Your deodorant is often one of the first products put to the test during long days and busy routines.
Daily activities can quickly lead to odor and discomfort. A good deodorant does more than mask smells: it helps keep you feeling fresh while being gentle on your skin.
But ingredient quality really matters, especially for products you use every day. Some deodorants contain aluminum salts or concerning ingredients like BHT. And because deodorant is applied directly to a sensitive area like the underarms, it’s worth paying close attention to what’s in it.
To make things easier, we’ve rounded up the top 10 deodorants on Yuka. These solid stick formulas are all free from high-risk ingredients, so you can stay fresh with confidence.
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Simply Unscented Deodorant - Humble
Excellent - 100/100
With a vegan, beeswax-free composition, this deodorant is unscented, suitable for sensitive skin, and formulated with just four plant-based ingredients. |
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Unscented Deodorant - Native
Excellent - 100/100
This deodorant is an unscented, hypoallergenic formula designed for sensitive skin, and hydrating with shea butter and coconut oil for a smooth glide. |
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Alpine Sage Deodorant - Dr. Squatch
Excellent - 96/100
Formulated with arrowroot powder and charcoal powder, this deodorant features a fragrance blend of cypress, patchouli, clary sage, and lavender essential oils. |
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Sweet Coconut Deodorant - Hello
Excellent - 93/100
This deodorant has a vegan formula with shea butter and a naturally derived coconut scent, in a hydrating and sensitive skin composition. |
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Vanilla & Oat Milk Deodorant Stick - Schmidt's
Excellent - 93/100
With ingredients such as coconut oil, shea butter, and oatmeal, this certified cruelty-free formula combines plant-based oils and ingredients in a solid stick format. |
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Cashmere & Vanilla Wood Deodorant - Old Spice
Excellent - 93/100
With a cologne-inspired fragrance profile, this deodorant features a blend of hydrating and moisture-wicking ingredients for comfort and protection. |
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Sky Blue Malibu Deodorant - Jukebox
Excellent - 93/100
This deodorant has fragrance notes of neroli, orange, and sea salt, and combines plant-based oils, waxes, powders, and postbiotics in a solid stick format. |
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Honey Pear Whole Body Deodorant - Fomin
Excellent - 93/100
With pH-balancing ingredients such as mandelic acid, this formula is designed for use on underarms, thighs, feet, and other body areas. |
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Fragrance-Free Deodorant - Hume
Excellent - 93/100
This deodorant is an unscented formula designed for sensitive skin, made with plant-derived ingredients, prebiotics, probiotic ferments, and mineral-rich components. |
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Unscented Deodorant - Tom’s of Maine
Excellent - 91/100
This formula is unscented, features a vegan bees-wax free composition, and packaged with 100% recycled plastic. |
Like all our rankings, this one was conducted completely independently, and no brand has paid to be included.
What about Athena?
I do appreciate all the hard work and communication however, I am
Curious to how some of these that are packaged in plastic, 100% recycled plastic, where we don’t even understand the hidden dangers in that are considered a good choice?
Thank you kindly
Thank you, Yuka for the list. I really do appreciate the work that you do.
Please don’t stop!
What about Primally Pure
what about NATIVE deodorant ?
Why do they cost so much?
I am surprized you do not have a all natural crystal rock deodorant listed. Ive used a couple or so different brands and they all have equally great and keep a smell and away. I can wear a same shirt 3 days in a row if l wish using this type deodorant. Anything else i use if l wear a shirt for 2 hours and take it off . I can’t re wear it as l can’t stand the smell in it.
I totally agree with you! I love Crystal too!
Can you send out an article on the best dishwasher tabs to use? I would love to read that one.
Thanks Yuka for the products on the deodorant it’s very helpful on choosing the right one.
BEEKMAN GOATMILK
Thank Yuka I like the app on my phone.
