Your deodorant is often the first thing put to the test during long days and busy routines.
Daily activities can quickly lead to odor and discomfort. A good deodorant doesn’t just mask smells: it helps keep you fresh while respecting your skin.
But ingredient quality really matters, especially for products you use every day. Some deodorants still rely on aluminum salts or harmful ingredients like BHT. And because they’re applied directly to the skin, on a particularly sensitive area like the underarms, it’s worth paying close attention to what you’re using.
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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Unscented Deodorant - Green Beaver
Excellent - 100/100
This deodorant is made in Canada and formulated with organic aloe vera, tapioca starch, sage extract, and Labrador tea in a 100% plant-based, biodegradable composition. |
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Palo Santo & Frankincense Deodorant - Humble
Excellent - 94/100
With fragrance derived from tonka bean, palo santo, and frankincense oils, this formula combines botanical extracts and essential oils in a solid stick format. |
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Deodorant w/ Activated Charcoal - Hello
Excellent - 93/100
This deodorant is formulated with charcoal powder, maranta arundinacea root powder, coconut oil, shea butter, and plant-based waxes including carnauba and rice bran wax. |
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Unscented Deodorant - Tom’s of Maine
Excellent - 93/100
This formula is unscented, features a vegan and cruelty-free composition, and packaged with 100% recycled plastic. |
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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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Orange Blossom & Eucalyptus Deodorant - Attitude
Excellent - 93/100
In a vegan formula made with 95% naturally derived ingredients, this deodorant features a fragrance blend of orange blossom and eucalyptus. |
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Whole Body Deodorant Coconut & Vanilla - Dove
Excellent - 93/100
This deodorant is a 100% vegan, whole-body stick formulated with AHA and featuring a coconut & vanilla scent. |
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Coconut & Vanilla Deodorant - Every Man
Excellent - 87/100
Formulated with lichen extract, cotton extract, and witch hazel, this deodorant is both cruelty-free certified, and packaged with recycled materials. |
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Golden Vanilla All Over Deo - Athena Club
Excellent - 84/100
Featuring a vanilla-scented formula with ingredients such as shea butter, avocado oil, and chamomile extract, this deodorant is designed for use on underarms and other body areas. |
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Fresh & Active 48h Deodorant - Nivea
Excellent - 79/100
This deodorant features a marine-inspired fragrance and is formulated with fatty acids and avocado oil, to support the skin barrier, in a solid stick format. |
Like all our rankings, this one was conducted completely independently, and no brand has paid to be included.
I don’t see a comparison on whether these deodorants actually protect you from bad body odour (which in my opinion is the whole reason to be using it) … I’ve tried 3 of your top 10 in the past and still have bad body odour!
Tanit is a Canadian company and their deodorant in 100 on Yuka. Also the vessel is cardboard and I like that! Check them out
Love what you do for us uneducated but worthy people😁❤️
They missed one!! ROUTINE Deodorant ranks 100/100. Its pricey but I work outside year round in a very physical job and it’s the only Deodorant thats lasted a 10 hr shift in 40° weather without needing to reapply! Lots of scents to choose from, too. Well worth the price tag!!
Thank you for this list. Just scanned my 0% aluminum Dove deodorant. 0/100. Yikes. Off to the drug store.
I’m in Canada. Green Beaver sounds good, but is it really organic? The vast majority of food in this country labelled “organic” is anything but. The government here could not care less, unlike the recently new USDA implementation south of the border. So, I buy my organic food from the U.S.A..
I have been using Green Beaver products for over 2 years now and am happy to see that it is number 1 in your top 10 list. Thanks
I have tested some of these deodorants
In the past and i am sure they are ecological and healthy but in my case they do not protect me at all, always bad odor present. You should have that as a criteria thank
Awesome. Great time to remind us of this everyday use item and the pitfalls of buying products with questionable ingredients. Thanks!
I did not try any of them yet.
Next time when I go shopping for deo, I will consider this
I have been using Green beaver for about 6 month and I am very please works good
This is such a helpful list! Especially while travelling, we spend a lot of time in stores using the Yuka app to find the right deo. I’ll find a way to keep this list available!
Do you have Native deodorant on your list to review next time? Available at shoppers and Walmart in Canada. Maybe other places. I have tried others on your list but didn’t work as well on me as the native products.
