Tom's of Maine • Natural Long Lasting Deodorant in Wild Lavender • Deodorants

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rhema86 on 5/14/2013 5:55:00 PM more reviews by rhema86

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

Okay, I understand many people believe in using 'natural' products for various reasons--because they believe they are better for the earth, better for their health, or because they seem more special than something more readily available at the drugstore.

Now, when choosing between 'natural' (and I put that in quotes because nobody can agree on what that means except marketers--they know it means 'money') and conventional products, there is sometimes a compromise to be made in terms of scent, texture, efficacy, etc.

There is debate about whether and to what extent certain chemicals could potentially cause cancer or irritation--though of course plant oils can also be irritating (see poison ivy).

There is no debate about the fact that deodorant is supposed to make you smell good, or at least keep you from smelling as bad as you would without it. There should be no debate that a deodorant that makes you smell and feel worse than before you started is NOT A GOOD DEODORANT.


If your goal is to smell clean, you may need to choose a different deodorant product. This one will not help you meet that goal.

If your goal is not to have reddened, chapped armpits, this deodorant is not for you.

If your goal is to use a product that makes you smell like a sweaty creep wallowing in rotting compost behind a garden shed, by all means, purchase this product and enjoy. At least it is natural! But I would save your money and just sweat a lot and go roll in sh*t to get the same result for free.

Bonus tip for those who were intrigued by this product because of the words Wild Lavender:
If you are not an earthy mama who prays to the god of All Natural, and just like the smell of lavender (I can relate), then maybe you could just buy some chemically stick from the drugstore to handle your armpits and then spray on some chemically fake lavender perfume. This route includes chemicals, but it does not include skank, or money wasted on false promises. Tom's of Maine should have stuck with things like fennelly toothpaste (which is where Tom's of Maine shines) and not stuck its clean green fingers into the tricky world of armpit-smell amelioration.

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kolwink on 5/2/2013 4:33:00 PM more reviews by kolwink

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I did check MUA reviews for this deodorant, and then went ahead and bought it anyway. Brilliant strategy, eh, to ignore the collective wisdom and the (current) 1-star-ish rating bestowed by 16 other people. But I bought it with good intentions, seduced by the "Natural" label and the "Aluminum-free" tag.

Well, let me review. After a month of regular daily use, I say "liar!" to the long-lasting claim. It does not last long. It quickly makes ME smell "natural", although, you know, I don't really want to, hence, DEODORANT.

The *worst* part is that my armpits started itching- and then peeling. Lovely. What The Eff, Tom's. I dunno if it's because my skin has become attuned to Dove or Secret, and I'm going into aluminum withdrawal, but I can't stand the itching and the peeling. In my armpits. Sheesh. I tried to be make the healthier choice, I really did. But this is ridiculous.

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sarahec25278 on 4/17/2013 11:55:00 PM more reviews by sarahec25278

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

My armpit skin is literally peeling because of this deodorant. I love the scent and the clear application but I wasn't expecting to have any complications from an organic product.

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Pestina18 on 3/22/2013 8:33:00 PM more reviews by Pestina18

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

General highlights: natural, aluminum-free, nice smell, sticky, doesn't last long, doesn't stop sweating |||||
--Don't expect this all-natural deodorant to work as well as other products. I wanted a deodorant that was aluminum free, and this is my main option. Take note that this is a deodorant, not an anti-perspirant. You will still sweat a little when using it. Anti-perspirants use tiny particles of aluminum that clog pores to prevent sweating and have been linked to breast cancer. Tom's doesn't use aluminum, so you will still sweat. I like that this doesn't contain aluminum, artificial fragrance, or any other "bad" chemicals.
--I use the lavender scent and it smells nice. I like that it goes on clear so I don't have to worry about annoying white deodorant marks. This stuff is actually cheaper than the old clinical strength deodorant I used to use.
--My only complaints are that it's sticky at first, so I have to wait a little while before putting a shirt on. It also doesn't last nearly as long as other deodorants. I don't usually have to reapply deodorant, but I do have to reapply with this brand. But it's not a big deal. I can get a good 4-5 hours without having to reapply, and for me a simple reapplication is worth not risking cancer from aluminum. I'm looking for a sample size I can carry around with me to make reapplication easier.

(((Update: This started drying out my skin and turning it red after about a month of use. I made my own deodorant with coconut oil, baking soda, cornstarch, and beeswax and it works much better and lasts all day! If you want a natural deodorant, try making your own. It's really easy. Sorry, Tom's, I still love your other products!

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*TOP REVIEWER* my3sons5 on 2/7/2013 9:05:00 PM more reviews by my3sons5

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Absolutely does not work!! Expensive too.