I Can check any producto and see its is good o not
I’ve tried some of these sticks and they seem to stain my clothes more in the armpit area. Been using a clear roll on Alvera Aloe unscented rated high by Yuka.
I love this app thank you Yuka
Thank you! I love love Yuka app.
Are any of the recommended deodorants clear? I ask I’ve found clear deodorants less likely to stain clothing.
About 8 years ago I noticed my deodorant/antipersperants were making my pits itch. I switched to Tom’s and no more issues. Home-made with coconut oil, baking soda, essential oils didn’t do much but turn my underarms dark brown.
Thank you emailing this information out to everyone.
Thanks!!! Amazing information!!! You the best!! My favorite application 🌷
Have a beautiful day 🐝
My daughter turned me on to lime juice as a deodorant. I squeeze a few limes and put it into a roll-on bottle I got on eBay. Very cheap, totally natural, lasts for months, and I never smell. It doesn’t stop sweating, just the odor. But wait awhile if you’ve just shaved, so it doesn’t burn.
WOW, I’m tryin’ that!
Good choices I’ve used many of them.
Thank you for the list. Thank you for the great job you do!
I’m going to give a shout out here to Little Seed Farms. I really feel they should have not only made this list, but topped it. They are rated Excellent at 96% and for me personally, their products are what actually works the best.
Thank you for this list. I have been using Native and found that it works great!
I love Degree spray and stick.
I use both everyday.
Never stink.
What about Curie?
I love yaku web helping me a lot thank you so much
I love your top 10 lists! I I’m always looking forward to the next one thank you.
Use native and I’m happy with results
What about aluminum free Secret?
I have tried a few aluminum free deodorants and not getting the same results as I do from deodorants containing aluminum. So far I have tried: Dove, Lume, Native and Power Stick. Any suggestions?
Hi Diane I’ve been using Tom’s and it works well for me
I have been looking for a good deodorant for years. Hopefully this list will help.
Love your app. Alway so informative. Thank you for all your time invested researching everything.
Thank you for let me know ❤️
Thank you for the knowledge and research into this brands
Thank you so much for the informative information. I always wanted to know which ones are best for the body.
Thank you I’ve been looking for a new deodorant and I will pick one of these
Very good to know and make your choice. Much appreciated
Native is the best deodorant. Thank you to share this to me.
Thank you for the information.
Thanks so much! I use Yuka all the time and have recommended it to many — even strangers in the supermarket! Keep up the good work!
” I WAS TOTALLY SUPRISED TO SEE THIS MUCH INFORMATION ABOUT DEODORANT. IT WAS TRULY A BLESSING. THANK YOU 😊 🙏
Though I appreciate the report on deodorants with clean ingredients, if I were in need of a new deodorant this list wouldn’t help at all in regards to effectiveness. Which deodorants work best? Which don’t work at all?
Out of all on the list I’ve only tried native and it seems to work way better than aluminum deodorant for me. It’s more than I’d like to spend on deodorant though so I was also hoping for the most effective list
I agree. I’ve tried a few on this list in the past and they don’t work well. They made me sweat more than anything!
Thanks so much for all you do in promoting healthy products!
I love your app and use it ALL the time. It certainly has helped me understand products and their components – definitely has made me a better and conscientious consumer. I have used Schmidts
deodorant only a different scent. I really like it and will not change except to perhaps try the Vanilla and goat milk stick. Thanks again Julie!!
Thank you Julia for your app. I have been using after of these deodorants from the list. If one is on sale or not, or my body reacts differently, I’ll change it up. Now you have given me even more healthier options….
Thank you for better understanding these products.
Little seed farm is ranked 96/100 and is not being included on this list. How do you decide what the top 10 are if not by your own rankings?
I have been using little seed farm deodorant for YEARS I can not get enough. I’ve turned multiple friends on to this brand.
Their goat milk soaps are also incredible ! Small business out of Tennessee
Check out little seed farm!