Check out NO PONG deodorant:
https://www.nopong.ca/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=searchbrand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17514470606&gbraid=0AAAAAC70xRgYEbid1NiIc8b9-QmsRkh91&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxO6YoveXlAMVmYDCCB0GMgIeEAAYASAAEgKQO_D_BwE
Check out NO PONG deodorant:
https://www.nopong.ca/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=searchbrand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17514470606&gbraid=0AAAAAC70xRgYEbid1NiIc8b9-QmsRkh91&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxO6YoveXlAMVmYDCCB0GMgIeEAAYASAAEgKQO_D_BwE
I have been using green beaver antiperspirant and I am very pleased with it. It is great to see Canadian brand on the top list.
Great list, thanks…used the no1 and like the smell and price.
We use the number one beaver words very good
This is so great to see I was always nervous about using deodorant because of the aluminum and other dangerous stuff in the deodorant can you buy these in Canada
You can purchase Tom’s of Maine at Shoppers DrugMart in Canada.
Green Beaver is a Canadian company
Than you so much! This is very important information! I just want a now, where I can get all this products???? Please…
Sadly No Pong didn’t make this list. Not sure why… highly effective and rated as such by you.
Thanks for the great information really help..
This is awesome! I would love to know which are not corporately owned so I can support small businesses. Thank you for all you do!
Anti-persparant beach smell??
Like suntan lotion smell…coconut and lime??
Any suggestions?
I feel I have the perfect tool ever since I subscribed to this app. Choosing , comparing and buying products,made easier every time. Thank you Yuka 🥕
I followed your rating and using Tom’s of Maine. Easily available.
I using the Green Beaver , because I living in Canada. I am so happy that the Canadian Deo is number one on the list. 😊
Thank you Julia. I am using Noosa from Australia. It’s the only deodorant that has worked for me lately.
I bought the native sea salt and cedar based on the 93/100 . I see some that are less on this list . I’d like to know if there was an incentive to those choices ?
Thanks for the great information – much appreciated
Thank you for the information
Thank you for the information
Thank you, very nice
Oh that’s great, thank you. I have been Tom’s Uncented for quite some time. I will pass this on!
Of these 10 brands we only found 1 on the Canada retailers market — Tom’s. I used to buy it 15 to 20 yrs. ago until the price skyrocketed. Now, unfortunately, I buy Menon…wouid prefer the narural-sourced products!
All but Athena and Palo Santo are available at most drugstores in Canada
Green beaver easy to find in Canada 🍁
Thanks for the information
This is awsome you did this but most goopy deodorants still do not let your lymph system detoxify. Husband wares the beaver one. He works in a hot steak house kitchen but does not sweat. He’s still trapping the poison in his lymph system. I will always use my salt crystal stick. I give 2 shits I am wet. The salt kills the bacteria that creates the smell.
Very important and useful information! Appreciate greatly your sharing, your honesty and care:) great app, use it all the time – very helpful 💕🙏
Ive been using No Pong for years. It comes in different formulations, eg, vegan and no baking soda. It would be interesting to rate it.
You should rate antiperspirants, which are far more used in North America than deodorants
Green Beaver also has an all-natural, aluminum-free antiperspirant. All antiperspirants from other companies have aluminum.
Much appreciation for your app. I share info with many friends and family who are somewhat skeptical. However, that’s their problem. I love your app 🤩👍🏼
I am very surprised not to see routine deodorant on this list it rates higher than some of the ones here.
Love the app!
I have shared it with others including one at the grocery store 👍
It helps open my eyes to products that I used to buy and no longer do….many thanks
Great info – thank you.
I have give your app to so many people lately. They were delighted to know about you. Thanks for being there for us.
TANIT is my favourite. ❤️ I wouldn’t use any typical companies such as dOVe or Niveau as I prefer to support companies that strive for health in all of their products without adding awful ingredients.
Thanks Yuka you are the best. I am happy to know you.
Love thé Nivea item, qualité & Price. Thank you. Would like your admise on solar cream also.
I have Hello and I smell by afternoon. Will have to try some of these others.
I recently became aware that my Earth Science deodorant is no longer being made! And I get this email from you today. The timing is perfect! I use YUKA all the time now! It is amazing! Thank you
Thank you for this information – I have used Tom’s for about 7 years but would like to try another so I can change them up from time to time – Green Beaver sounds good.
Thanks again!
When I scan the Dove Whole Body Deo on your app it gets a rating of 45/100. Why is that?
Thanks muchly for this info
I love all information received from you, very helpful.
Currently use Tom’s but I’ll check out green beaver
Thanks for the info
Thanks for sharing this! I see selected products now have QR codes…will you be able to read them?
