it has gone viral.

“There used to be five deodorants in this Costco pack.”

Source: TikTok/@boulderdancer

But “There are only four,” she adds, presenting the box cover.

“They trick you,” she says.

“The package is the same size and they took one away.”

Source: TikTok/@boulderdancer

Then she shows the inside of the package and we see that there is a piece of cardboard where the fifth Dove deodorant used to be.

“That’s some garbage” the man recording her says off camera after zooming in on the cardboard piece.

“Yeah. Like Costco,” She replies.

Source: TikTok/@boulderdancer

Then the video ends.

This phenomenon is a form of shrinkflation and it has been very common since COVID-19.

Watch the full video.

@boulderdancer

#shrinkflation at Costco @Dove Beauty & Personal Care

♬ original sound – boulderdancer

Here is what people are saying.

A lot of people were salty about her complaint.

Source: TikTok/@boulderdancer

Some people were also angry about the change.

Source: TikTok/@boulderdancer

I’ve been thinking of switching to a spray deodorant. I’m tired of the regular kind staining my shirts.

Source: TikTok/@boulderdancer

I don’t know about Dove, but I think the other brands I’ve used have always stained.

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That’s the worst because then it breaks and falls off.

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You should always read packaging carefully.

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Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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