Deodorant link ranking below:
https://app.yuka.io/BSQoVo1
Thanks for the shout out on deodorants. Tired of all the chemicals.
Please check out Native. There is a lawsuit against them because they have unlisted forever chemicals in their shampoo, conditioner and moisturizer causing people to lose hair as well as badly damage their fingernails
I bought Native shampoo recently and after realizing their product had forever chemicals I returned it. Mother Nature is having a hard time and I don’t want to burden it further.
😱I did not know!! I use the conditioner and shampoo!! Thank you.
Hello Sweet Coconut for the value win! Thanks for putting this on my radar 👍
Lume deodorant is the best. Full stop.
Doesn’t stop the odor or wetness for me. Glad it works for you.
I have been using Native for 6 months. In this heat the Midwest has been experiencing, Native has kept me dry everyday. Best I have ever used.
Thank you for the info. Looking for a Free Aluminum. I’ll be checking the components of these group.
You don’t say what makes these the top 10 deodorants. What are you measuring them by?
Thank you for the deodorant info but I use http://www.chaeorganics.com.
I appreciate these emails about different things.
I think that Booda Butter (deodorant) is great ….it rates 100/100! It comes in a little glass jar which makes it twice as great!
So, if these deodorants don’t keep you dry (no aluminum) and don’t have a scent, what’s the point of using one?
You’re thinking of an antiperspirant.
Dodorants deodorize.
I appreciate all that you do! Much respect for your efforts and dedication!!
Are any/all of these ‘aluminum free’?
Need antiperspirant not just deodorant.
Thank you
Ive been mixing up my own for at least 5 years. Coconut oil, beeswax for hardening, baking soda and tea tree oil. Very happy with it, but great seeing ones I might like as an alternative. Thanks
I need more than deodorant – I need an antiperspirant.
Love Humble and Native!
Thanks! I’ve been using Piper Wai for years now. It works great but I think I’ll try one of the deodorants you reviewed.
What about lady mitchums
What happened to the rool on deodorants? Do not see them
I be love this information!!
Love the appt. use it all the time. I use most of Native products.
So ALL anti perspiration deodorants are bad??? Please list if ANY are good! Just bought Lavender Sage by Schmidt but it is only a deodorant. I live in South Florida and the heat and humidity are awful. I tried Ann anti aluminum deodorant and it made me stink!! Was so embarrassed by trying to be healthy. I also try
To eat garlic for health reasons and it ends up coming out my pores. What to use??? Thank you!
I agree. I live in sw Florida and you can’t walk outside without sweating! I don’t want my clothes to have underarm sweat stains!
None of these are roll-ons. Any reason?
I was wondering if you knew of a healthy deodorant & antiperspirant combo? I need both.
Thank you.
As a person with numerous skin allergies, I found Almay sensitive skin anti-perspirant and deodorant is gentle and effective. Best I’ve tried.
Surprised you included products (Old Spice) which include “fragrance” in ingredients . “Fragrance” or “parfum” is an umbrella term for a hidden mix of chemicals. The U.S. FDA does not require companies to disclose individual scent ingredients, which often hide toxic chemicals. These include phthalates and styrene. They are linked to hormone disruption and cancer.
Also the sent isn’t overwhelming or lingering.
Native cream all body deodorant is the best. Only takes a pea size amt. Last til next shower. I have never found a deodorant that I don’t sweat at all no matter how hot it is. Until now It’s amazing. Very cost effective. I’ve had the same tube several months and it’s still half full.
This is great, I use the Native an yes it’s good, Thanks for doing this, it’s very helpful..’
Any ratings on Primally Pure unscented?
I’ve experienced that diet and hydration make a difference in smells. Anything antiperspirant is harmful I assume, as a body should sweat.
Are any of these antiperspirants as well?
Thank you Yuka ♥️
I have become an old spice zero fan. I go for the woodlands scent which has lavender. Tip-apply morning and bedtime for better results. I live in vegas so it’s plenty hot!
