What Deodorants Live Up to their Hype?

As a woman who found herself consistently being failed by deodorants, I know how hard it is to find a deodorant that actually works and left me still dry and smelling fresh at the end of the day. Most women think that they sweat more than the average woman because as women, we are sometimes too embarrassed to talk openly about deodorants, sweat and basically any bodily function that isn’t considered “lady-like.”

So what deodorants lived up to their hype and what deodorants crashed and burned?

Crystal Body Deodorant:

Form:
Stick solid

Pros:
Dries immediately, 100 percent natural, no clothing stains or irritation, aluminum-free

Cons:
Unconventional form, no antiperspirant, no 24-hour protection, slightly high price

Dove Ultimate Clear:

Form:
Stick solid

Pros:
Blocks perspiration, moisturizing formula, low price, no irritation, variety of scents (unscented available)

Cons:
No 24-hour protection, debatably pleasant scents, some clothing stains and balling up reported

Tom’s of Maine Natural Long-Lasting Deodorant Stick:

Form:
Stick gel

Pros:
Natural, soft formula, no clothing stains or irritation, variety of scents (unscented available), aluminum-free, low price

Cons:
No antiperspirant, some strong scents, drying time required, no 24-hour protection

Kiehl’s Superbly Efficient Antiperspirant & Deodorant:

Form:
Cream

Pros:
Blocks perspiration, moisturizing formula, unscented, no clothing stains or irritation

Cons:
Unconventional form, drying time required, no 24-hour protection, high price, limited availability

Secret Clinical Strength:

Form:
Stick solid

Pros:
Lasts more than a day, dries immediately, soft formula, no clothing stains or irritation

Cons:
High price, bedtime application recommended

I hope that this list of deodorants helps when trying to choose the right product for you. I have personally tried more than a handful of different deodorants and antiperspirants and know how hard it is to find the right one that works just the way you need it to. If you have tried any other products that you have loved and want to spread the word about, leave them in the comments!