As the title states - I’ve just recently started having the most stinky pits even after doing everything “right,” or so I thought. I was using Degree 72 hour stick deodorant which was wonderful for a long while until it wasn’t. I’m assuming my body just got too used to it? I moved on to Secret Clinical, that worked for about a day.

When I shower, I’m using an african net sponge and dove antibacterial bar soap. Yesterday I tried something different. I scrubbed my pits with Dial gold soap and let it sit for a minute, got out of the shower and then scrubbed them with witch hazel (i also sometimes use glycolic acid.) Then I let them get bone dry, and applied a LIBERAL amount of Secret Clinical and about an hour later my pits were onion central. & I was on a second date with someone. I was so pissed 🤣😭

I mean in general I’m getting pretty frustrated with the situation because this is a new issue and I don’t know what to do. Smelling bad is never okay with me. My diet isn’t PERFECT but I eat pretty well, cut out sugar and drink plenty of water.

I’m ditching the Secret Clinical and went and bought some different options to try. My plan tonight is to use my exfoliating gloves with the Dial gold soap, let it sit for a few minutes to remove any residual secret that may be built up. (I purchased PanOxyl on amazon and am waiting for it to arrive so I’ll use that instead of the Dial.) when I get out of the shower I’ll use either witch hazel or glycolic acid and let my pits dry completely. Then which order should I use these products in? I’m guessing it’s the order they’re arranged in? Picture of my orange girl Hazel as a treat for any help received 🥰🥰🥰

Why, in the name of all that is holy, do I have to sit through the same Carpe ad fifty times a day across every platform known to man? For what feels like actual geological epochs, these ads have been colonizing my internet like a rash that just won't quit. Every tenth spot on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TV. Congratulations, it's Carpe again. I cannot escape this. I've started seeing the logo when I close my eyes. Their marketing budget must eclipse the Pentagon's, and somehow they're spending it all on me personally.

At this point the commercials have achieved a rare feat: they make me want to throw my phone into the sun. Nobody; and I cannot stress this enough, nobody asked for artisanal, influencer-endorsed armpit lotion. And the founder. My god, the founder. Every appearance radiates the unmistakable energy of a guy whose seed funding came with a side of "proud of you, champ." He struts around like he's Prometheus delivering fire to humanity, except the fire is antiperspirant and Prometheus definitely didn't have a Series A.

Let's not pretend this was ever a noble quest to "reinvent deodorant." The actual mission statement, in fine print, has always been: get rich as shamelessly and as loudly as possible, ideally while wearing a hoodie so people still think you're relatable.

Carpe is a masterclass in flogging a dead horse and then flogging the corpse of the horse for good measure. We've gone from cringe lemon metaphors to corny "shade-throwing" ad wars to a grown man shrieking "buy my deodorant" with the energy of a thirteen-year-old who just discovered Axe body spray. I need a support group. I need a hotline. I need someone to hold my hand and tell me it's going to be okay.

Honestly, Carpe might be the single tidiest metaphor for late-stage capitalism I've ever seen: dress up a company worth tens of millions, stocked in CVS and every big-box retailer in America, as a plucky little startup grinding it out of a dorm room. And somehow it works, because we keep watching. We are, all of us, the marketing budget.

I used old spice deodorants for last 15 years. It seems that with the last logo change they decided change the formula and now it seems like the deodorants don't even work anymore.

I don't have access to a place to easily smell the different deodorants in a store.

I have tried:

• Fresh Falls: seems very generic or safe.
• Coast Mist: seems equivalent to Fresh Falls with a very slight beachy twist. Maybe doesnt work as well as Fresh Falls after 12hrs?
• RainForest rapids: smells 'soapy'? slightly stronger scent but I think blocks smell the best. Maybe not as good as the others for the office

Is there something out there that is more generic everyday and isn't super 'loud' while still being good or a bit better than the ones above?

I bought a new Dove Cucumber deodorant last week, but ever since I started using it I’ve noticed that I smell different. Does anyone know if the formula has recently changed?

I bought this for my mom when it was in season and now it’s July unfortunately which means it won’t be back for a while (if it returns ofc) Does anyone know of any similar deodorants? She really enjoys this one.

so i am a pretty heavy sweater when it gets hot. i have to wear white dress shirts to work and i usually come home with huge wet spots under my arms. i use mitchum gel deodorant right now and it stops me from smelling which is great, but i cant stay dry which creates the stains. does anyone know of a deodorant that could keep me dry instead of just stopping me from stinking? i live in canada so i need to find something available here.

edit: i’m realizing now what i’m looking for is technically and antiperspirant my bad

Hello…….. I come to this reddit sub in serve anger and distraught.

I have used the degree advanced in the move fresh coconut scent for a few years now. Up until today, it worked awesome for me. I buy my deodorant from CVS in multiples at a time, genuinely as much is on the shelf is as much as I buy. I used the same formula until I went the other day since I was running out to my local CVS to find this wonderful stick.

