Some of My Favorite Things

Since I've had a lot of time lately, between searching for jobs, I have begun to put together a list of my favorite items that I purchase on a regular basis. Now, the best thing is to check where you will be staying to determine what you will or won't need. All of my research has been done online.


My mind started wandering and I was thinking, "What if I couldn't find my favorite soft drink in Brazil?". Well, as truth has it, I can't. My favorite soft drink is Diet Mountain Dew, via Pepsico. They do not even sell regular, syrupy Mountain Dew in Brazil. Thanks to my vast research, and Pepsi Brazil - I was able to see what products are marketed to Brazil. Incidentally, they do sell Pepsi, Pepsi Light, Pepsi Twist (w/ lime), and Pepsi Twist Light. They also do Gatorade and Lipton Iced Teas - but to the disappointment of Southerners everywhere - there is NO sweet tea.


My favorite shampoo & conditioner, Pantene Pro-V, is sold in Brazil. Amazingly, it is marketed with their spokeswoman Gisele. Could this be a higher end product line in Brazil? If anyone knows, please leave me a comment. 


Speaking of female hygiene products, I was checking out my favorite razors of all time - the Schick Quattro for Women. I cannot find that this is made in Brazil. I am disappointed, but they do produce Gillette razors for women. Again, if anyone knows if Schick is made in Brazil, let me know!


Again, I cannot find Aquafresh marketed in Brazil. In America, they are distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, but I could not find anything on their Brazilian site. But, there is always Colgate in Brazil - they have different toothpastes marketed on their website -  Colgate Max, Colgate Total 12hr, Colgate Sensitive. Crest also has a market in Brazil - their toothpastes are too many to list, please check the link for available products. Incidentally, they are owned by Proctor & Gamble, which also owns Vicks - so when I get the sniffles in Brazil, it will still feel like home.


In a city like Jundiaí, there should be these products available to buy, but it does not appear that we would be far from Sao Paulo to take a trip if need be.