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To ask what you use as deodorant?

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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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Nushi21 · 13/05/2025 12:41

Mitchum roll on and spray. I have both, and use either as and when. I don’t sweat much on my body but my head gets sweaty easily. Imagine a spray for your scalp!!

Like you I’ve seen many ads for new deodorants, I just stick to what I know. Also some antiperspirant sprays have way too many particles and that triggers my breathing.

bugaboo218 · 13/05/2025 12:37

I used to use sure stick antiperspirant for years and years and it was fine.

Don't know if sure have recently changed their formula, but I can no longer use it , as my arm pits were red raw and itchy after use.

I now use dove maximum on hot days, or for exercising . Vichy roll on for everyday use it keeps my pits fresh all day and a dove spray for under my boobs and feet.

If you like what you are using op why swap?

Quacking4it · 13/05/2025 12:35

Sanex roll on. Lots burn me, mitxham was the worst it was agony!

Skybyrd · 13/05/2025 12:34

Mitchum stick (shower fresh if I can get it) in Summer/warmer months and Wild Ocean Fresh in Winter/cooler months.

This combo works well for me. I really like Wild one, but I need a good anti-perspirant in warm months, hence using the very effective Mitchum I'm likely to sweat a lot.

KimberleyClark · 13/05/2025 12:33

Jubaju · 13/05/2025 12:30

I hated the wild ones.
i want to try fussy
im using Mitchum but it’s making me a bit sore :(

it’s a minefield finding the right one 😭

Try the Fussy coconut milk fragrance. I’ve tried some of the other fragrances but found they an be a bit stingy if applied straight after shaving. The coconut one is lovely and gentle though.

Jubaju · 13/05/2025 12:30

I hated the wild ones.
i want to try fussy
im using Mitchum but it’s making me a bit sore :(

it’s a minefield finding the right one 😭

thesugarbumfairy · 13/05/2025 12:29

I use this one because I seem to whiff more now I'm a bit older and this does the trick https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08DDSTMCC

ghostyslovesheets · 13/05/2025 12:26

Thanks to menopause every single thing caused me to get huge red raw bumps under my arms - very itchy!

a friend who was going through chemo suggested Moogoo and it the only thing my skin copes with.

Mary46 · 13/05/2025 12:21

They pricey in Dublin 8euro! I use lidl spray or Dove or Right Guard.

ManchesterLu · 13/05/2025 12:19

I've recently started trying Salt of the Earth. It's weird. It smells of nothing, feels like nothing, looks like nothing. But it works! I actually don't like it because it's so odd not smelling anything, but it works! I don't know if I can get used to it!

monkeysox · 13/05/2025 12:12

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.

Antiperspirant. Sure max. Nothing else works for me.

blubbyblub · 13/05/2025 12:12

What are these fancy deodorants you see OP

if what you are using is working why bother changing. It’s just deodorant. Or just try one. How much do you have to lose? A few pounds? Just try one

AmazingBouncingFerret · 13/05/2025 12:10

Usually whichever is the cheapest - I’m often scandalised at the prices of some of them! Sure anti perspirant used to be a pound! Now the shops are trying to tell me that they’re on offer for £3.95!

DoNotStandOnRotatingChairs · 13/05/2025 12:08

Rexina hard one, not roll on.
For auper busy days perspirex.

Both are smashing imho

Sahara123 · 13/05/2025 12:02

Mitchum roll on. With as little smell as possible

Firstruleofsoupover · 13/05/2025 12:00

Fit Pit. Not a great name, but comes in a glass pot and lasts three months. It is very nice. All that bother of having to wash a t shirt or blouse after each wear -gone. I’ve been on it for around five years.

The shop takes back empty pot and lid, and gives you 20p off the next pot.

Moier · 13/05/2025 11:51

Mitcham
Used it like forever.
Dries your arms up. My GP recommended it to me when l was 15

ItGhoul · 13/05/2025 11:50

I sweat a lot and I use Mitchum Ultimate Gel (not the ordinary Mitchum stick/roll-on - the clear gel one). It's more expensive than normal antiperspirant but I find it miles more effective and it doesn't leave marks on clothes.

smallglassbottle · 13/05/2025 11:48

I can only use Dove as I'm allergic to everything else, even the 'natural' eco type ones.

Hollieandtheivie · 13/05/2025 11:46

I use Mum sensitive roll on. When I've tried others, I've had skin irritation. I'm definitely smellier in peri though.

brettsalanger · 13/05/2025 11:46

I really rate fussy.

Midnightlove · 13/05/2025 11:44

I use the Mitcham stick one. The only one I've found to last and not end up with smelly pits

Superscientist · 13/05/2025 11:42

Another wild person. It has made a huge difference!

GoldDuster · 13/05/2025 11:41

I picked one up in TK Maxx years ago by ClayDry, and now have to track it down on the internet, as it's brilliant.

TheWibble · 13/05/2025 11:29

I use Sainsburys own brand antiperspirant spray. Although in the hot weather I switch to Mitchum ultimate, as the Sainsburys doesn't cut it when the temp goes above 25.