The 18 Best Deodorants on the Market

We swear by Native's Aluminum Free Deodorant in Coconut & Vanilla that's specifically formulated for sensitive skin and comes in a variety of dreamy scents — including seasonal ones, like a summery Sweet Peach & Nectar. It contains fractionated coconut oil (which varies in fatty acid composition compared to regular ‘ol coconut oil), arrowroot powder, shea butter, and vitamin E to keep you feeling and smelling good all day. All these reasons are why we found it deserving of a 2022 Readers Choice Award. 

Available in three scents, Fragrance Free, Serene Clean (pictured above), and Beachy Clean, Kosas's Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant goes beyond the call of an odor-masking deodorant. It's formulated with a blend of AHAs (mandelic and lactic) to make odor-causing bacteria disappear, as well as aloe leaf juice, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin to visibly soften and soothe underarms. True to its name, the formula goes on like a clear, gel-like serum, it doesn't stain, and the rollerball applicator feels nice and cooling. What more could you want?

Not many deodorants can command a 5,000-person long waitlist, but Megababe's Rosy Pits did exactly that. Chalk it up to the slick packaging and good-for-you ingredients like green tea, coconut, and vitamin E, and the fact that it just plain works, and you've got a recipe for millennial beauty success. 

Plus, Megababe also created its Happy Pits Underarm Mask to help you with the increased odor you might experience during your initial weeks after switching over to natural deodorants — which is a totally normal side effect.

Formulated specifically for sensitive pits, Schmidt's Rose + Black Pepper Deodorant is a natural, aluminum-free deodorant that packs coconut oil, arrowroot powder, shea butter, hemp seed oil (no CBD or THC), and magnesium for up to 24 hours of odor protection. This 2020 Allure Best of Beauty winner has a floral rosy scent with a splash of cracked peppercorn, creating a unique scent you'll be totally drawn towards.  

Senior commerce editor Lauren Swanson is a fan of the sweet-smelling Fresh Apple variation (pictured above) of Tom's of Maine's Prebiotic Natural Deodorant, but it also comes in Clean Coast and Soft Rose for a subtle, refreshing scent. All of them, however, promise 48-hour odor protection with just a few swipes and zero aluminum. What sets this one apart is the inclusion of xylitol, a prebiotic ingredient that supports the good bacteria inside your body and kicks out the bad bacteria. 

Despite the unusual format, Dr. Sweat's Clinical Strength Antiperspirant Deodorant Pads mean business. These pre-soaked, alcohol- and fragrance-free pads contain 15 percent aluminum chloride and provide enough protection for an entire week. So, if you're tired of applying deodorant on the daily, these could become your new best friends. 

While Hello is well-known for its oral-care products, the natural brand is now venturing into the underarm arena with its Fresh Citrus Deodorant With Shea Butter. It contains arrowroot powder to absorb sweat, shea butter, and coconut oil to moisturize skin, and tea tree oil to keep odor in check. Also available in charcoal and fragrance-free options, it's pleasant, lightweight, and free of aluminum, baking soda, and parabens.

Infused with coconut oil, papaya, organic shea butter, and glycerin, Nubian Heritage's Coconut & Papaya 24 Hour Deodorant nourishes your underarms while providing all-day odor protection. Natural deodorant users love the gentle ingredients and the light, tropical scent of this 2020 Allure Best of Beauty winner.  

With a quarter of its formula devoted to moisturizers, Dove's Even Tone Antiperspirant Deodorant Restoring Powder ensures your underarms stay soft and soothed while delivering up to 48 hours of sweat and odor protection. The unique aspect of this 2020 Allure Best of Beauty winner is the vitamin B3 (niacinamide is a common form of this) in its formula, which helps brighten any discoloration and evens out your underarms' natural skin tone. 

The activated charcoal inside Kaia Naturals' The Takesumi Detox Bamboo Charcoal Deodorant in Cold Pressed Rose gently clears out your pores, thanks to activated charcoal and salicylic acid, and it freshens up your underarms for up to 12 hours. Allure senior commerce writer Sarah Han is a fan of the subtle rose scent and says that, despite its black color, it glides on clear and doesn't leave any residue or stains. Plus, it's formulated with aloe leaf juice to soothe sensitive underarms.

All you need is a little dollop (yes, dollop) of the aluminum-free Drunk Elephant Sweet Pitti Deodorant Cream for all-day protection. It's filled with super-absorbent arrowroot, mildly exfoliating and bacteria-killing mandelic acid, and skin-barrier-protecting shea butter, so it covers all of the bases you're looking for in a deodorant.

Just one look at the ingredients list for Granny's Natural Deodorant and you can rest assured that you're not scooping up and spreading anything harsh or unfamiliar on your underarms. Cacao seed butter and coconut oil are the first two ingredients, and as you make your way down to activated charcoal, bentonite clay, tea tree leaf oil, and probiotics, you'll recognize every single element. It comes in unscented, as well as lavender, sandalwood (pictured above), and rose scents.

If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, or excess sweating, then you may need a clinical-strength antiperspirant to keep you staying dry and feeling your best. Secret's Best of Beauty-winning formula doesn't leave marks on clothes, but is strong enough to last an entire day without having to reapply.

Nothing gets us down quite like chalky deodorant streaks on your favorite black clothes — or even worse, yellowy pit stains on your best white tee. Fortunately, Degree's UltraClear Black+White Pure Clean Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant has literally got you covered, thanks to its innovative formula that addresses the common issue (a byproduct of certain antiperspirants mixing with your body's sweat) and keeps you smelling fresh all day long. The key active ingredient, 20.2 percent aluminum chlorohydrate, goes to work immediately with the convenient spray format.

If you have qualms about touching your underarms, then you may want to skip ahead. But for those who are perfectly down with getting handsy, you'll be rewarded in Piperwai's amazingly effective deodorant cream, which dries down to a powdery finish and contains activated charcoal and a barely-there scent to keep you smelling and feeling fresh as a daisy all day.

Lavanila's Healthy Deodorant was one of the first in the natural deo category, and its Sport Luxe option (a two-time Best of Beauty Award winner) offers lasting protection and a pleasant vanilla scent. Antibacterial oils like lemon, aloe, and tea tree fight odor-causing bacteria, while cornstarch and silica help absorb some moisture.