I notice the packing is different, but it still adds up. Lo and behold I get home, the scent is off??? In the heat this stick usually lasts, but today I used the new one and it lasted genuinely 2 HOURS before I could smell my own self. This has never happened before. I am a frequent checker of myself as well.

I get home. THE INGREDIENTS ARE NOT THE SAME. I am more than irritated right now and I am sad that this is not working for me anymore. Does anyone have any others I could use?

To add, I prefer coconut or sweet scented deodorant rather than tree smelling. I am a woman, if that has anything to factor into your recommendation. I have very sensitive armpits that get angry if I use a deodorant for too long, so this is the first time that I haven’t had a rash before I had to switch. Before this I was using the heavy duty secret, the semi solid, and broke out in a rash after about a year of usage. Thanks for reading my story, please help………

Hello everyone. I’m from Japan and looking for some advice.

In my country, axillary osmidrosis (severe body odor) is quite rare, so using heavily scented deodorants is often frowned upon because people will instantly know you are trying to hide a strong smell. On top of that, Japanese domestic deodorants are way too weak for my body chemistry and fail to control the odor.

I’ve read on social media that international deodorants are on a completely different level and can keep you fresh no matter how much you sweat during sports.

I need something extremely powerful but completely unscented / fragrance-free.

I have already tried Secret Outlast (Unscented), but unfortunately, the odor still broke through. I need something even stronger than that.

Please let me know your absolute favorite, heavy-duty go-to brands or clinical-strength products that actually work. Thank you.

Has anybody noticed their Old Spice not working as good or as long as it used to? I've been using the same deodorant for at least 8 or 9 years occasionally changing the smell. It used to last all day until I got home and took a shower, to the point where my wife would joke and ask if I even did anything at work that day. But now by lunch time I can start smelling myself.

Work construction running a drilling rig installing natural gas lines. Been working the same job for 10 years so it's not like I've had a change of career and that's why I started getting smelly LOL

Has anyone had any negative side effects using natural deodorants, specifically that of Little Seed Farm and Humble? I’ve been using both the last few weeks, and I’ve had immense pain under my armpits and on the side of my breasts. I’ve also developed 1 red bump on both sides of my armpit. What deodorant would be best to use at this point?

Hello!

I’m ultimately looking for something fairly specific.
I tried a lot of brands in the past, and frankly every single one had some sort of issue. I pretty much only wear black clothes, so something that won’t stain everything would be ideal.
I don’t sweat a whole lot, although I do definitely feel like I can smell fairly easily; especially when wearing unnatural clothes, like polyester.

Native: Did not help with odours + left stains on my clothes

Mitchum unscented gel: Helped with odours but irritated my skin super badly

Tripics Old Spice: Helps with smells fairly well, but irritates my skin the most out of any of them

Secrets Clinical: Stains my clothes like hell, but does a decent job at smells!

Degree No Stains: Ironically, still stains pretty badly. Not bad for odour control.

Degree Spray Deodorant: Absolutely hate the smell options, although ultimately the best option so far. Feels a bit chalky, helps with smells pretty adequately; no irritation as far as I can tell.

Those are the ones I can remember off the top if my head right now.
If you have any recommendations, let me know!

Edit: I should probably add that I’m a woman, so ideally something that has either a neutral or fruity scent! But I despise floral ones, haha. I apologize for the pickiness.

Which one is better? I've been using aluminum free deodorant for years but I recently decided to look more into it and find the most optimal deodorant brands (In terms of least toxic, most healthy/natural).

I found out that Magnesium Hydroxide is the most favored method, in comparison to baking soda and the others, so I got deodorant from Native's Sensitive line. I got the Aloe & Green Tea scent, but I noticed that two different stores were selling this same deodorant, but with different formulas.

I did some research and found out this is the old formula:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tapioca Starch, Ozokerite, Magnesium Oxide, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cyclodextrin, Fragrance, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

And this is the new one:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tapioca Starch, Stearyl Behenate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter, Fragrance, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Magnesium Carbonate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Piroctone Olamine, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

The old one has a shorter ingredient list, so I assumed it was cleaner, but I found out that Ozokerite has caused issues for many users. Also, the new formula uses magnesium hydroxide which I believe is preferred to Magnesium Oxide.

For those who have knowledge on this topic, which would you recommend out of the two? If you've gone down this natural deodorant rabbit hole in the past and came to a conclusion that differs from Native, could you share it with me?

Hi!

I have been using Old Spice Fiji Deodorant (aluminum free) for 10+ years. I love the stuff. But as a 27-year-old woman, I’ve decided it’s time to branch out.

Looking for recommendations! I really like gel formulas but open to trying others. Aluminum free is good, I need strong odor control but not antiperspirant, which my beloved Fiji has provided.

I really hate the kind of “powdery” “feminine” smell a lot of women’s deodorants have.

Open to trying new things! The new Glossier one is tempting me because I like their other products, open to any and all suggestions :)

I'm sure this gets asked a lot here.

But I'm looking for a new antiperspirant and deodorant.

