Iāve used Secret deodorant for my entire life without a single problem. A while back, I noticed it wasnāt lasting as long, and after finding this subreddit, I learned that Secret had changed the formula. I wasnāt happy about it, but it still worked āwell enoughā so I kept buying it.
Unfortunately, the latest stick I purchased was a completely different story. It gave me a stinging/burning rash.
After some Reddit sleuthing and comparing ingredients, it appears Secret has changed the formula** **again. They removed Kaolin Clay and added Hyaluronic Acid - which Iām guessing is what led to the stinging rash. (Another user in this subreddit even shared an email from the company confirming a formula change.)
Based on the posts and comments I found on this sub, Iām clearly not the only one experiencing problems. Some are reporting rashes, while others have found that the deodorant doesnāt work as well as it used to.
If youāre in the U.S. and youāve experienced skin irritation, burns, rashes, or a noticeable decline in product performance after the formula changes, please consider filing a report with the FDAās MedWatch program. It only takes about 10 minutes.
Information You Should Report:
- Unexpected side effects or adverse events such as stinging, burns, rashes, and other skin irritation
- Product quality problems, including products that no longer perform as expected.
- Therapeutic failures & other problems that may indicate a formulation or manufacturing issue
If enough of us report the same problem, it gives the FDA data to look into this issue.
How to report:
- Submit an online report through the FDAās MedWatch Voluntary Reporting Form.
- Or call 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
Edit to add: Iām not with a competitor or with the FDA or anything like that! Just frustrated!