Best and Worst Deodorants
Provided by Total Beauty
Deodorant is just one of those products you need to be able to trust. That's why we asked TotalBeauty.com readers to share which deodorants kept them sweat and odor free and which, well, didn't. Check out their picks, and say goodbye to stinky pits for good. Plus, find a good deal in the process -- the number three recommended deodorant is only 99 cents!
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The Best: No. 8: Secret Clinical Strength, $6.99
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3
Why: First, the cons. Readers say this is "a little spend-y," "drying," and some didn't love having to apply it at night. Now, the pros. Readers say, "This keeps me dry so much better than anything else!" One reader says, "I have hyper-hydrosis, and it makes me feel disgusting. This is the only non-prescription strength product I can use, and it works!" Others add, "I never sweat anymore; I never get an embarrassing odor," "I [can] wear white again and can't wait for the summer heat. Bring it on!"
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Secret
No. 7: Dove Antiperspirant Deodorant, Ultimate Clear, Smooth Cashmere, $4.49
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.6
Why: One reader explains, "I always saw the commercials with people trying on Dove Ultimate Clear turning their tops [inside out] and said how fake it was, until I put the product to the test myself … [I] looked for deodorant marks and there were absolutely none." In addition to the clear finish, readers say, "It definitely stops sweat and body odor" and "it's like a moisturizer for the underarm skin."
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Dove
No. 6: Jason Tea Tree Oil Deodorant, $5.29
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8
Why: One reader sums it up, "It works great, smells delicious and the ingredients don't compromise my health." The aluminum free formula keeps one reader "fresh as a daisy … all day" and another loves "how dry it feels when you put it on."
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Jason
No. 5: Almay Hypoallergenic Solid, $3.57
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8
Why: Sensitive-skinned readers rave, "I haven't found anything else that works as well and doesn't cause a rash [or] other allergic reactions." They say it's a "great product for everyday usage" and it "keeps me fresh all day."
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No. 4: Pristine Beauty Take A Whiff Natural Deodorant, $22
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.4
Why: Readers say the best part about this product is that it's "aluminum free" and "the first effective vegan deodorant" they've used. It "works all day long [and] smells fantastic," one reader says. Another adds, "I never sweat and I never smell bad [with this]." Also, the tube is "double the size of regular deodorant." Plus readers say, "it is not white so there is never a deodorant mark" and one reader claims, "it feels like you are not wearing anything!"
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No. 2: Mitchum Lady Mitchum Solid Antiperspirant & Deodorant, $3.67
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.7
Why: One reader sums it up: "It passes the quality and quantity test." How? It "doesn't leave that half-sweat, half-scent icky smell" and it "prevents odor even when exercising outside." It also "doesn't leave a stain," one reader says. Another adds, "You know how the commercial used to say 'you could skip a day'? You really can. I know because I … went two full days with no reapplication … and no funky body odor."
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Mitchum
No. 1: Arm & Hammer Arm and Hammer Essentials Natural Deodorant, $3.49
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.8
Why: This aluminum free deodorant "get's the job done," readers say. It's "non-irritating and kept me fresh all day without having to reapply," one reader says. For one reader, "odor is not an issue … but sweating definitely is … this keeps me dry for at least eight hours." Another reader raves, "I have used prescription [deodorants] and this is just as good if not better!"
Arm & Hammer
No. 3: Avon Candid Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, $.99
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.7
Why: Readers say this deodorant is the "best value for the money!" "You definitely get your money's worth," one reader says. Another adds, "at that price you can buy one for each of your favorite Avon fragrances." In addition to the low price, readers say, "The ball applicator is a good size" and "they smell good and they work." Plus, even though it is scented, "it won't overpower any fragrance you put on."
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Candid
The Worst: No. 4: Crystal Body Deodorant Spray, $2.40
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.4
Why: Readers say this "was not as effective as the [Crystal Body Deodorant] stick." Another complaint: "It was very messy. The nozzle would get clogged and the deodorant went everywhere except where I aimed it to go." Another reader has a solution though, "just transfer the liquid into another spray bottle that works for you."
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No. 3: Clarins Gentle Care Cream Deodorant, $15
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.2
Why: Readers complain about the "hefty price" and the "odd scent." They also say "the cream is a little messy," but one reader says "I love the way [this] controls perspiration, doesn't irritate my skin and doesn't leave white marks on my clothing."
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