Antiperspirant reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 329 Reddit reviews across 46 subreddits and 91 posts to rank the best Antiperspirant brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hygiene, r/beauty, r/CasualUK, r/Hyperhidrosis, r/AustralianMakeup. Top-rated brands include Mitchum (4.7/5), Lume (4.5/5), Certain Dri (4.6/5).

Stats

Reviews329

Subreddits46

Posts91

Brands70

Products50

Top communities

r/hygiene42 r/beauty40 r/CasualUK25 r/Hyperhidrosis23 r/AustralianMakeup22

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Mitchum

4.7

(41)

"Mitchum roll on. Trust me. My sweating finally chilled out a bit in my mid twenties... when I found Mitchum roll on, the search ended."

"That and Mitchum and rexona clinical strength are my goats"

"I use that and the Mitchum one, they’re the best I’ve found so far! The click up powder-creme type is the best"

"I swear by this one, it’s the Mitchum roll on, unscented!"

"Mitchum for men 48hr unscented."

"Mitchum aerosol doesn’t work for me at all but the roll on is brilliant x"

"Mitchum changed my life. Tried everything going and always swerved Mitchum because it looks “a bit old manish”. Smells great, no irritation and keeps you BO free all day."

"Mitchum, always"

"Mitchum, all day, every day."

"Mitchum!!"

Lume

4.5

(24)

"I use Lume because after my hysterectomy my body odor changed and it was the only thing that worked."

"I’ve recently tried Lume and am shocked at how well it actually works."

"Lume has done wonders for me!"

"Lume. All. The. Way."

"Lume"

"I have heard that the Lume deodorants work well."

"Lume works well because it doesn’t contain aluminum or baking soda."

"I use Lume. It works and doesn't irritate my skin."

"Lume is the only one I use now. It works for me!"

"Lume saved me from stanking."

Certain Dri

4.6

(18)

"Certain dri roll on, specifically roll on. It literally is used for hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating."

"Heavily vouching certain dri!"

"Easy, check out Certain Dri. It's an antiperspirant you put it on at night and it seriously works for several days."

"Certain Dri works for me + any deodorant you like"

"It's fantastic!"

"Certain Dri is the only one that works for me."

"I use Certain Dri roll on and Degree antiperspirant spray."

"I use certain dri... It works so well!"

"Certain dri is miraculous."

"Only thing that's ever worked for me is Certain-Dri."

Dove

4.2

(19)

"A second for the dove (or degree, Gillette, or old spice - same active ingredient in all of them) clinical strength."

"I really love the dove stick deodorant, not roll on it’s more like a chapstick twist up kind of deodorant bar. Soft smells good lasts all day and it’s gente + no white marks"

"The Dove stick deodorant works very well for me, it’s been the only one I use for 15 plus years and I’ve tried everything."

"The only deodorant I have ever used that both never gives me a rash and Actually works on me is Dove."

"I love dove."

"Dove makes a good one."

"Aluminum free, water based deodorant by Dove. I never those white powder stains anymore."

"Dove spray"

"Get something that says clinical strength or lasts 72 hours. Dove makes stronger stuff"

"Dove"

Rexona

4.6

(17)

"I’m also a sweaty person and use Rexona Clinical Protection. This and the Dove version are the only antiperspirants I have used for years and they work the best."

"Rexona Clinical is the ONLY thing that helps me stay dry-ish."

"Rexona clinical stick is the only thing that stopped sweating for me."

"Yep Rexona Clinical is what I use, I keep a can in nearly every bag I own."

"So the Rexona is definitely working I’ve been using it for a couple of years now and only get sweat patches now if I’m really hot"

"Second this! Rexona clinical roll on is fab! Great for very sweaty people"

"Second this! Rexona clinical roll on is fab ( not really a roll on ball though, more of a wind up cream)"

"I love the Rexona Maximum Protection in cream form!"

"Rexona roll on, green is my fav"

Driclor

4.5

(17)

"I have hyperhydrosis and have been using "Driclor" for 10+ years. It's strong but it completely stops sweat."

