Deodorant/anti-perspirant recs

[fernweh]

What do you use that works well? I used Degree for a long time and then it stopped working for me. I switched to Secret Clinical and that worked great for awhile, until it didn’t.

I know I have heard in the past you should switch from time to time because you can build up an immunity of sorts. What do I use now? I’m getting stinky and I know if I can smell myself other people can as well.

[Jalapeñomel]

Lume

[osulori]

I really like Native coconut vanilla, but it has to be the sensitive skin formula because apparently my armpits don't like deodorant with baking soda as an ingredient. If I have to go somewhere after work I sometimes need a quick refresh but not always.

[laterz]

Secret Out Last solid. I had the same problem, and this has worked for quite a while now.

[mommyatty]

I love Dove. It doesn’t make me itchy. I used to love Degree until it started making me itchy.

[midwestmama]

One thing that might be helpful is an armpit detox from time-to-time (maybe once a month). You can use bentonite clay paste (buy the powder and then make the paste) for the armpit detox mask.

I use a brand called Pretty Frank, and use their Charcoal Seaside baking soda-free deodorant. I stopped using anti-perspirants years ago due to aluminum, and have tried a number of different natural products. Lume works pretty well too, but I could not get past the smell (before it dried).

[noodleoo]

When do you apply it? I started showering at night and apply then as opposed to in the morning and it works way better. Apparently antiperspirant works better if it’s had time to absorb into your skin.

I’ve been using Dove for years and it works well for me.

[mrsd2006]

Secret Clinical.

[dexteroni]

I like Almay. I had been using Dove for years and switched because Almay is a completely clear gel, so it never gets on your clothes. And it works better than Dove for me. Not a lot of stores carry it; I’ve gotten it at CVS and Meijer, but now I just get it on Amazon.

www.amazon.com/Almay-Hypoallergenic-Clear-Fragrance-Deodorant/dp/B00008O2X5/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_pp?

[Deleted]

I go back and forth between Native and Lume (the antiperspirant kind in the stick).

[sadie]

The natural kinds don't work for me at all. I rotate between degree, secret clinical, and dove.

[ssmjlm]

I go between Dove and Mega Babe, but the pink one is the only one that works from that brand.

[expectantsteelerfan]

My rec was going to be Secret Clinical, but then I saw that was what you were currently using that isn't working. TBH only the 'soft solid' works for me, and I do put it on 3x a day (at night when I put my pj's on, in the morning after I shower, and then again after I clean up after working out). The only time I feel like I might smell is when I'm dripping sweat from working out, but even though, I don't notice I smell, but I feel like if I didn't re-apply after that, the next time I'm out in the sun or even remotely exerting myself (like carrying laundry up the stairs) I would smell.

[verycontrary247]

Carpe antiperspirant in the "original" scent is life changing

[meowmaps]

I use Tom’s of Maine deodorant and like pp shower and apply at night.

[jane6672]

Nuud.

I LOVE this stuff. I only have to apply 2x a week, it lasts even through workouts.

[shopgirl07]

Kosas Chemistry deodorant is my ride or die. You can get it on Amazon.

Secret worked well for me, but was way too harsh. And natural deodorant is very much not for me.

[spindle92]

I'm a sweaty beast and Mitchum Women's Triple Odor Defense is my go to.

[stemmie]

Mitchum Women's gets the job done here. The roll-on seems to work the best, but I prefer the solid stick.

Certain Dri is supposedly the strongest available, but it bothers my skin.

[urbancowgirl]

Sol de Janeiro's Rio Deo is amazing. It's the only aluminum-free deodorant that works for me.

[erbear]

I’m a Lume convert.

[lindyanne]

Secret clinical

[macmars45]

Aluminum free Secret. I can only find it at Safeway though.

[Saudade]

Old Spice soft solid. Love this

I use glycolic acid toner several times a week after a shower to clear out the pores of the build up. Works super well

[brooke77]

Native - Apple Butter & Struedel. It’s a deodorant and smells amazing. I had to switch to a non-aluminum after I got a bad reaction from Secret Outlast.

[dirtyred]

1Another vote for Mitchum