December 4, 2008

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 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 deodorant 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 deodorant 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 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 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!

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In addition to being the Founder and Editor of Woman Tribune, Holly Ord is a freelance writer, web designer and developer, feminist activist and blogger, and hopeless video game addict. She lives in Northeastern Pennsylvania and has been blogging on liberal politics and gender equality on her personal website, Menstrual Poetry since 2007.

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7 Comments on What Deodorants Live Up to their Hype? / Add Your Comment

  1. cohnsey says:

    Did you like the crystal one? Did it actually work?

  2. energy shot says:

    ive always been a dove girl, but i am kind of intrigued by the other ones.
    -jack

  3. well i don’t use deo’s usually but in summer i need them to hide the body odor my select is axe

  4. Jj says:

    I was a tried-and-true Secret user for the longest time … when they came out with Platinum I thought I went to deoderant heaven, if such a thing existed..lol…but I have to say, Dove’s deoderant is really quite nice as well – and works, even in my worst sweats (and hot flashes and night sweats…a-hem).

  5. Mary says:

    May I please enquire if there are deodorants that are animal friendly, or free of using animals for testing? A more “A La Natural” so to speak or organic type? Thank you for any insight , and your input.

  6. I like dove the most. Beautiful fragrant.

  7. nice and informative post. my personal favorite is dove too. :)
    thanks for sharing.

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