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To ask what you use as deodorant?

138 replies

YellowOrangePink · 13/05/2025 07:24

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.

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leviosaluna · 13/05/2025 16:08

NotSmallButFunSize · 13/05/2025 15:02

Has anyone tried Make Waves?

I have literally used everything and still I end up a sweaty, stinky mess 😔

The only thing that has ever helped are those types like Driclor that you put on at night but the itching is insane!

Getting really fed up with it

Have you used the sure cream one applied at night? The one that’s about a fiver

Bettyfromhomeroom · 13/05/2025 15:59

I use my boyfriends Dove clean comfort as I think it smells lovely and it's not too manly and keeps me protected all day

Nutmuncher · 13/05/2025 15:33

Salt of the Earth Crystal deodorant from H&B

Lasts for months, no smell, no itch, no mess.

hairyunicorn · 13/05/2025 15:30

I use Nuud. 100% natural, no smell and Its amazing!!
Gone down from once per day to every other day. i never smell

Icanttakeanymore1 · 13/05/2025 15:25

Non aluminium, I use a cream stick from a major pharmacy. Works well and no chemical smell.

NeverEndingSnorey · 13/05/2025 15:24

i have been using Secret gel, which I stock up on visits to the US, made a massive difference. I also use Fussy.

I sweat on my forehead, would a crystal rock thing work? Tempted to try.

KellySeveride · 13/05/2025 15:05

Sure for men, or right guard for men.

Mens definitely works better than women’s for some reason. And also it saves buying two different types.

NotSmallButFunSize · 13/05/2025 15:02

Has anyone tried Make Waves?

I have literally used everything and still I end up a sweaty, stinky mess 😔

The only thing that has ever helped are those types like Driclor that you put on at night but the itching is insane!

Getting really fed up with it

Reonie · 13/05/2025 15:01

Mitchum Unscented roll-on then a spray of Clarins Eau Dynamisante

I don't like the smell of most anti-perspirants on me but I do like a nice fresh smell

Miri13 · 13/05/2025 14:20

I use Wild. Have a nice container that I refill when it runs out. I buy refills and there are a nice selection of scents, good for environment also. I’ve not had any complaints so far.

okydokethen · 13/05/2025 13:30

sanex

SP2024 · 13/05/2025 13:19

Nivea Pearl ideally but also use sanex and the Aldi own roll on.

dddilemma · 13/05/2025 13:18

I use two. Fussy lasts all day & smells lovely. I would smell the next day though. Mitchum gel (not cream/roll on/spray though) is excellent, no sweating or smelly BO but has no scent 🙂

LondonSamantha · 13/05/2025 13:12

Mitcham, specifically the roll on is amazing

JoshLymanSwagger · 13/05/2025 13:10

Dove spray.

I don't like the stick or roll on ones. They always seem sticky afterwards, as if you have to wander around your bedroom with your arms in the air for 5 mins.

BestDIL · 13/05/2025 13:08

https://saltoftheearthnatural.com/collections/all-products/products/crystal-deodorant-classic

I use this. Have done for years. Very cost effective and totally natural. One of these crystals lasts about 18 months!

KimberleyClark · 13/05/2025 13:07

RaininSummer · 13/05/2025 12:59

Sanex. I don't understand these 48 hour ones. Don't people wash?

Yes. I can see they would be useful for say a long haul flight to New Zealand, but otherwise?

LindorDoubleChoc · 13/05/2025 13:04

I've been loyal to the Sanex 0% aluminium salts stick since I discovered it maybe 10 years ago (?). It glides on really smoothly, no white marks, very subtle fresh scent which is nice while you're putting it on but doesn't interfere with other perfumes, and mostly of all it doesn't irritate my armpits.

Agree with a pp - if you want to sweat less, don't shave! It makes such a difference.

Sanex

EveryDayisFriday · 13/05/2025 13:03

Mitchum roll on or stick still work well for me.

I do swear by washing sweaty areas daily (pits, bits and undertits) with bar soap 🧼 and there is no smell, despite being a gym goer and in peri meno.

leviosaluna · 13/05/2025 12:59

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 13/05/2025 07:30

I use Sure or Dove Maximum Protection (a cream one that costs a lot more than a standard roll-on). But I need something longer lasting than standard. You don't, so stick with what you know works for you and save yourself a few quid. You're trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist for you.

That ^^
I use the same and usually buy in bulk off Amazon

RaininSummer · 13/05/2025 12:59

Sanex. I don't understand these 48 hour ones. Don't people wash?

AlertEagle · 13/05/2025 12:53

I’ve tried the eco friendly one but didn’t work for me. I don’t sweat much and went back to using Sure the one for black and white clothes.

AlpacaMittens · 13/05/2025 12:48

I use Sure spray antiperspirant, it smells amazing and it really works for me.

I should add that I've stopped shaving my armpits - I trim armpit hair very short but do not completely shave. I've found this helps me massively - I sweat much less, and my sweat smells much less.

It's almost as if armpit hair have a purpose and a reason why they're there!! 🤣😅🤗🙌🏼

DoAWheelie · 13/05/2025 12:45

Dove or Sure cream sticks. The roll one or the sprays don't do anything for me and I feel a sticky mess soon after. I have asthma so I prefer to avoid sprays anyway.

mondaytosunday · 13/05/2025 12:43

Mitchum.