Carefree Breathable
19 reviews

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Johnson and Johnson - thank you for finally listening to our concerns and issues with the Breathable panty liners. In 2024, I made a review of the declining quality of this pantyliner. My main issue was the challenging task of trying to peel off the strip due to the strong adhesive that extended to the edge of the liner. The liners from batches of… Read more
September and October 2025 (hopefully from hereon) are easier to peel off as the adhesive strip no longer extends to the edge of the liner. THANK YOU so much for rectifying this issue, taking one stressload off my daily life. I am at peace now with Johnson and Johnson’s Carefree pantyliner.
Total disbelief – Have been using this product for about 30 years and never had any issues with the panty liners. Recently bought two packs and was shocked to see what they have become. There is no way you can use these. It is as though they have forgotten to attach the main padding and you just have a paper thin piece of adhesive type tape and ever so small and… Read more
crumple up. Impossible to ever use. In the photo on left a normal panty liner next to it is what you get.
Poor quality – These liners used to be quality, even & stick. Now they don’t stick & half the time are completely uneven. Out a a 22 pack I usually only get 1-3 good liners. Waste of money. Done!!! Show details
Gone to bad quality and now cost more – Been using these for years, lately they seem to have changed- more flimsy/light fabric and don't stick as well and bunch up at front..will be looking for another brand as these now also cost alot more..why do companies who have a gr8 product try to skimp-customers aren't stupid Show details
Why has Carefree Barely There quality become so bad? – I have used Carefree Barely There for many years, it is only in the last three months or so that I have noticed that they have no stick and fall out on underwear easily. I don't know if a change has been made but I will have to discontinue use. I am disappointed as I have used this product for so long.
Irritating- literally – Material is not for sensitive skin. I’ve tried multiple times and causes terrible rash and swelling. Making me add min 30 words is forcing me to use more negative descriptions so I’ll just leave it there. Show details
NOT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN – I am elderly and NEED LONG panty liners unscented due to suffering allergic reaction to anything scented in the genital region. Not only do you not do LONG unscented panty liners the 'normal' unscented ones are far too small. It has proven almost impossible to buy any LONG NON odour control liners. There must be many women who also require non scented products. Show details
Sticky residues – The sticky side leaves residues on my underwear and my nails almost every time I touch it and it’s hard to remove them. It’s so annoying. I will never buy this product again and wouldn’t recommend this to anyone. Show details
So disappointed now – I have been using Carefree breathable for yonks but sometime in the last few years they changed them and since last year the sticky glue sticks to your fingers, even difficult to wash off. I rang the company more that 8 months ago and when I asked the operator he said they'ed had lots of similar complaints ... so I waited thinking they would act… Read more
on the complaints and change it ... but no ... latest box I purchased is still the same ... sticky. I am not interested in Companies that do not listen to their customers
Low Grade Sticky Irritates My Skin – I've been using this Carefree Panty Liners (Original or Breathable) forever! It was really good, especially the paste or glue that they use, but no longer. Now, it's so hard to use... it sticks to my finger while trying to peel it off, damages my underwear, and can't use it for the whole day anymore coz it irritates my skin!. Please don't change what's already perfect. Show details
Better than original – This is better than carefree original. Carefree breathable used to be my preferred liner... that was many years ago. I have just discovered that Olivia pink liner from Aldi is better, same quality but better price.
No longer the same – I've been using carefree for more than a decade and it was the best product I came across until recently. It was great for more than just the spotty days and it has never leaked. It also holds its shape and doesn't bunch up like other products. But with the latest batch I've bought, I noticed that it's no longer leak-proof and it can't even… Read more
protect against those really light spotty days. It goes straight thru to the underwear. Disappointing since it used to be such a good product but is now no longer dependable.
I've asked fellow friends who've used carefree for a long time and they've complained about having the same issue with their recent purchases.
EDIT: I've just noticed that this is only an issue with Carefree Breathables. The Carefree Original (individually packed) still appears leak-proof as they have not sacrificed the plastic layer in favour of "breathability".
Terrible product – These are the worst liners I have used, leaked through even with the lightest flow The pad itself is quite rigid on the sides and very uncomfortable to wear Will never buy again and am throwing out my semi full box !!
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Leakable – Crap crap and more crap. Never again seriously really bad product. They leak on the lightest period. I don't get why it has holes for air, when it leaks through.
lets not use carefree until they get rid of their new advertisment – I have used carefree in the past, but they have gone too far to try and get media attention so now I will not buy this product again until their ad changes to something more tasteful. I am not embarrassed by normal female issues but as alot of other women will agree with me, we don't need to be discussing it at dinner time either!! Just like its… Read more
normal to go to the toilet but I don't describe that experience with friends or co worker or even family members as it is not necessary!! Rate it as terrible if you agree. nothing The offensive ad.
Excellent – I use these every day mainly because I'm too lazy to handwash my underwear before machine washing. I've tried others which can get fluffy, scrunch up or are too stiff, rough, non-breathable and are more expensive. Carefree's liners stay flat, stay in place, aren't noticeable, and don't have any strong perfume smell. They are suitable for light… Read more
protection or even quite heavy leaks for light days or when wearing tampons. They keep me fresh and feeling secure at very little cost. I've been using them for over 10 years now and won't bother trying any other brands now. I like the minimal packaging used compared to other products. Economical, comfortable protection.
Excellent – I have tried all the brands of liners and I must admit that these are the best out there. They are very thin and yet amazingly absorbent. They never move as the sticky strip is always very sticky. They are all breahtable & thin, so that you don't even feel like you are wearing a liner. These liners are great - I will never use another brand again… Read more
after finding these. They are inexpensive, durable, comfortable and most importantly thin. Others that I have tried had gone fluffy and also are very perfumed. They're good for everyday use or light period use. No complaints at all - it is a great product!
OK – these are great liners however they are not as soft as other liners. they are very thin and comfortable and they arent noticable through your undies nice and thin, invisable. great price and individually wrapped. cheap. Great price for a pack itchy kinda feeling and not as soft as other liners.
Excellent – I reall like these liners.I am past menopause and so I use them only for personal freshness and during summer.I tried a few brands but kept coming back to these as they are so small and comfortable, and they are what they say, "breathable".The adhesive they use really works and they stay in place brilliantly and you can hardly tell you are wearing… Read more
them at all.Their absorbtion ability is amazing for such a small pad - and they don't have a nasty chemical perfume like some brands do. I woudl recommend these to women of mature age and those who need a bit of extra protection during their period. Very comfortable Nothing, no problems
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