What Deodorant are you using right Now?

[TraderJoe]

Me ->

Williams "Ice Blue" Gel (smells like Aqua Velva) :drool

-or-

Aubrey Organics Herbal Dry Pine Needle Spray

[IsaacRN]

Rightguard EXTREME....with a power stripe :)

[Zeni]

Angel Men deodorant stick

I've gone through 5 or 6 of these, but it is time for a change. Not sure what I'm going to get next.

[peacefrog]

Old Spice. My wife likes the scent, as do I. I should get some MB soap to go with it.

[Zachster]

Right Guard "Sport" clear stick. I had a lot of irritation from almost every deodorant I tried before this -- but now I am sorely tempted to try this Aqua Velva scented stuff Joe speaks of :drool

[TraderJoe]

but now I am sorely tempted to try this Aqua Velva scented stuff Joe speaks of :drool

Well, it is a "gel"

REVIEW (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1844)

[qhsdoitall]

Burt's Bees Herbal or Mitchum at work.
Tom's of Maine at home.

[herzi]

Nivea sensitiv roll-on.
Nice, cheap and effective.

[rick]

Crystal Stick
Brut Deodorant

but have been thinking of trying THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgxxAwue7Fs&NR=1)

[Capt America]

If you're looking to try something different, you should try the Degree with aloe vera. Ever since I tried it, it's all I've used. It's an anti-perspirant though, so I don't know if that counts as the thread title clearly says- Deodorant

[Zachster]

Well, it is a "gel"

REVIEW (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1844)

Dang! So it's not available in the U.S.? Apparently, it is available in France (http://youtube.com/watch?v=b0gJz-tbjpk).

[madmedic]

Alum Block.....not the same one I use on my face...I will add!

[Baloosh]

Me ->

Williams "Ice Blue" Gel (smells like Aqua Velva) :drool


Group Buy!! We can all stock up for years with one massive order. ::

For me:

Alum bar + Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Spray

[PalmettoB]

Old Spice. My wife likes the scent, as do I. I should get some MB soap to go with it.
+1...been using it pretty much since my early teens.

[crackstar]

Tabac deo spray, or occasionally Ombra, which is also made in Germany, and very nice.

[TraderJoe]

Group Buy!! We can all stock up for years with one massive order. ::

For me:

Alum bar + Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Spray

Dang! So it's not available in the U.S.? Apparently, it is available in France (http://youtube.com/watch?v=b0gJz-tbjpk).

I got mine from Rene (member SSLSTUDIO). aka BarberCulture

[Baloosh]

I got mine from Rene (member SSLSTUDIO). aka BarberCulture

o rly. Sweet. Going to have to PM Rene!! :cool:

[TraderJoe]

o rly. Sweet. Going to have to PM Rene!! :cool:

If you don't already have one, I highly recommend the De Vergulde Hand baths soap. :cool:

[Baloosh]

If you don't already have one, I highly recommend the De Vergulde Hand baths soap. :cool:

I have the DVH shave soap, cream, A/S balm, etc. But no bath soaps yet. I feel the order from Rene getting larger by the minute!

[TraderJoe]

I have the DVH shave soap, cream, A/S balm, etc. But no bath soaps yet. I feel the order from Rene getting larger by the minute!

Don't shoot me, but I think you'll be needing the Aftershave spray as well.

If you like the scent and skincare of the Vergulde stuff, you'll need to be having these as well.

Sorry :D :sad027

[crackstar]

I can vouch for the VGH a/shave spray--it's super nice! Joe has good taste. (just like me!)

[moviemaniac]

"Sir Irish Moos Deodorant stick" - an oldschool product, that has been discontinued :( After I finish my current stick I have one more as backup but before I use that I'll use the TOOBS St. James stick which I recently purchased.

[Baloosh]

Don't shoot me, but I think you'll be needing the Aftershave spray as well.

If you like the scent and skincare of the Vergulde stuff, you'll need to be having these as well.

Sorry :D :sad027

Yep, I've read the comments on the A/S spray. That one will be in there as well. ;)

[Xert]

Gillette gel. Best product a typical drug store has to offer, imo.