"Most of the ones recommended here never worked for me at all (especially Mitchum) I recommend Driclor or NoSweat."

"Driclor"

"Driclor has near mythical status amongst my friendship group. It's probably the most effective product I've ever encountered."

"Driclor!!! Effective sya sa akin"

"I used to have sweat patches down to my waist and I used driclor deodorant and it stopped me sweating."

"Driclor and certain dri. Effective sakin."

"I used driclor and it worked really well."

"Have you tried Driclor? It worked pretty well for that issue, at least when I used it 20+ years ago in high school."

"But otherwise it's the only antiperspirant that actually works for me and lasts 3-4 days a time"

Old Spice

4.2

(13)

"Is the go to"

"The best is old spice antiperspirant."

"Old spice, 100% I bought one bar to test it out."

"I would suggest Old Spice, it has products that combine both."

"I only put on antiperspirant at night before bed and then I put on just plain Old Spice deodorant after I shower."

"I switch between Old Spice, Speed Stick, and Arm and Hammer Naturals...honestly though, I work from home so I rarely wear deodorant unless I'm leaving the house for"

"My Old Spice recommendation does so something similar because it is both a deodorant and anti-perspirant."

"I’m using Old Spice."

"Old spice with antiperspirant"

"Men’s old spice"

Secret

4.5

(12)

"Secret clinical and put it on at night."

"I have a tiny/travel sized version of Secret Clinical Strength antiperspirant and it’s been holding up super well."

"Secret clinical strength is all that works for me."

"The only thing that worked for her sweat was the 24 hour Secret clinical strength."

"Secret clinical is good!"

"Secret Outlast."

"Also outlast deodorant."

"I found out I was doing it wrong by applying in the AM while getting ready."

"I use secret clinical strength."

"I’ve had good luck with Secret Clinical Strength"

Native

4.3

(11)

"Lately I've been using Native spray deodorants."

"Native works wonderfully for me!"

"I have very sensitive skin and use Native deodorant!"

"Native is excellent!"

"I like the brand Native and choose mild to low scent."

"I like the Native brand. Aluminum free deodorant (not antiperspirant). I switched and stopped staining shirts."

"As of now I swear by Native, lovely scents so I'm not limited to just masculine ones."

"I’m a big fan of Native. I still sweat, but don’t have the odor I used to."

"Native makes adorable travel size deodorants."

"1. Native."

#10

Degree

4.6

(9)

"I finally found Degree Ultraclear and I don’t sweat at all using it, I’d recommend it."

"Degree Men UltraClear, after a decade of deodarants that either stained my shirts or didn't really do much in stopping sweating this is the one you want."

"Degree Black and White works great and doesn’t stain the way other antiperspirants do."

"I have been using Degree cool comfort for sensitive skin for years with no issue."

"For me Degree has worked wonders, the stick deodorant."

"Degree."

"Degree black & white"

"I am actually a huge fan of spray antiperspirants - they’re just so much more effective than solids."

"I like Degree for black clothes."

#11

Carpe

4.3

(9)

"I love Carpe."

"Carpe! My entire family uses it now that I have introduced them to it. It’s expensive but can get a good deal and worth it cost."

"Started using Carpe which I didn't think would work for me, but it completely solved the issue for me."

"Carpe!"

"I was using Carpe (the regular underarm one, not the clinical one) and it stopped 100% of sweat coming out of my underarms"

"Carpe is really great. keeps you dry and not smelling."

"I'm a huge fan of Carpe products."

"I use Carpe, you have to listen to the directions to a T tho."

"There are also a bunch of products by the brand ‘Carpe’ that are specialized in over sweating."

#12

Nivea

4.3

(9)

"Nivea!!!"

"Nivea deodrant, fresh natural is the best IMO."

"I like the Nivea one the most."

"Nivea"

"Nivea."

"Nivea makes good ones."

"I like the Nivea one the most."

"Nivea deo milk"

"Nivea Deo Milk is a good mild fragrance option."

