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The best natural deodorants, tested
Native Deodorant wins for its dependable all-day wear, scent choices and reasonable price; Tom’s and Crystal are cheaper options reviewers recommend.
| Best overall | Best value | Cheapest that's still good | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Native Deodorant Stick, Coconut & Vanilla | Tom’s of Maine Aluminum-Free Natural Deodorant, Rose & Vanilla | Crystal Mineral Deodorant Stick, Unscented |
| Price | about $13 | about $8 | about $7 |
| Why | WIRED names Native its top natural deodorant stick, and Glamour chose it overall after testing more than a dozen products. Glamour’s tester reported scent after a 12-hour day; it’s aluminum-, paraben- and phthalate-free. | Glamour’s editor found Rose & Vanilla held up through a light hike and shopping trip, with no residue on clothing, and the article lists it at about $8 on Amazon. Its test favored this scent over the brand’s Mountain Spring and Unscented options. | WIRED recommends this one-ingredient mineral stick and lists it for about $7 on Amazon. Its tester reported it worked during several workouts when applied carefully. |
| Good to know | It can leave marks on clothes, especially dark ones. | The reviewer found other Tom’s scents didn’t last as well as Rose & Vanilla. | It requires wetting before use and the crystal can break if dropped. |
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WIRED names Native its top natural deodorant stick, and Glamour chose it overall after testing more than a dozen products. Glamour’s tester reported scent after a 12-hour day; it’s aluminum-, paraben- and phthalate-free.
Good to know: It can leave marks on clothes, especially dark ones.
See on AmazonGlamour’s editor found Rose & Vanilla held up through a light hike and shopping trip, with no residue on clothing, and the article lists it at about $8 on Amazon. Its test favored this scent over the brand’s Mountain Spring and Unscented options.
Good to know: The reviewer found other Tom’s scents didn’t last as well as Rose & Vanilla.
See on AmazonWIRED recommends this one-ingredient mineral stick and lists it for about $7 on Amazon. Its tester reported it worked during several workouts when applied carefully.
Good to know: It requires wetting before use and the crystal can break if dropped.
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What matters
“Natural” isn’t a regulated label, so check the ingredient list and what you want to avoid. Aluminum-free deodorants address odor but don’t work like antiperspirants to reduce sweat; baking soda may irritate some people, and scents and results vary.
Who this is for
These picks are for people who want an aluminum-free deodorant and are comfortable with some sweating. If you want to reduce sweat, an antiperspirant may be a better fit.
The picks, one by one
Best overall: Native Deodorant Stick, Coconut & Vanilla
WIRED names Native its top natural deodorant stick, and Glamour chose it overall after testing more than a dozen products. Glamour’s tester reported scent after a 12-hour day; it’s aluminum-, paraben- and phthalate-free. The stick goes on easily, has a strong-to-medium scent and uses tapioca starch and baking soda. WIRED reports it works well for daily wear, though repeat application can feel gummy. Glamour found it lasted through a busy workday, but its fabric check showed staining. Skip it if baking soda irritates your skin or if you need an antiperspirant.
Good to know: It can leave marks on clothes, especially dark ones.
See on AmazonBest value: Tom’s of Maine Aluminum-Free Natural Deodorant, Rose & Vanilla
Glamour’s editor found Rose & Vanilla held up through a light hike and shopping trip, with no residue on clothing, and the article lists it at about $8 on Amazon. Its test favored this scent over the brand’s Mountain Spring and Unscented options. This is the cheaper everyday stick pick, with aloe and no baking soda, aluminum or artificial fragrance, according to Glamour. The reviewer said the Rose & Vanilla gel-like formula lasted all day, but suggested reapplying before an evening outing. Choose another scent only if you’re willing to accept less staying power based on that test. It won’t stop sweating like an antiperspirant.
Good to know: The reviewer found other Tom’s scents didn’t last as well as Rose & Vanilla.
See on AmazonCheapest that's still good: Crystal Mineral Deodorant Stick, Unscented
WIRED recommends this one-ingredient mineral stick and lists it for about $7 on Amazon. Its tester reported it worked during several workouts when applied carefully. The unscented stick is potassium alum, with no added fragrance, baking soda, parabens or phthalates, according to WIRED. You need to wet the top before applying and cover the whole underarm; missed spots can let odor through. It doesn’t leave clothing marks, but the crystal shrinks and can break if dropped. Skip it if you want a scented deodorant or prefer a dry, swipe-and-go application.
Good to know: It requires wetting before use and the crystal can break if dropped.
See on AmazonHow we chose
WIRED tested picks at least seven times, including during a workout, and checked wear and clothing stains. Glamour editors assessed scent, odor after hours, absorption and fabric marks during real-world wear; Healthline’s panel tested products for several days, including exercise and daily use. Danilli read the reviews and tests listed below and compared current prices; it does not take money from brands to pick a product.
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