For the last several years, I've been using
Queen Helene Mint Julep deodorant. I generally have to reapply it during the day or evening, especially if I've been sweating. Sometimes it leaves foam on my armpits, which takes a little while to dry and disappear after application. But other than that, I've been quite pleased with it.
It meets all my criteria:
- the scent doesn't bother me
- it prevents body odor
- it doesn't make me itch or give me a rash (even after reapplying it several times)
- it doesn't leave a sticky residue (even after reapplying it several times)
But now
The Hain Celestial Group, the maker of this deodorant, has changed the formula. The new version, while it doesn't foam much, is slightly less good at preventing body odor, and it leaves a sticky feeling of residue on my armpits. In short, I don't like it.
I've been looking for a new brand. So far I've tried 7 different ones, but haven't found any that meet all my criteria. Therefore, this poll. Please leave a comment, answering the below questions. I'll mightily appreciate it!
It doesn't matter whether the deodorants or antiperspirants which you use are marketed towards men, women, or whether they are gender-neutral - I'm interested in information on all of them.
Oh, and feel free to point other people towards this poll too!
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1. Do you use a deodorant or anti-perspirant? If so, what brand and scent do you currently use?
2. What type is it: stick, roll-on, spray (etc.) ?
3. Does your deo/anti-perspirant contain an alum and/or aluminum compound?
4. Do you only need to apply it once per day, or do you usually need to re-apply it one or more times, in order to prevent body odor?
5. Do you notice any sticky residue feeling from the deodorant/anti-perspirant, when you wash yourself?
6. Would you consider your armpits to be sensitive - have you ever gotten a rash or itchiness from using certain deodorants or anti-perspirants?
7. Overall, how pleased are you with your current deodorant / anti-perspirant?
8. Do you tend to stick with the same brand, or do you often switch brands? Do you have any comments (good or bad) regarding other brands that you've used in the past?