[msandoval858]

Mitchum for me. I've tried the natural products and just never could get used to them. Sticking with what works.

[Mottern Man]

Alum, works for me. :D

[SSLSTudio...]

Williams Deo ( my last bottle, some how some bottles got pinched by others..now who would they be ? )

- VGH DEO - Extreme great stuff as good as the a/s spray but for your armpitts
you get whiffs of VGH through out the day the VGH marketing department should kill or shoot their manager for this stuff to be so rare.
-Aramis DEO.

-Gravity by Axxe (pre shave guru era ) (tons left)
-8*4 Wave for Men :drool Tons left from pre shave guru era totally forgot I had it in a my closet. man TJ if I knew it was there id send one of this with the previous box you had. VERY fresh very Sportive scent. I think I got 30 bottles of each still left.. not for sale. emergency stock.with global heating you cant have enough DEO.. I have met people who dont wear DEO' cuz they think spending 1-2 euro on it is a waiste. they are lucky its forbidden to carry guns in Holland . nuff said I suppose.

[TraderJoe]

the VGH marketing department should kill or shoot their manager for this stuff to be so rare.


Rene, I am counting on you to shake them up and get em back out on the market. :cool:

[minderasr]

Right Guard Sport in Fresh scent.

:cool:

[crackstar]

:drool oy, Rene, get me some of that VGH deo spray, and I'll reward you in a very ticky tack way! ;)

[Smedley]

Alum crystal or Herbal Clear. HC uses some kind of lichen to keep the natural odours down. Works rather well, available at all fine health food stores.

[Scorpio]

Degree something...works for me

Raf

[bearbeard]

Old Spice, Smooth Blast scent.

[Queen of Blades]

Old Spice, Smooth Blast scent.

Yeah, but how's it taste?

[Quercus]

I find using a "deoderant" to be quite useless. All it really does is provide an odor, without any perspiration protection.

Therefore, I find that I have to use an Ant-perspirant/deoderant. The best one I've found, that is a really good anti-perspirant AND has a really nice, clean, fresh scent is "Pit Boss" by Jack Black! Most anti-perspirants work pretty well, so it's the scent is what makes the selling point. If I was forced to use a deoderant, I think I'd use Toms of Maine Lavender.

[bearbeard]

Yeah, but how's it taste?

:rofl:rofl:rofl Oh man, I will never live this down. I have not tasted it, however it does have a slight smell of citrus. hmmmm.;)

[Queen of Blades]

:rofl:rofl:rofl Oh man, I will never live this down. I have not tasted it, however it does have a slight smell of citrus. hmmmm.;)

Come on now! Take one for the team! :D

[bearbeard]

Come on now! Take one for the team! :D

No way, I once took one for the Queen, was it worth it? yeah, okay, for her it was! but I just couldn't do it again.:shocked002:scared003

[Queen of Blades]

I once took one for the Queen, was it worth it? yeah, okay, for her it was!

:o

[DragonBoy]

For the moment I use Spanish made UMBRO deo-stick... and Old Spice Fresh stick..

[murchmb]

Mitchum roll on.

[DavidSeattleWA]

Arrid XX Extra Dry Solid (Regular) ........ but I'm thinking of switching to this :

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rJ9FHpgdhlA&mode=related&search=

:D

[skybum02]

I use the crystal stick deodorant. I love it. No more funny overwhelming scents from the other antiperspirant / deodorant sticks... this allows me to wear my cologne or aftershave and not clash scents. I will never go back to anything else.

[stephen732]

normally i use mennen's musk speed stick but it was out of stock when i went shopping. so i picked up mennen's ocean surf speed stick and its not so bad. it has less alcohol so it does not sting as much and then scent is ok, however i'm a musk scent fool

[Queen of Blades]

Welcome to The Shave Den, skybum02 and stephen732!!

[TraderJoe]

normally i use mennen's musk speed stick but it was out of stock when i went shopping. so i picked up mennen's ocean surf speed stick and its not so bad. it has less alcohol so it does not sting as much and then scent is ok, however i'm a musk scent fool

If you like Musk, you might like English Leather.

