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11 Best Deodorants — and the 4 Worst

Here are the deodorants that readers love — and the ones that left them high and (not) dry

by Hayley Mason, Jessica Amaris

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We've all been there: You're giving a presentation or you're on a first date and instead of focusing on the moment, all you can think is, "Do I have sweat stains? Am I getting white stuff on my dress? Is my dry cleaner going to think I'm stalking him?" In order to find the best deodorant, you've got to go through a lot of bad ones. Luckily, TotalBeauty.com readers aren't shy about sharing what deodorants and antiperspirants work — and which ones are a (floral-scented) hot mess.

If you're looking for a long-lasting, sweat-preventing, fresh-smelling deodorant, then have no fear. Here are the 11 best deodorants — and the ones you should avoid — on the market according to our readers.

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products mentioned

Clinique Antiperspirant-Deodorant Roll-On

6.8

Tom's of Maine Natural Long-Lasting Deodorant Stick

6.0

Suave 24-Hour Protection Invisible Solid

5.8

Secret Original Aerosol

4.9

Fresh Roll-on Sugar, Deodorant and Antiperspirant

7.4

Jason Soothing Aloe Vera Deodorant Stick

8.1

Pristine Beauty Take A Whiff! Natural Deodorant

8.5

Avon On Duty Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant

8.6

Nature's Gate Organics Fruit Blend Deodorant Stick

8.6

Kiehl's Superbly Efficient Anti-Perspirant and...

8.7

Certain Dri Regular Roll-On

9.0

Mitchum Advanced Roll-On Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant

9.1

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant / Anti-Perspirant

8.7

Secret Outlast & Olay Smooth Solid Deodrant

10.0

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by brianna121791 Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 08:06PM Report as inappropriate

I work as a waitress and a bartender and I go out and dance a lot with friends, so you could say I’m a very active person. One of my coworkers at the restaurant saw me putting on anti-perspirant during one of my breaks and she gave me some Lavilin to try. I put on some that night and haven’t used my anti-perspirant since! Even when the restaurant is crazy busy and I’m running around taking care of customers all night, I am completely odorless at the end of my shift. I usually apply it once a week, after a shower, and I am good to go!

by lindafay Monday, April 29, 2013 at 10:34AM Report as inappropriate

i believe UARMSOL deodorant powder is one of the best out there. I'm using it now and there's no chemicals, oil or scents. The deodorant doesn't mask odour either and it works great there's no armpit odours even after exercises.

by underarm Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11:23AM Report as inappropriate

I agree the Secret Scent Expressions Gel deoderant was pretty bad. It smelled nice but that is about it.

by glandrews Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 06:27PM Report as inappropriate

I use dove deoderant and it works well

by butterfly11 Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate

Applause! Excellent picks. I love Certain Dri and Avon's On-Duty (really a bargain during a sale). Mitchum Liquid should definitely be included here--you CAN actually skip a day without perspiration or odor!

by GigiSD Friday, March 8, 2013 at 06:55PM Report as inappropriate

No Dove? It workes great for me even before I started transitioning. Really suprised it was no where to be found here. I have never used any of the products mentioned in this guide. Might try some and see though

by Alana_Danes Friday, February 22, 2013 at 08:13AM Report as inappropriate

I love dove deodorant

by LittleBunny Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10:37PM Report as inappropriate

I am glad I am not the only one who had issues with the Tom's deodorant.

by charbonn Friday, January 11, 2013 at 02:10AM Report as inappropriate

I love dove deoderant

by LittleBunny Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 09:49PM Report as inappropriate