Gold
Scence, Pure Deodorant Balm
“Quite an assuming product … melts really well against the skin, so quick and easy to do … I wasn’t convinced it would do the job but my views changed because of its repeated effectiveness: it proved time and time again to be up to the job. One day I did a couple of hours yoga and then went on a really long bike ride — that would have been the time for it to fail, but it didn’t. I felt as fresh when I got back as I did when I left … It’s a great deodorant. It keeps me fresh, dry and you’d be surprised how moisturised my armpits are! No roughness at all. It says it’s gentle and soothing and it is. Some deodorants make me a bit itchy but this has never done that and you can use it straight after shaving without any stinging whatsoever. This is great.”
Silver
Madres, Nova Sensitive Deodorant
“This is a solid deodorant bar, scented with lavender, rosemary and lemon … was easy to dispense and rolled on to the skin nicely. It was not sticky, nor did it leave my skin damp. After a busy day my armpits were free of any odour and there was no skin irritation. My first impression was that this is a simple yet effective product … throughout testing, this product did not fail me. It maintained a really high performance level, preventing body odour. Although not an anti-perspirant, I had not sweated at all. After a month of testing, I still had not sweated, I had not emitted any body odour, and my armpits were still free from irritation. An excellent performer! As far as functionality and effectiveness is concerned, this product is flawless.”
Organicules, Natural Deodorant – Lavender
“Loved the concept of an easy-to-use deodorant that didn’t involve having to touch the product with your hands … Light lavender scent which I adore. Texture is quite dry but it doesn’t drag the delicate under arm skin and dries down nicely so feels very comfortable and virtually undetectable … Did a good job of preventing odours; so pleased with its performance. Also didn’t leave any white marks on the inside of my black dress. Like how it doesn’t feel sticky or leave the underarms feeling wet and dries down nicely. Excellent and efficient daily deodorant, the best natural one I’ve ever used, in fact. Love the cardboard push-up tube which is environmentally-friendly and makes the product hygienic and easy to use. A winner!”
Salt of the Earth, Unscented Natural Deodorant Balm
“Light texture, not too sticky, so easy to get the pea sized amount suggested … easy to apply, no stickiness or transfer to clothing … I have been pleasantly surprised at the performance of this deodorant. It’s keeping me fresh from the morning until the evening, even with daily exercising and the odd warmer day. Absolutely no issues with itchy skin under arms (an occasional problem for me), and the odour control is good. I am wondering if the shea butter and oils included are actually improving the under arm skin area as it feels very comfortable … This is definitely more balm-like than previous natural versions I have tried. For the first time I feel my under arm is being conditioned as well as receiving deodorant. After much testing and deliberation I am going to switch to this deodorant!”
Bronze
Indeora, Healthy Magnesium Deodorant
“The fragrance combination of coconut and vanilla is lovely and very unusual for a deodorant. However, it is not too sweet and there is a ‘freshness’ in the scent which is what I like. The product is a spray and an appropriate amount is dispensed upon each spray and it dries quickly. I didn’t smell any body odour so it worked effectively, and continued to perform well … I really enjoyed using this — I actually looked forward to applying it and I can’t say I’ve felt like that about a deodorant before! I think this is primarily due to the fragrance which is unusual but very pleasant … has delivered on all its promises! It has kept me odour-free and did not block my pores. Impressive”
Matinata, re.fresh deodorant
“Looks quite luxurious … smells of spearmint, sits nicely in your armpit and doesn’t run. It dries reasonably fast and doesn’t leave white patches on clothing … I like the fragrance and was surprised at how fresh it kept me. I did a couple of bike rides and long walks and I didn’t notice any bad odours at all, which was really impressive. It kept me fresh all day. It didn’t irritate my skin when I applied it straight after shaving. My underarms felt smooth and I feel really confident using this deodorant as I know it won’t let me down. It is very effective and copes well with exercise, changing temperatures and everyday life. Gentle on the skin … keeps me fresh all day long!”
Palm Free (Zero Waste) Irish Soap Ltd, Herbal Deodorant Bar
“A pale green heart shaped bar, the texture of soap, in a white paper bag … fun and simple; it really appeals to me … Easy to use, it doesn’t break or flake … has proved effective at stopping odours. It has performed really well. Bar has hardly shrunk In size. It’s effective, environmentally friendly and incredible value for money. This will be brilliant for travel or for the gym as well as at home. Great gift and travel companion. Zero waste, natural product. It scores highly on all of these points. The packaging is recyclable, the bar will disappear to nothing eventually, it is going to last for absolutely ages! An absolutely brilliant product.”