They have a newly-formated Deo stick that is made with glycerin instead of PG.

Works and smells great

[redorchestra]

Alum Block, the very same one I use on my face.
I'll stop if someone tells me my breath is like an armpit.

[IsaacRN]

Alum Block, the very same one I use on my face.
I'll stop if someone tells me my breath is like an armpit.

I didnt want to be the first to tell you but....

[michaelskar]

I'm using the regular Tom's of Maine Honeysuckle rose deo...this is not the "all day" extra strength one (as it burned quite a bit). I find the "regular strength" one to work just fine and no irritation.

[IsaacRN]

Are these all Deodorants......or Deodorants and Antipersprints...

Cant go without a Antipersprint

[Mottern Man]

Are these all Deodorants......or Deodorants and Antipersprints...

Cant go without a Antipersprint

You would be suprised.

[TraderJoe]

You would be suprised.

Agreed.

If you "come-off" being an antiperspirant user, and switch to deodorant user....you will sweat like a stuffed pig and smell like a wildabeast for a while.....but eventually after all the toxin buildup is released it will calm down to a controllable level

If you decide to make the switch, I recommend you do it in the winter

[Mottern Man]

Agreed.

If you "come-off" being an antiperspirant user, and switch to deodorant user....you will sweat like a stuffed pig and smell like a wildabeast for a while.....but eventually after all the toxin buildup is released it will calm down to a controllable level

If you decide to make the switch, I recommend you do it in the winter

+1

When I went to the ALUM, I thought oh this stuff is junk, but under advice I stuck with it. a week later, no stink, no sweat. :cool:

[DavidSeattleWA]

Well, I didn't think I'd do this, being an Old Spice fan and all ... but ...

I've dropped Old Spice as my deodorant of choice. Awesome scent but it provides absolutely zero protection against underarm odor. I couldn't even get 5 hours out of it. I'd smell my pits 5 hours after application just to see if it was doing it's job and NOPE - it's sleeping on the job! This testing went on for a couple of weeks so I definately gave it a chance. Had to fire Old Spice and bring in something new.

I've tried so many deodorants that I think I can honestly say that I've tried all of them (at least all the ones that are available in the local grocery or drug store). Up until now, I have found NO deodorant that completely protects against odor for a full 8 hours - it simply just didn't exist. I would always have to re-apply later in the day - without fail. Until I tried this ......

Mitchum Smart Solid. This stuff is unbelievably effective. Lasts 8 hrs and then some. I can go into the following morning, smell my underarms and STILL not smell any odor! That, to me, is unbelievable performance. Geez, I sound like a commercial. I finally found a deodorant that does it's job - I can sleep now! There's no white dust or flakiness with this solid either ... it goes on totally smooth. This stuff ROCKS.

Highly recommended. Although, deodorant is definately a YMMV kind of thing.

[TraderJoe]

Well, I didn't think I'd do this, being an Old Spice fan and all ... but ...

I've dropped Old Spice as my deodorant of choice. Awesome scent but it provides absolutely zero protection against underarm odor. I couldn't even get 5 hours out of it. I'd smell my pits 5 hours after application just to see if it was doing it's job and NOPE - it's sleeping on the job! This testing went on for a couple of weeks so I definately gave it a chance. Had to fire Old Spice and bring in something new.


Yeah, I think that 5 hours is probably the most that stuff can do. A shame really, cuz it smells great.

What you probably could do though is put that Mitchum on (unscented?) then throw a swipe of the Old Spice on for the flava ;)


Back to Aubrey Organics Pine Needle Deo Spray for me ::

[DavidSeattleWA]

Yeah, I think that 5 hours is probably the most that stuff can do. A shame really, cuz it smells great.

What you probably could do though is put that Mitchum on (unscented?) then throw a swipe of the Old Spice on for the flava ;)


Back to Aubrey Organics Pine Needle Deo Spray for me ::


Yep, I went with Unscented so a thin layer of Old Spice might provide a little extra somethin' somethin' :D

[michaelskar]

I'm using the regular Tom's of Maine Honeysuckle rose deo...this is not the "all day" extra strength one (as it burned quite a bit). I find the "regular strength" one to work just fine and no irritation.

after using this one exclusively for the last 2 months or so, I found it starting stinging/irritating/etc.

