11 Of The Best Natural Deodorants For That Fresh Feeling Minus The Synthetics

This cult brand is loved by beauty editors and influencers, and for good reason. Not only is it super soft on underarms, but the gel formula glides on effortlessly. Our experts awarded it top points for a clear finish that didn’t leave any tell-tale white marks.

Our testers agreed and found it easy to use, long-lasting and kind to skin. They also praised its scent, with one describing it as ‘fantastic’ and like nothing they’d tried before.

Scoring top marks for its clean-cut and chic design, this solid natural deodorant from Caudalie not only looks great, but testers loved how easy it was to use and dispense, with no dragging on the skin.

Importantly, it gave testers long-lasting protection and didn't leave any pesky residue on underarms or clothes either. Fragrance wise, testers really enjoyed the scent, with one describing it as 'calming', while others said it has an 'earthy, fresh smell'.

If you're worried about sensitive underarms, then natural deodorants – which are free of chemicals that can be harsh on skin – could be the way to go. This cream balm from Drunk Elephant is pleasingly soothing and none of our testers suffered any irritation after use.

Our panel was pleased with how well the product worked and didn't notice any body odour, with one commenting that they were pleasantly surprised by how dry they felt. Some said the square shape of the bottle made it a little harder to use. And while some liked the sweet almond-like scent, others found it too much.

We don't only sweat from our underarms – it's something that naturally occurs all over our bodies, so why not protect these areas too? From chests to feet, this balm can be used all over. It's also plastic free, as it's dispensed from a metal tube (like an old-fashioned toothpaste tube) and comes with a little key to wind up the end and push out the product more easily.

Testers particularly liked the super fresh eucalyptus and mint scent and found it deodorised well, too. The only niggle was that it becomes much harder to dispense when it’s cold, as the balm comes out quite thick.

This balm from L’Occitane was highly praised by our testers for how moisturising and nourishing it felt on their underarms, while keeping them dry throughout the whole day, with zero stickiness. It also scored top points for its citrus fresh lemon and lime scent.

While many found the balm easy to apply – it's best done with your fingers – some said they would have preferred a little spatula to help with the job.

Just like we detox our skin with a weekly face mask, we need to do the same for our underarms. This deodorant uses AHAs – which are used in many exfoliating skincare products – to clear pores of any product build-up.

The rollerball design made it a breeze for gliding across armpits and it immediately got to work at masking odours, leaving our testers with fresh, dry underarms throughout the day.

This sage and mint-scented roll-on worked wonders on our testers, who said it kept them protected throughout the day without needing to apply an emergency top-up. The herbal scent might not be to everyone’s taste, but our panel did love the instant cooling and hydrating effect it had on skin.

Switching to a natural alternative usually means you end up paying twice the price, but not with this little roll-on. It’s formulated with soothing aloe vera and vitamin E, which our testers found was on the wetter side to apply, but it wasn’t greasy or sticky once dried.

The majority of our panel reported sweat-free armpits and loved that it didn’t leave any stains behind on clothing.

If you’re running late, the last thing you need is to have to wait for your deodorant to dry before you can even get dressed, which is where this Green People number comes in.

Our panel found it was quick to dry, and it left armpits with some added freshness. It also provided all-day protection. But the best bit? It’s designed to promote healthy bacterial growth, too.

The compact packaging of this little roll-on made it a winner in our testers’ books. They said it took a while to dry, but once it did, it left a sweet orange and pomegranate scent behind.

Two-thirds of our panel also said it made them feel fresher after use, with most finding it successfully masked odours.

Join the eco-friendly movement with this natural deodorant bar. It doesn’t contain any plastic packaging, and our testers said it left them with softer armpits, which were kept dry from AM to PM.

Testers did find it a little scratchy at times to apply, and there was some crumbling involved, but overall, it dried fast and didn’t stain white clothes.