Green Beaver for the WIN! I have been using them for a few years and is the best by far as doesn’t cake up under your arms. I use the antiperspirant version and wont try anything else since I found it.Highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing this! I love your App
I’m honestly not buying anything from a huge brand like dove or Nivea because they are just bandwagon jumping! My person favourite is “routine” , or I will just use some essential oils because our bodies are much better off without any of this stuff
Thank you
I use routine (natural deodorant) , can you please rate that deodorant for me. Thanks!!
Me too I love it.
I love it also…it is the best deodorant I have ever used and I have tried many!
Thanks for this list Julia! I absolutely love Humble deodorant. Tricky to get consistently in Canada as they don’t ship here from the US.
I’ve been curious about attitude deodorant and just might give it a try now.
Even though the number 1 has the highest score it’s effectiveness is quite poor.
I would recommend Deodorant Gel from Necessaire – quality is outstanding. It does not leave any marks and scent is minimal. It’s Yuka score is 90/100.
Another good one is Deodorant Gel from Salt and Stone.
I found Nivea, which I love. Very good nit expensive either.
Thank you muchly!!! I will check these brands availability in my area
This was great, thank you! I was hoping there would also be something with reference to how well they work? It’s all fine and well that the ingredients are safe and good for us… But if it doesn’t do the job of stopping wetness and/or odour then the point is moot.🤷🏻♀️
Agree; I need something that actually works
This is a great list 👏 — love seeing more brands raising the bar. Julia you are doing amazing here spreading the good word on this stuff so thank you for this well written list!
We’re also building GUCK with the same mindset: clean ingredients, no shortcuts, actually works. Yuka has been a huge part of opening people’s eyes to what’s really in everyday products, and honestly… we’re just grateful you exist.
Honoured to be part of the “green side” of things with brands like these. More clean, less crap.
I looked up Guck on playstore couldn’t see anything
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The only name I am aware of is Nivea. Have to become more aware I guess.
Thanks for the information !!
I would love your top 10 sunscreen list in time for summer.
I use Salt and Stone. I’m hoping it’s good
I u$e thom$ and it last 24hrs
In a year, I may but 2
So, while is expen$I’ve per unit, one unit last me a long time
Too bad, plastics is used as packaging material and not bamboo. Also, is not refillable…
Much appreciated!! Great information!
Horrified of the 50years using crap
Right? 🤨😢
Impressive and unbiased content.
Thank you for all the work you do. I use this app all the time to try and decide what I want to put in or on my body. I have used one of the above products but wondered how well do they really work to minimize sweaty smell. Some people have really strong sweat
I’ve been using no ping original. Smells awesome and works great. Rating is 96/100
She means no pong original
I really appreciate the app. I use it all the time. With the sunny weather beginning I checked out many Sun Screen Lotions. Wow. The industry is really trying to kill us! So many well known brands…even the ones that advertise for use on Kids, have very poor Yuka ratings… even as low as BAD. Thank you for all your team’s research and making it available to us.
Currently trying Beauty from Bees deodorant, made in Alberta, BC.
I’m very impressed with it after two weeks use!
I can’t afford to pay these prices 😔
I’m glad to see HELLO and Humble. Thanks for researching this.
Every man jack foams up like a white cream and will get all over your clothes. If you wipe off the foamed up stuff it leaves nothing behind. It smells good and has no harmful chemicals but there is a trade off
What do you think of Carpe deodorants?
Thanks Julie, still appreciate Yuka it is so helpful. I like hello deodorant and for sure Beauty from Bees is excellent products.
I’ve been using Schmidts for a couple years now. Some days it works great, and others not so much. Depends on how I’m working, especially here on the farm. Grateful for the info, and thank you.
Being Canadian. I tried Tanit deodorant. The Zulu scent is very nice and I hope it will get me through the summer. I will try other Canadian suggestions as long as packaging is not plastic
Do any of these products leave stains?
I recommend you avoid “Every Man Jack” if you are concerned with white marks on your clothes. It foams like crazy
Thanks for all that information it’s unreal big brands charge more money and they terrible low quality I saw in Costco very expensive organic in very bad I saw keto on the products and said bad low racking
Hi Julia
Just wondering why No Pong didn’t make it to the top 10 ? Is it because it is a cream application and not a stick/ roll on? Rated 94/ 100 on Yuka and made in Canada
I think you should include the deodorants offered by Young Living – plant based products!
I’m so happy that my favorite brands (Humble and Schmidt’s) made this list! They have been my go to brands for years and they have never disappointed me. They have clean ingredients, they keep me odor free and they smell so good.