I have since started using Mitchum's new "sensitive skin", fragrance free gel...it wiorks great so far, and the irritation disappeared in a day. For now, Long live the mitchum!

[sleslie]

Cant go without a Antipersprint

I switched to the crystal deoderant because i was tired of the aluminum salts in the antiperspirants ruining my shirts with stains. I also never really found one that worked very well for me.

[Queen of Blades]

Welcome to The Shave Den, sleslie!

[Sejanus]

Welcome sleslie!

I use Crystal Deodorant and I love the stuff. Great results and all natural.

[CatMan]

What Deodorant? None! :cool:

[Baloosh]

Welcome sleslie!!

[moviemaniac]

I switched to the crystal deoderant because i was tired of the aluminum salts in the antiperspirants ruining my shirts with stains. I also never really found one that worked very well for me.
welcom to TSD, sleslie! ::

Might have to check them crystals out for myself sometime in the future. :)

[Austin]

I use the crystal stick deodorant. I love it. No more funny overwhelming scents from the other antiperspirant / deodorant sticks... this allows me to wear my cologne or aftershave and not clash scents. I will never go back to anything else.

Same here. I am still on a stick that I bought 1.5 years ago for $8. You can't beat the price and performance.

[owen]

Mitchum unscented clear gel is great works well and does not leave residue or stains on your shirts.

[rick]

Ive been on the crystal now for about 10 years and I love it.
Picked up a KMF roll-on crystal a few months back but the jurys still out on this one.
Also use the Brut deo occasionally when I layer on the good stuff :)

[Gordo]

I have been using Degree for some time now. Used to be an Old Spice kind of guy (anti-persp & deo) but about 2 years ago I put some on and immediatley smelled like B.o.

I thought maybe the stick was bad or i forgot to clean my pits in the shower, so I bought a fresh one and reshowered making sure to clean the pits fine. Upon sniffing out of the shower, pits smelled clean. I applied some Old Spice, and Ill be if it didn't smell like B.o. once again.

Weird....

[IsaacRN]

I find that I really dont need DEO as much as I need the antiperspirant. Do you all just not sweat?

[Sejanus]

I find that I really dont need DEO as much as I need the antiperspirant. Do you all just not sweat?

See the thing is you sweat MORE when you use antiperspirant. Because everything is prevented from coming out the result once it does is much worse than if you were using a deodorant. The body is supposed to sweat... so let it.

Sort of merging thoughts from the old 'Dress like a gentleman' thread, but one thing I do to prevent the look is to make sure I always wear an under shirt. It truly makes a HUGE difference, plus my good shirts last much longer and look better.

[CatMan]

See the thing is you sweat MORE when you use antiperspirant. Because everything is prevented from coming out the result once it does is much worse than if you were using a deodorant. The body is supposed to sweat... so let it.

Sort of merging thoughts from the old 'Dress like a gentleman' thread, but one thing I do to prevent the look is to make sure I always wear an under shirt. It truly makes a HUGE difference, plus my good shirts last much longer and look better.

I couldn't agree more! Besides, sweat itself doesn't smell. It starts smelling because of germs working in it after a while. Therefore I take a shower ever now and then, whether I need it or not. :D
I prefer this way of preventing excessive odor instead of using chemicals to interfere with natural body functions like sweating.

[Damon]

I use the crystal deodorant as well it's natural and the crystal is suppose to fight the germs and bacteria.
and welcome to The Shave Den sleslie

[bearbeard]

what are the best crystal deoderants to use......KMF? what other brands are there?

[Sejanus]

what are the best crystal deoderants to use......KMF? what other brands are there?

The brand that seems to be out there most is actually simply called 'Crystal Body Deodorant'.

