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YellowOrangePink · 2025-05-13T06:24:45+00:00

I've always just used cheap roll ons, I don't sweat much but I want to smell fresh as I work closely with others. However, I've been seeing all these new fancy deodorants in the supermarkets lately and they're just so expensive and I'm scared to try one in case they're rubbish because I can buy ten of my regular deodorant for the price of one of these - I'm really skeptical that their performance matches my existing roll on. Is this the way the world is going though? Is it worth giving them a shot? Or are you one of these people who genuinely somehow don't even need to use any? I've had a couple of colleagues who whiff every so often, and I really don't want to. Its a bit of a shameless request for people's experiences before I go and potential waste my money.

SoapCollector · 13/05/2025 20:53

RaspberryBeretxx · 13/05/2025 20:44

I used this recipe most recently. I know what you mean about the bicarb of soda though. You could start with 2 tablespoons of that then melt it down again and add one more if it wasn’t doing enough.

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Thanks very much @RaspberryBeretxx I'll give it a go. It does work out so much cheaper to make your own. 😀

TooFancyNancy · 13/05/2025 20:52

I always used to use whatever was cheapest, usually an Aldi spray antiperspirant, and theyve always worked brilliantly for me, but since being pregnant I noticed that most antiperspirants were not very effective.
I’ve found the sure maximum protection or Mitchum ultimate are the most effective for me at the moment!
also I think making sure you’ve washed and thoroughly scrubbed your armpits properly with actual bar soap and not just rubbing on shower gel makes the biggest difference for me.

Genevieva · 13/05/2025 20:48

Whatever’s in special offer, but I buy my teenage kids aluminium free deodorant.

Lost20211 · 13/05/2025 20:47

Salt of The Earth Unscented Crystal. Works amazingly (got strong body odour).

AusBoundDD · 13/05/2025 20:46

Heavy sweater here. Driclor twice a week and Dove Advanced spray every day is what works best for me. Used Mitchum stick for years but bizarrely it stopped working and was actually making me more sweaty/smelly!

RaspberryBeretxx · 13/05/2025 20:44

SoapCollector · 13/05/2025 19:49

@RaspberryBeretxx would you mind sharing the recipe you use please? I tried making my own years ago but found it hard to get the balance of bicarbonate of soda right, to stop smells but not too strong that it irritated my armpits.

Op - I am using Earth Conscious deodorant stick at the moment from my local health food shop. It works well for me. I've also used wild and that worked well. The pitrock type alum stone/ crystal ones work ok but I found it a bit of a pain applying to damp skin and letting it dry before getting dressed.

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I used this recipe most recently. I know what you mean about the bicarb of soda though. You could start with 2 tablespoons of that then melt it down again and add one more if it wasn’t doing enough.

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Coconutter24 · 13/05/2025 20:07

If your usual roll on works for you then why change it and spend more money on one?

Shinyandnew1 · 13/05/2025 20:01

Mitchum Powder fresh stick-I've used it for years and it works really well. I haven't noticed any change in formula.

olympicsrock · 13/05/2025 19:50

I used Dove cream stick for 15 years ( job where I sweat a lot ) . It stopped working at perimenopause and I now use Mitchum cream stick which is awesome

SoapCollector · 13/05/2025 19:49

RaspberryBeretxx · 13/05/2025 11:29

Oh, I didn't know that! Thanks.

I've actually started making my own as well so maybe will stick with that (I just use coconut oil, bicarb of soda and arrowroot powder with essential oil).

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@RaspberryBeretxx would you mind sharing the recipe you use please? I tried making my own years ago but found it hard to get the balance of bicarbonate of soda right, to stop smells but not too strong that it irritated my armpits.

Op - I am using Earth Conscious deodorant stick at the moment from my local health food shop. It works well for me. I've also used wild and that worked well. The pitrock type alum stone/ crystal ones work ok but I found it a bit of a pain applying to damp skin and letting it dry before getting dressed.

SummerDaysOnTheWay · 13/05/2025 19:48

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 13/05/2025 19:42

I was fortunate enough to capture a bager in my garden, well I say garden maybe more a wildlife preserve, anyway I rub it's bttm (not sure I can use words like that on here) under my arms and RESULT! you don't get a wiff of the old Body Odour (B.O.) although to be fair I do get some snarely looks from Jack Russells.
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😂😂😂🦡🦡🦡

SummerDaysOnTheWay · 13/05/2025 19:47

Wild

thedeadneverdie · 13/05/2025 19:45

Fussy coconut hypoallergenic one. Put it on after morning and evening shower.

Wild one for my feet as I have loads and it gave me a rash so I use it on my feet now.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 13/05/2025 19:42

I was fortunate enough to capture a bager in my garden, well I say garden maybe more a wildlife preserve, anyway I rub it's bttm (not sure I can use words like that on here) under my arms and RESULT! you don't get a wiff of the old Body Odour (B.O.) although to be fair I do get some snarely looks from Jack Russells.
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IOYOYO · 13/05/2025 19:34

Fussy works brilliantly for me. I tried it after everything else failed and it’s been great. I did have an allergic reaction to the standard formula so switched to the sensitive one and it’s better than anything else. I do still sweat but don’t have a problem with smelling.

Brbreeze · 13/05/2025 19:30

I’m a fussy convert.

Wanted something without nasties when I was breastfeeding a newborn and have continued using it. It is deodorant not antiperspirant but it really works at stopping smell. Personally I found Wild rubbish but I know some people get on with it.

lovemycbf · 13/05/2025 19:29

If your regular deodorant works well for you then don’t change it

Downtrod · 13/05/2025 19:28

Solid crystal deodorant from Amazon its un perfumed and I never smell and it lasts about a year its called salt of the eath £5.99

BatshitCrazyWoman · 13/05/2025 19:27

I use Sure or Dove roll on. Sprays make me cough.

Summersunshinebliss · 13/05/2025 19:17

I use wild and love it. It's transformed my stinking bo peri meno pits. My tip would be to apply it gently and in lines across rather than up and down. I first tried it up and down the way and it was a bit messy at times but think I was using to much pressure. It lasts for ages and I can get dressed immediately including black clothes that it doesn't mark (this blew my mind)

StripyHorse · 13/05/2025 18:01

I used to use Bionsen stick which was fine, but I switched to Wild to save packaging. If you want to try that (or Gussy) I would recommend either looking for a free sample offer, or try the refill without the case first so you aren't wasting as much money only to find it doesn't suit.

GinghamMistress · 13/05/2025 17:54

I have one excessively BO prone armpit, nothing has ever reached including Mitcham. My friend who runs marathons recommended Perspiguard which I only apply 1-2 times per week. It does have aluminum in it though but has given me such relief for years now, I used to be so so embarrassed.

If your cheap one works then keep at it!

PruthePrune · 13/05/2025 17:10

@orangegato

Same. Men's stuff is much more effective than women's.

NannyR · 13/05/2025 16:57

I use a crystal stone - I think the one I have at the moment is "salt of the earth". It doesn't stop me sweating but it keeps me completely odour free and one stone (£5ish) will last for several years.

muddyford · 13/05/2025 16:10

Sure for men, Sanex ditto, Mitchum ditto. Whichever is on offer. Mitchum on offer is excellent value per ml.