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Eco Score 2.5/10
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Tampax
Tampax Pearl Tampons
★★★★☆ 4.3 / 5
Tampax Pearl is the best-selling tampon in the US, using a BPA-free plastic applicator and a cotton/rayon absorbent core. It performs reliably with no learning curve, but it's single-use, and the recurring cost adds up over years of use.
$8.99 per box of 36
Pros
- ✓Widely available at every US pharmacy, grocery store, and big-box retailer
- ✓BPA-free plastic applicator makes insertion straightforward for first-time users
- ✓No learning curve — familiar, single-use format
Cons
- ✗Single-use plastic applicator and packaging generate ongoing waste with every box
- ✗Recurring cost adds up — a typical user spends $50–150+ per year on tampons and pads
- ✗Contains cotton and rayon; ingredient sourcing isn't independently published
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