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It’s time to Tampax and live your life without limits, even on the go. With Tampax Compact Pearl you can get the same incredible all day comfort and protection for up to eight hours as with Tampax Pearl tampons – in a compact extendable applicator. Choose from three different absorbencies to match your changing flow. Got leaks? Go up an absorbency. Uncomfortable to remove? Go down an absorbency. Designed with a LeakGuard Braid to help stop leaks before they happen. Plus, Tampax FormFit protection gently expands to your individual shape. Tampax Compact Pearl Super Absorbency provides protection you can feel good about. Free of dyes, perfume, latex*, BPA, and elemental chlorine bleaching.
Ready to ditch the leaks? Get amazing protection with Tampax, the #1 U.S. Gynecologist recommended tampon brand**. Discover your perfect flow combo and get the protection you need.
* natural rubber latex
** based on 2020 survey
Product benefits
- All day* comfort and protection available in five absorbencies with Tampax Pearl tampons (* up to eight hours)
- #1 U.S. Gynecologist recommended tampon brand* (*based on 2020 survey)
- Free of dyes, perfume, latex*, BPA, and elemental chlorine bleaching (*natural rubber latex)
- Your flow is different every day. Your tampon should be, too
- Same incredible protection of Tampax Pearl tampons in a compact extendable applicator
- LeakGuard Braid helps stop leaks before they happen
- Gently expands to your individual shape thanks to Tampax FormFit protection
- FSA and HSA Eligible
Amazing Protection with Tampax Compact Pearl
LeakGuard Braid
Tampax Pocket Pearl tampons feature a LeakGuard Braid that helps stop leaks by channeling them back into the core.
FormFit Protection
With Tampax FormFit protection the tampon gently expands to your individual shape.
Smooth Removal Layer
Featuring a smooth layer for easy tampon removal and amazing comfort during your period.
Compact Applicator
Get the same incredible protection as Tampax Pearl with a compact applicator for on-the-go.
Find Your Flow Combo
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does Tampax Compact Pearl feel different than other tampons?
Tampax Compact Pearl Tampons have a special LeakGuard Braid to help stop leaks before they happen, while a Smooth Removal Layer allows for easy removal. Plus, FormFit Protection gently expands to fit your individual shape. - How long can I wear a tampon?
You can wear a tampon for up to eight hours, but never leave a tampon in for longer than that. If you usually sleep longer than 8 hours, set an alarm or just use a pad instead. - How do I know which absorbency to use?
Choosing the right tampon absorbency can make a big difference to be comfortable and avoiding leaks. Take the Tampax Quiz on Tampax's website to learn more. - What makes Tampax Compact Pearl different from Tampax Pearl?
Both Tampax Pearl and Tampax Compact Pearl offer outstanding protection with a LeakGuard Braid to help prevent leaks. The main difference is that Tampax Compact Pearl is compact in size so it can fit in your pocket. When ready to use, extend the compact applicator to make it a full-size applicator.
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