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ljoseph29 on 1/13/2013 11:08:00 AM more reviews by ljoseph29

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm   Hair: Black, Kinky, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

These deodorants DO NOT live up to their claim. I thought the apricot one was the worst one they made and I was looking for a nice smelling scent that lasts all day. After about an hour, I'm already smelling BO. I don't mind about sweating but the body odor is an issue for me. It also made my armpits very itchy and sticky. The good thing is I don't see stains on my clothes but I stopped using it immediately. I won't ever buy another natural deodorant from this company.

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*TOP REVIEWER* snoopy68 on 12/27/2012 3:02:00 PM more reviews by snoopy68

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Oh, for as much as I would love this product to work effectively it is quite the stinker and I mean that literally. I do not have an issues with over perspiring or BO, but soon after applying this deodorant even in the cold of winter, I get BO. This sad just does not work. Nuff said.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MissRaffix3 on 12/24/2012 4:32:00 PM more reviews by MissRaffix3

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Red, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I trend to use this brand of deodorant, as it's aluminum free. It keeps me fresh during the day... but at the end of the day, it starts to lose power. Doesn't sting when you apply it after shaving though. And, because the formula is a bit moist, it does leave marks on dark clothes. That can be easily avoided though by waiting for it to dry before getting dressed or applying it after you put on a shirt.

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ajg2013 on 10/27/2012 1:31:00 AM more reviews by ajg2013

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Tan   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This product was horrible. I was excited to use an all natural organic product but even the first day trying it I didn't like it. The deodorant goes on very wet and causes me to smell even worse than i do when I don't wear deodorant. It also gave me a rash. I would not reccomend this product to anyone.

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*TOP REVIEWER* isavella on 9/10/2012 2:43:00 PM more reviews by isavella

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Garbage. This actually made me smell WORSE (after an hour or so, upon application it has a lovely lavender scent) than not wearing any deodorant at all. The roll-on liquid crystal is a lot better, but I'm still looking for an epic natural deodorant.

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seenenough on 7/7/2012 7:03:00 PM more reviews by seenenough

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Awful; didn't work at all; smelled like BO after a half hour
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thyniki on 7/6/2012 3:26:00 AM more reviews by thyniki

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This basically doesn't work. I saved it for use in the winter, and even then, it failed me. However, for some reason, I found that Tom's deodorant in the Apricot scent actually did function as a deodorant, so I recommend giving that a try instead of the lavender.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Cinnamon1 on 3/13/2012 1:33:00 AM more reviews by Cinnamon1

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

Stung the crap out of my pits--worse than Certain Dri.

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*TOP REVIEWER* LolaBlue on 2/14/2012 2:55:00 AM more reviews by LolaBlue

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

So every now and then my underarms get really sensitive, and I can't use normal antiperspirant/deodorant. I'm almost out of my HG Pure & Basic brand deodorant, so I picked this up at the drugstore. Mistake. I cannot use this more than one day; if I use it two days in a row it sensitizes the crap out of my skin. I'm not sure if it's the lavender in it or some other ingredient, but it was a total waste of $3.

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Asil106 on 1/16/2012 5:45:00 PM more reviews by Asil106

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I'm on the 'natural - paraben-free' kick so I decided to start with deodorant. On my google search I found the Tom's Natural Long Lasting Deodorant in Beautiful Earth scent. The price was right and the scent was nice. I started using it daily and by day 3 or 4 I started to smell BO on me at work. I thought it might have been the scent so I continued, putting it on more than 1x a day and still, by dinner I had BO. For me, the idea is nice but this product did not mask/prevent the odor of BO. I am back to Dove until I find a better product.

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mballen1 on 10/18/2011 10:41:00 PM more reviews by mballen1

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

This product smells great and kind of has a cooling sensation when you put it on, but does not last long. Also, after using it for about a week, my underarms started peeling...pretty gross.

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Patty2304 on 10/10/2011 10:29:00 AM more reviews by Patty2304

Age: 44-55   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Awful product! It does not last long and it leaves a horrible smell after a couple of hours. I might as well not use any deodorant! Went to trash after first use.

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sopranowriter on 9/29/2011 2:15:00 PM more reviews by sopranowriter

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

In my search for a deodorant that doesn't contain aluminum, I ran across Tom's of Maine's Long Lasting deodorant in Wild Lavender. I am sorry to say that it hardly made a difference for me-I am not someone who perspires to a great extent most of the time, but if you are, avoid this like the plague! No masking of odor at all-since it is a deodorant and not an antiperspirant, I didn't expect it to keep me from sweating, but I had hopes that it would keep me from smelling as though I was! Oh well-back to the store, I guess. (Me, not the used deodorant. I'm not THAT upset with it!) The one thing that I did like about it is the laveder scent-very nice and natural-but I will not repurchase.

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