[Sailinblues]

The one I've got is "Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal" I think I picked it up at Target. I'll second what many others have said. This is the only deodorant that works for me. It's cheap, safe, lasts forever and doesn't gunk up your Tshirts. I work in an environment that regularly reaches 115 degrees and I SWEAT (but I don't stink) :D

[Mottern Man]

The one I've got is "Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal" I think I picked it up at Target. I'll second what many others have said. This is the only deodorant that works for me. It's cheap, safe, lasts forever and doesn't gunk up your Tshirts. I work in an environment that regularly reaches 115 degrees and I SWEAT (but I don't stink) :D

That is the one I use now.

Works great!

Put a little Old Spice Classic Spray on with it. Very Nice!

[TraderJoe]

Shave/Trim your pits. The pit hairs is where the bacteria builds up and mutates.

Then you'll be able to ditch the anti-perspirant


The best Crystal deo is the one that comes in a Rock format.

the Kiss My Face crystal-deodorants are full of chemicals, including phenoxyethanol

[Michael]

Shave/Trim your pits.

Yeah, that'll happen. What's next, my LEGS? :eek:

[TraderJoe]

What's next, my LEGS? :eek:

Don't know much about that, but Rich (Wilbur) can help you with technique there ;)

[Michael]

Uhhh, thanks?

[Dag]

Then may be you can tell me where I can buy Williams Ice Blue Deo Stick?
I live in Norway (and can't read France)

[mastermute]

Welcome to The Shave Den, Dag!

[JayKay]

I dont see phenoxyethanol as being a bad thing considering its just a phenol and an alcohol which are both in plenty of things we consume on a daily basis. As much as I'd like to trust the crystal deoderants I just cant. I stick with the old spice red zone soft solid in any scent better than my pits normally smell.

[Automaton-Tim]

I usually go without either.

[JayKay]

I'm 100% for people wearing deoderant. I wont even mention the thoughts going through my head and what I would like to do to people who stink. :D

[iron maiden]

Tom's of Maine Honeysuckle Rose deodorant.

This stuff works really well. In fact, I notice less sweat when I use this as compared to anti-perspirant.

[Queen of Blades]

Welcome to The Shave Den, Dag!

[JayKay]

Shes Back!???? :d:d:d

[Queen of Blades]

Shes Back!???? :d:d:d

Nope, not really. Just have some time to kill this morning. :p

[JayKay]

Haha. Get back to your vacation!

[Queen of Blades]

Haha. Get back to your vacation!

:happy102

[Exeter]

Tom's of Maine Calendula or Unscented -- both work amazingly well, though the unscented kind uses hops instead of lemongrass and sage...and it works up a little burn and irritation sometimes, but nothing extreme if I put it out of my mind for a bit

If I know I'm going to be sweating profusely, like if I'm playing a show or going to be in a humid place for a long time, I'll use some kind of unscented Mitchum.

[crackstar]

hey, you guys know another good deodorant? De Vergulde Hand spray. Is it ever nice, and it works great also.

[magic]

Speed Stick "Alpine Force"

[moviemaniac]

I've gone back to the alum bar and this is what I'll use from now on :)

[sparky5693]

I've recently gotten on board with crystal deodorant. This stuff works way better than I had expected, and it's got to be better for me.

[Sejanus]

I've recently gotten on board with crystal deodorant. This stuff works way better than I had expected, and it's got to be better for me.

No doubt Bobby, welcome to the club!

[herzi]

Speick stick is my deo nowadays. I love it.

[tjgriffin]

I'm a recent convert to crystal stuff. Recent enough (3-4 months) that I've only tired one brand, Crystal Body Deodorant. It comes in a short cylindrical form in a plastic screw top container. It's 100% ammonium alum crystal. They had a brand called Thai that was a rock form in a drawstring bag, but this was slightly cheaper and I thought the round shape would be easier to handle. I got it at Whole Foods, but it seems to be spreading to lots of other stores. As long as it's 100% alum, I don't think it matter what brand you use. They also had some Thai spray, which was alum dissolved in water. I didn't see why I should pay for the water. Also it probably wouldn't last as long.

FYI, shaving alum is potassium. I've been advised that ammonium alum is harsher and not recommended after shaving.