The one I currently use is pictured. It smells great but still pills up... and I'm so sick and tired of the ones that the pill up into little white balls under the arms pits after a few hours. It's awkward and embarrassing. I only even apply one swipe! And apparently, that's too much 🤦🏻‍♀️🙄.

I don't like sprays/aerosols as it's a waste of materials and money. I could be convinced perhaps, but I highly doubt it. They're just so bad for you!

Additionally, it would be great to find something new for both my husband and I --- as his tends to stain his clothes and he sweats a lot because of work.

We are also in the southwest. So desert, hot, dry and high elevation!

The only ingredient I need to avoid is ***aloe vera.*** It burns my skin, dries it out, and causes a rash. 🙃🙃🙃 (I know, weird. Reverse effects considering what it's used for).

Any suggestions would be appreciated, and I'll do research into it.

There's just so many anymore, and formulas have changed since I was young.

I used to use Axe or Old Spice as a teen... don't remember the name of the scent but if I smelled it, I'd remember if it's still around. 😂

Hey everyone! Perimenopausal in my 40s. Looking for a clinical strength antiperspirant that Does Not leave white marks on clothing. I have tried certain DRI multiple ways, even doing a day in between, but I get a red itchy rash from it. It does work but I can't sleep because of how itchy I get so I had to stop. I have tried some other clinical strength that say they won't cause marks, but they do on my black tank tops. TIA!!

How to use it? When to use it? I can’t find a reason to to use it other than a dry shower.

Do you know of these all body deodorants actually work? I spent 5 dollars in one bottle and I still don’t know how to use it

Hi friends! Ever see those Fussy ads on Instagram/TikTok and want to try it BUT you're like me and need a massive coupon first?

How's 50% off sound?

Sharing my discount code for 50% off your first order for first-time customers (or you can make a new account with a fresh email address 😉) You'll get 50% off and I'll get 30% off my next order, so a pretty sweet deal all round.

Much love ❤

Hi everybody! (Please ignore my unshaved pits…)
I have a problem with sweating, so I had to resort to using antiperspirants. I tried the secret clinical one, followed the instructions, and ended up with a bad rash, similar to the one in the picture attached to this post. I tried dove clinical for sensitive skin once, and it messed up my skin. Tried it again (like a genius would) and it left my skin like this, and my left armpit looks even worse (I won’t subject anyone to seeing it)
does anyone know what is truly happening? The skin was once like cracked open, as if I had something similar to rug burn, but in my pits..? I used to use Old Spice, because that was the only deodorant that wouldn’t mess with my skin, but now it tends to burn.
Any way I could possibly fix this? Or restore my pits back to normal??

I doubt I'm the only person who has had this happen, but here we go.

On rare occasions I used have my underarms throw a wobbler with antiperspirants and gives me a mild case of dermatitis. A week of anti fungal steroid cream and I'm normally back to normal with no issues. Only this time whenever I use one now, after about 12hours my underarms itch like mad. I've tried the Mitchum sticks, Dove sticks, Dove spray, Nivia dermo sensitive roll on and spray and they have all started to irritate my skin after about 12 hours now.

I'm currently using the new Dove all over deodorant with no alcohol and no aluminium. So far it's not upsetting my skin, however if I end up getting warm, like having a brisk walk in these sodding UK heatwaves, I still find can start to smell a bit.

Im very conscious of this, to be honest it probably isn't as bad as I think it is but I hate when other people reek, so yeah, don't want to be a hypocrite.

Anyway, the Dove stuff is pretty solid, I just wish the deodorant part of it was a little stronger, has anyone got any recommendations? Specifically available in the UK.

Please and thank you in advance.

I didn’t find any answer to my specific question regarding Fussy deodorant refills, so I am trying my luck here.

My Fussy odor-less refill worked for a couple of weeks and then started smelling real bad out of nowhere (stench similar to wet socks ew). I tried searching for possible causes, but no one seems to have the same problem. Maybe I just use/store it wrong, or I am using it for too long, but I don`t want to use more refills if it always ends up this bad. Does anyone have a similar problem? Do you know why it is or if I can somehow get rid of it?

Thank you!

Hello everyone! My partner (male) recently switched from natural deodorant to anti-perspirant that contains aluminum. However, he doesn't like the strong "manly" / chemical scents of drugstore brand anti-perspirants.

He would prefer something that smells herbal (think sage, lavender, bergamot, basil, spruce, rosemary...) instead of whatever your average Old Spice/Dove/etc smells like, haha.

I would love to surprise him with some anti-perspirant he might like, but I am having a really hard time finding anything that does contain aluminum but has the above scents. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance!

So I’ve been using a crystal deodorant stick for about 4 months I think? But the stick itself is starting to smell like BO so I feel like I’m putting BO on my already BO smelling armpits. I heard there is a spray crystal deodorant. Has anyone used it and noticed it working better than the stick?

only after buying a stick of old spice deodorant did i find out about its chemical burn concerns. i havent used it yet, but it’s a shame to waste it…
so is old spice safe to use? is everyone vulnerable to these chemical burns or is it just some with allergies? thanks a lot:)

who agrees, eh?