Thank you for researching deodorants
Good to see this line up. Which gives me a choice now. Thanks Yuka🙌🙌🙌
I’m using SUGANDH Natural Deodorant Cream from LAKSHMI, I get it from Italy, and since 2004 I haven’t got any Rashes, Allergies, Irritation, Discoloration or Pimples… and 1-30ml/1oz little container last me for more than 6 months. The score is 88/100 according to Yuka, not what I expected considering that is organic, but I had tried many other deodorants prior of 2004 and I always experienced some kind of irritation, not with this one.
Can i have a body wash suggestions that’s not made in USA
Thank You Yuka for helping us making good choice
I have been purchasing a Canadian deodorant on line for years called No Pong. I’d love to see it on this list. Not sure if you’re aware of it.
Where do you buy this brand?
I use Routine natural deodorant. It scores 98. Great for my hubby 2😊
I appreciate all the work your team does to analyze and reach out to all these useful findings. Keep it up, guys ❤️
Thank you so much for your work keeping us all healthy!
Why don’t you check No Pong deodorant. Excellent deodorant
Thank you for this review. I find that big name commercial deodorants irritate and cause itching, so I tried Schmidt’s and it works brilliantly with absolutely zero irritation. Currently I use the lemon scented option.
How about Moog Goo deodorant? Excellent for those of us allergic to coconut oil, lavender, and certain starches. They are excellent!!!!!!
Have been using Green Beaver products including deodorant for many many years. Thanks for the positive affirmation. Cheers, John
Thanks a lot . It is that time of yr when we all will start sweating more
Good aftenoon Julie I beg to differ that Toms of Maine deodarent is that high of rating of 93/100 as of today. The Yuka app scanned this product 4 years ago at 84/100. The company ownership has changed hands and this product is no longer rated over 10 or 13/100, I cant quite remember and have three brand new Toms deoderant at home that I wil scan this evening. After using the Toms deodorant three day or more, you will have a really nice red rash under both arm pits I assure you. They definatly added the aluminum back in the ingredients amopng many other bad ingredients. There is ONLY one Toms manufacture today, not two. Everyman Jack is a great product and used it as well, some scents even have a higher rating than 87/100. Cheers and thanks for your time!
Tanit forrest scent is my favourite
Sorry but I’m never buying Green Beaver nor am I paying over $10 for deodorant. It’s ridiculous that we have to pay almost double to buy healthy products. I’ll stick with my antidepressants because they’re the only ones that work. Every Man Jack is way better than Green Beaver but deodorant alone doesn’t work. Green Beaver is such a ripoff, ripping off Canadians with their ridiculous prices
I use green beaver scented, and unscented both products are great!
You need to try the OM Organics herb and petal mineral Deoderant. I just love it! I have tried a few natural deodorant and this is the one i have stuck with. Hands down!
Thank you, I used the Tom,all year round,its really good 👍
I appreciate the work you do, and use your app often.
But especially with a product like deodorant, my decision hinges on two important factors:
1. Does it work???
2. Will it stain clothing?
Merci beaucoup! Love the YUKA app! 🙂
Have you tested Beauty From Bees deodorant? I’ve been using with HUGE success. Like you don’t smell when you use it. It is not an antiperspirant so of you sweat you’ll have to reapply. Thing i don’t like about it is its not in a stick.
Attention Canadian residents! 🇨🇦 Looking for a local brand you can trust? Check out http://www.happypitco.com. They are a Canadian brand, and all of their products have a perfect 100% Yuka score! Clean ingredients made right here in Canada!
What about Secret unscented?
Thank you for this information. Very Helpful moving forward to shop for products.
I usually use Jason – did this not make the cut? Presently using Beaver as the price for Jason went up. I am really surprised to see Nivea and Dove on this list! I don’t think I could trust them even if someone tested them. I generally don’t try others unless someone I know can vouch that the brand does not stain my clothes, I had a few bad experiences in this regard, particularly with Attitude.
Excellent information Julie, thank you for helping to increase awareness on these products!
Thank you for that information. All they all available in Canada?
What about green beavers antiperspirant?
And La Rosée ?
I get that you focus on the ingredients, which is good, but when it comes to the point where the product isn’t actually effective it negates my belief in it.Some of us actually work very hard physically what’s the point of even buying it?I work in construction and none of the above would do the job I would end up smelling like a giant armpit
I agree. I work out and a lot these don’t hold up to my expectations. I’ve tired 3 of them listed and sure if I’m sitting in a coffeehouse but not if I’m dancing or at the gym. Hmmm…🧐 now I’m thinking that may be the issue at the gym.
Which one is best bang for buck
What about Old Spice Original. No aluminum.and 86 rating.
I have used Hello, which works , but I need a combo deodorant and antiperspirant in one. Does it exist?