I've always had problems with minor scratches healing. They rarely get infected and even then, only minor, but they can literally take months to heal. And even a slight scratch leaves a scar. I always attributed it to having diabetes. Well, about a week ago, I walk straight in to a stiff dry tree branch. I never saw it. luckily I still can't compare anything to a a sharp stink in the eye. But it did catch my nose and left a two inch scratch running down the side and small scratch just above my upper lip. I cleaned it with peroxide (ouch!) and put styptic on it to stop the bleeding (OUCH!). Couldn't get a band aid to stick.

Thinking about the antibacterial nature of the crystal deo, I tried applying it the scratch at night. It could be placebo, but it sure seems like it's healing faster, and with much less scaring. Crystal also has a foot spray on their web page. Maybe I'll get another bar to apply to my athlete's feet to see if that helps.

[xChris]

I bought a couple of bottles of QEDMan's "Control" (alum based, I believe); it's a liquid in a spray pump. It's worked pretty good.

I've also got a sample of SCS's aluminum-free deodorant that I'll be trying soon.

[Mottern Man]

I bought a couple of bottles of QEDMan's "Control" (alum based, I believe); it's a liquid in a spray pump. It's worked pretty good.

I've also got a sample of SCS's aluminum-free deodorant that I'll be trying soon.

He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. :cool:

[The Chebb]

Tom's of Maine Bay Lime, or Lavender when my wife isn't around...she loves the Lavender....damn, she caught me typing this - shigitty!:D

[xChris]

He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. :cool:

Thanks for noticing! Good to be back after my little tour. :happy102

[IsaacRN]

WB Chris...

[xChris]

Thanks Isaac!

[Automaton-Tim]

I am still using alum. Technically not a deodorant.

[tjgriffin]

I'm a recent convert to crystal stuff. Recent enough (3-4 months) that I've only tired one brand, Crystal Body Deodorant. It comes in a short cylindrical form in a plastic screw top container. It's 100% ammonium alum crystal. They had a brand called Thai that was a rock form in a drawstring bag, but this was slightly cheaper and I thought the round shape would be easier to handle. I got it at Whole Foods, but it seems to be spreading to lots of other stores. As long as it's 100% alum, I don't think it matter what brand you use. They also had some Thai spray, which was alum dissolved in water. I didn't see why I should pay for the water. Also it probably wouldn't last as long.

FYI, shaving alum is potassium. I've been advised that ammonium alum is
harsher and not recommended after shaving.

[snip]


I just got the Thai crystal at Whole Foods. Either it's been reformatted, or I was wrong about it's shape. Inside the drawstring bag is an oval shaped block. I thought it was a more jagged shape.

Also, I looked at their web site and the Thai Crystal is potassium, not ammonium. The Crystal Body deodorant is ammonium. The KMF Liquid Rock is potassium too.

Does anyone know which is better for deodorant?

[moviemaniac]

I have no idea... sorry :(

[The Chebb]

Nancy Boy Signature Scent Deodorant!

[-PO-]

Right Guard :eek: And I hate it

[Duckster]

I recently got some Crystal deodorant and it works great!, but I still have 3 sticks of Sure deodorant to use up.

[TG_Charles]

I’ve been using the Old Spice Classic Deodorant Stick since about 1970. Of course it wasn’t called “Classic” back then. I’ve tried a few others, but I always come back to the stick! So, undoubtedly it will be discontinue in the near future; just like everything else that is perfectly good the way it is.

http://walgreens.hs.llnwd.net/e1/dbimagecache/321303.jpg

[MrMattyV]

i used to use old spice now i use degree i like it the best and i have yet to have any side affects. i started to develop a rash from the old spice :(

[moviemaniac]

i used to use old spice now i use degree i like it the best and i have yet to have any side affects. i started to develop a rash from the old spice :(
That sucks :(

Glad to know you found a replacement that works for you, though!

[crackstar]

I'm also impressed with Tabac deo spray--great scent, just like the other Tabac stuff, and very effective.

[Armand B]

I use one kind--Mennen Speed Stick Original. Perfect stuff.
Armand

[crackstar]

peut-etre pour toi, c'est parfait, mais Mennen me brule la peau terriblement. :(