#13

Nuud

4.6

(8)

"Nuud works best for me."

"I recommend Nuud."

"Nuud is the ONLY one that works for me."

"This is the best and the only deodorant I will ever use: NUUD."

"Best thing that happened to me regarding skincare is Nuud. Seriously AMAZING."

"Nuud is the only deodorant that worked for me."

"Nuud!"

"I use nuud."

#14

Drysol

4.3

(6)

"It works wonders when needed!"

"I have used Drysol. I think in the UK is branded as Driclor. Best stuff for when you really don't want to sweat."

"There's a prescription option called Drysol."

"Drysol prescription from a derm."

"Have you tried drysol?"

"I have tried drysol and it kinda worked."

#15

Certain Dry

4.0

(5)

"Certain Dry has worked the best for me."

"I use certain dry gel unscented."

"What about prescription strength like certain dry or arm and hammer ultra?"

"Works great for me!"

"I honestly don’t think it’s amazing but it’s the best cruelty free antiperspirant I’ve been able to find."

#16

Dr. Squatch

4.0

(5)

"Im a Dr. Squatch man. I use their deodorant and bar soap. Back during covid I did the whole armpit detox. And made the switch to aluminum free deodorant."

"To prevent this, I use Dr. Squatch deodorant."

"I’ve been having good results with Dr Squatch brand. Smells good and I don’t get stains on shirt."

"Dr Squatch makes some good deodorant."

"Dr Squatch never did me wrong"

#17

No More Sweat

3.8

(5)

"The "No More Sweat" brand from Chemist Warehouse (and probably other pharmacies) is the only thing that works for me!"

"‘no more sweat’ is at chemist warehouse and it worked well for me. It made me super itchy sometimes though."

"Try “no more sweat” I get it at the pharmacy in Australia"

"Thirding “no more sweat”. It doesn’t agree with me though (makes me extremely itchy assume a mild allergy to an ingredient)."

"Chemist warehouse stocks a brand called no more sweat that has a hand specific antiperspirant."

#18

Secret Clinical

4.5

(4)

"Secret Clinical or if you don’t really sweat Lume."

"I bought some smaller containers and melted and decanted some Secret Clinical into them."

"You can only put that on it at night time."

"Secret clinical for under my arms, I tried old spice for a while and it gave me chemical burns so if you have sensitive skin be cautious lol."

#19

Arm & Hammer

4.5

(4)

"I will only use A&H UltraMax unscented. Doesn’t burn my pits, doesn’t stain my shirts, has absolutely zero fragrance, and washes off completely with soap."

"I love using Arm & Hammer."

"I just go with arm and hammer natural essentials out whatever."

"Arm and hammer"

#20

Perspirex

4.3

(4)

"Best I have come across."

"Try perspirex strong"

"I used to have pretty severe issues with this and used to use perspirex. It stings like a motherfucker but it works."

"Perspirex sa akin. Every month lang ang lagay."

#21

Antiperspirant

3.0

(5)

"If your skin is sensitive you can get armpit cysts from clogging your pores with the anti persp."

"Anti perspirant will stop the sweating. It basically blocks your pores."

"They could prescribe something like topical glycopyrrolate, or an oral anticholinergic, or a beta blocker."

"I couldn't recommend it beyond that. Might be helpful in a pinch?"

"You could give it a try, because everyone is different and the effects of the treatments are various."

#22

Axe

3.3

3.3

(3)

"I switched to aluminum free deodorants and within 2-3 weeks the problem solved itself."

"I randomly switched to aluminum free and it stopped completely."

"My dermatologist told me the aluminum free products are a marketing ploy."

#29

Hibiclens

5.0

(2)

"If you’re not allergic to it, use hibiclens surgical soap on your pits. It eliminates the bacteria that cause sweat to smell."

"Order some Hibiclens on Amazon. Follow the directions on the bottle but you only need to use it once in a great while. It kills all the stinky bacteria off the body."

#30

Sweatblock

4.5

(2)

"Sweatblock. The wipes last up to a week."

"Try sweat block."

#31

2.5

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