Deodorant · Checked list
Which deodorants have no baking soda?
18 of the 21 aluminum-free deodorants we checked list no baking soda. 3 do: Schmidt's Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Bergamot & Lime, PAPATUI Aluminum-Free Deodorant (Cedar Sport), and Native Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Unscented. On a label, baking soda is called sodium bicarbonate.
Our picks
Most reviewed
Native Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Coconut & Vanilla
No baking soda. 4.4 stars from 137,887 ratings across all scents.1, 2
Cheapest per ounce
Speed Stick Aluminum Free Men's Deodorant, Regular, 4-pack
No baking soda. 4.7 stars from 22,769 ratings.3
Best for sensitive underarms
Hume Supernatural Aluminum Free Deodorant, Unscented, 2-pack
No baking soda, no listed fragrance, no dye. 4.0 stars from 633 ratings.4 It is the only stick we checked that passes every part of the rule, so it wins even though its 4.0 rating is lower than our other picks.
- Most reviewed: the most Amazon ratings among baking-soda-free sticks rated 4.0 stars or more.
- Cheapest per ounce: lowest price per ounce of the 18 with no baking soda.
- Sensitive underarms: no baking soda, no fragrance and no scent oils on the label, no dye, and at least 500 ratings; then the highest star rating.
A tie in stars goes to the product with more ratings. Prices on Amazon, November 1, 2026.5
Check the label
One brand, two formulas
Native makes more than one regular stick. The word “Native” on the box does not tell you which one you hold.
Native Coconut & Vanilla does not
The Coconut & Vanilla stick lists magnesium oxide and no sodium bicarbonate.1 Same brand, same price, different list. Native Sensitive lists magnesium hydroxide and no baking soda, but it lists fragrance, so it is not the fragrance-free pick.
The deodorants this question is about
The 3 that list baking soda, and 7 of the 18 that do not (the picks and the most reviewed). Cheapest per ounce first. See all 21 aluminum-free deodorants.
Baking soda and fragrance come from the ingredient list on each product's Amazon listing, which we read ourselves. Sold for is what the Amazon title says. Per ounce = price divided by all the ounces in the listing.
No baking soda (7 of 18)
| Product | Sold for | Baking soda | Fragrance | Per ounce | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Speed Stick Aluminum Free Men's Deodorant, Regular, 4-packMen · No baking soda · Fragrance listed | $0.75 an oz | $8.98 | |||
 Old Spice Aluminum Free Deodorant for Men, Sport, 3-packMen · No baking soda · Fragrance listed | $1.22 an oz | $10.99 | |||
 Dr. Squatch Natural Men's Deodorant, 2-pack (Alpine Sage and Fresh Falls)Men · No baking soda · Fragrance listed | $4.90 an oz | $25.95 | |||
 Dr. Squatch Natural Men's Deodorant, 2-pack (Pine Tar and Birchwood Breeze)Men · No baking soda · Fragrance listed | $4.90 an oz | $25.95 | |||
 Lume Whole Body Deodorant, solid stick, 2-pack (Soft Powder)Women · No baking soda · Fragrance listed | $5.00 an oz | $25.98 | |||
 Lume Whole Body Deodorant, cream tube (Minted Cucumber)Women · No baking soda · Fragrance listed | $5.00 an oz | $15.00 | |||
 Native Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Coconut & VanillaWomen & men · No baking soda · Fragrance listed | $5.27 an oz | $13.97 |
With baking soda (3)
| Product | Sold for | Baking soda | Fragrance | Per ounce | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Schmidt's Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Bergamot & LimeNot stated · Has baking soda · Fragrance listed | $3.34 an oz | $8.85 | |||
 PAPATUI Aluminum-Free Deodorant (Cedar Sport)Men · Has baking soda · Fragrance listed | $3.83 an oz | $9.97 | |||
 Native Aluminum-Free Deodorant, UnscentedWomen & men · Has baking soda · Fragrance not listed | $5.28 an oz | $14.00 |
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Questions people ask
What is baking soda called on a deodorant label?
Sodium bicarbonate. We search every ingredient list for it, and for the words baking soda.
Is Native Sensitive baking-soda-free?
The Native Sensitive stick we read lists no sodium bicarbonate.7
Are there baking-soda-free deodorants for men and for women?
Yes. Of the 18, 6 are sold for men, 4 for women, and 5 for women and men.
Do baking-soda-free deodorants work?
For odor, buyers rate the top ones well. Native Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Coconut & Vanilla, the most reviewed, has 4.4 stars from 137,887 ratings across all scents.2 They do not stop sweat; only an antiperspirant does.8
What if a deodorant makes my underarms sore?
Stop using it and ask a doctor.
Sources
- Native Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Coconut & Vanilla: ingredient list on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Star ratings and rating counts: the Amazon page of each product, read November 1, 2026.
- Speed Stick Aluminum Free Men's Deodorant, Regular, 4-pack: ingredient list on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Hume Supernatural Aluminum Free Deodorant, Unscented, 2-pack: ingredient list on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Prices and photos: Amazon product data, read November 1, 2026. Price per ounce = listing price divided by the total ounces in the listing.
- Native Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Unscented: ingredient list on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Native Sensitive Deodorant, Coconut & Vanilla: ingredient list on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- FDA, Medicines In My Home (table: antiperspirant is a medicine that "stops sweat glands from making sweat"; deodorant is not a medicine and "just covers up odor of sweat"), read November 1, 2026.
Listing read for each product shown (ingredient list or Drug Facts, November 1, 2026): Dr. Squatch Natural Men's Deodorant, 2-pack (Alpine Sage and Fresh Falls) · Dr. Squatch Natural Men's Deodorant, 2-pack (Pine Tar and Birchwood Breeze) · Hume Supernatural Aluminum Free Deodorant, Unscented, 2-pack · Lume Whole Body Deodorant, cream tube (Minted Cucumber) · Lume Whole Body Deodorant, solid stick, 2-pack (Soft Powder) · Native Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Coconut & Vanilla · Native Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Unscented · Old Spice Aluminum Free Deodorant for Men, Sport, 3-pack · PAPATUI Aluminum-Free Deodorant (Cedar Sport) · Schmidt's Aluminum-Free Deodorant, Bergamot & Lime · Speed Stick Aluminum Free Men's Deodorant, Regular, 4-pack.
Only products sold by Amazon.com or the brand itself are listed, because other sellers can charge much more. A product with no offer today is left out. See how we check.