I’ve been using ban roll-on since the late seventies and never get that body odor smell. A girl new back then told me about it said was for men and women been using it ever since. Almost 50 years.
Stops perspiration too!
Was lavilin deodorant included in you testing?
Do you have recommendations for one that is a deodorant and an antiperspirant?
Deodorant is for smell- antiperspirant stops the sweat… so is this just for a better smell?
I agree with Melissa here; Would be nice to know the Yuka Top 10 Antiperspirants!
Thanks for the info, but like other users effectiveness against odor is important. I have been using Thai deodorant stone Crystal stick and it works great!
This information is so valuable. Thank you all so much for sharing and educating us on healthier options when shopping for hygiene products and/or food items.
Thank you for the information for deodorant. I was using Mando and it does not work for me. Its $ 14.00 at Walmart
Thank you so much for always providing us with such helpful information so that we are able to make the best-informed decisions in regard to doing our best to stay healthy. Your due diligence is greatly appreciated!
Lume’
Works great , even for a teenage boy. Also on smelly feet !!
Thanks so much for doing the research! Will be sharing with my whole family!!
Appreciate you sharing your assessment of all these deodorants based on healthy ingredients. One big missing for me is, do they actually work and how effective are they? Without that, won’t spend money and switch from something that does work and I like, even if it’s not as “healthy”.
This is my question as well. Love the “clean” assessments. Thank you! BUT… which ones work the best?
excellent work sharing with my two boys for their selection
Where is. Crystal?
I love Crystal Rock deodorant! I use it as a base before using my natural stick deodorant.
I switched from regular deodorants which made me smelly to Native. Although I still feel “damp” I do not smell so will take the damp feeling over being smelly.
I switched to “Each & Every – Nothing On” which is unscented. It’s been a great experience thus far for several years.
Thank you so much for all you do!! I appreciate you!!
The # 1 deodorant probably in the whole world is PERSPIREX, which you can only buy online.
The # 1 deodorant in the USA that you can buy in stores is NATIVE.
What about Lume? I use that and feel it does the job. The unscented however smells worse than any body odor
I’m liking the Tom’s. What is a good foundation and mascara for aging skin? I’m 68 and I can’t get it to stay on my face.
How effective are they – we all have different issues sometimes wet sometimes smelly sometimes both.
Hello is very good. No stain
Anything aluminum free is awesome
You didn’t review Lume?
I’ve tried practically all of these brands, and most of them leave BO. I’ve found that the “Each & Every” Brand to be the most effective. They also credit you for returning any used container for your next purchases.
Thank you for the recommendations. However, there are at least 3 brands on this list that continue to test on animals. I believe that should also be a consideration when you make your recommendations.
Sally-that is very important to me. Do you know which ones test on animals?
Thank for the information
Do they not make me smell? I’ve tried a few of these and they just do not work for me unfortunately. I need something that will help combat what I’m putting out during a workout or working in my yard.
Thanks again for your hard work and excellent alternatives. I already use the top suggestions. Hope all is well with you, take care.
I have tried so many natural deodorants. I want to use them but I dont want to have BO… I have yet to find one that actually worked. I have to use the prescription expensive stuff and I still can smell a hint of the bo on certain days. If its not going to work may as well not use anything at all.
I used to use Native deodorant and while there were many things to like, it left and oily/greasy residue on my clothing that was impossible to remove after repeated washing.
I’m mostly happy to know that your company does not take money from advertisers, so they don’t have any influence on the products you rate. I hope you always maintain that format, that is the reason I chose the payed format. Thanks to you and your staff.
I appreciate this information, but there’s no mention of the effectiveness of the products.
i love Hume, gluten free, no more itchy under arms.
Thank you, I will share the information with all my family.
Thankyou.
Thank you for sharing that information
Can you provide the same for sprays?
What about Arm & Hammer Essentials
Unscented