Deodorant
Deodorant, checked against the label
Every stick, cream and antiperspirant here has its label read, with the price per ounce and the rule behind each pick. 13 pages so far.
Not sure where to start? Begin with Which deodorants are really aluminum-free?, then use the grid below.
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Deodorant · Checked listWhich deodorants are really aluminum-free?
These 21 deodorants list no aluminum on the label. Crystal and mineral deodorants do. See our picks for women, men and whole-body use.
Antiperspirant · Checked listWhich antiperspirant sprays were recalled for benzene?
Which Old Spice, Secret, Brut, Sure and Suave aerosol sprays were recalled for benzene, what the FDA pages say to do, and non-aerosol picks.
Deodorant · Checked listWhich deodorants have no baking soda?
18 of 21 aluminum-free deodorants list no baking soda. Our picks, with each label read and the price per ounce.
Deodorant · Checked listWhich deodorants are really fragrance-free?
Only 2 of 21 aluminum-free deodorants have no scent. Two more list no fragrance but use plant oils. Labels read.
Deodorant · Best ofWhat is the best aluminum-free deodorant for men?
Our picks for the best aluminum-free deodorant for men: top rated, top rated with no dye, and cheapest. Every label read; price per ounce shown.
Deodorant · Best ofWhat is the best aluminum-free deodorant for women?
Our picks for the best aluminum-free deodorant for women: top rated, whole-body and cheapest. Every label read; price per ounce shown.
Deodorant · Best ofWhat is the best deodorant for heavy sweating?
Heavy sweating needs an antiperspirant. Our one ranking of 6 antiperspirants by ratings and active ingredient, with label directions.
Deodorant · Best ofWhat is the best deodorant for menopause?
Sweat needs an antiperspirant; odor needs a deodorant. Our picks: the top antiperspirant for women, a mandelic-acid stick and a sensitive-skin one.
Deodorant · Best ofWhat is the best deodorant for strong body odor?
For strong odor, start with the top antiperspirant in our ranking; for no aluminum, a mandelic-acid stick. Labels read, price per ounce shown.
Deodorant · Best ofWhat is the best deodorant for teens?
A parent's guide to teen deodorant from the label: the cheapest good stick, an unscented one, and an antiperspirant. Prices per stick shown.
Deodorant · Best ofWhat is the best whole-body deodorant?
The 5 whole-body deodorants we checked, with each maker's directions and our picks. No aluminum, labels read, price per ounce.
Deodorant · ComparedDr. Squatch or Native: which deodorant should you buy?
Buy Native for women and men and more ratings, Dr. Squatch for the men's 2-pack at a lower price per ounce. Labels and prices side by side.
Deodorant · ComparedLume or Mando: which should you buy?
Lume and Mando solid sticks list the same ingredients. Buy Lume for most people; Mando for the men's version. Side-by-side label and prices.