DEODORANT STICK: Santalum

The plant extracts in this formula really do the trick—I’ve gone through a full workday and a gym session without any smell creeping back. It’s the first aluminum-free stick that hasn’t left my underarms red or itchy, and the water-based gel dries down fast enough to get dressed right away.

The gel texture is so much lighter than the chalky sticks I've used before, and it actually dries clear without that weird sticky feeling. Three weeks in and no irritation or stains on my shirts, which is exactly what I needed.

I was skeptical about aluminum-free deodorant because of past irritation, but the water-based gel with enzymes didn't sting at all, even right after shaving. It kept me dry through a long workday and the subtle sandalwood scent is a nice bonus.