The Body Shop • DeoDry Dry-Effect Deodorant • Deodorants

*TOP REVIEWER* scopingforyou on 12/18/2012 7:58:00 PM more reviews by scopingforyou

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

*****Per "The Body Shop," this is discontinued.*****


PROS: Natural. NO ALUMINUM AT ALL. Works okay. I don't understand some reviewers not realizing that there is a difference between deodorant and antiperspirant. This product is not supposed to lessen your amount of sweat. It is supposed to protect you from that sweat having odor.


CONS: I don't like the green scent (more for guys, I guess). And I'm not crazy about the blue scent (little too "shower fresh" for me. I don't like those kind of scents.) But I do like the pink (some may not like that it's a floral.)


ALTERNATES: The Crystal rock brand is a popular one (but I don't like that it has any form of aluminum.) Kiss My Face has a great unscented roll-on that works very well for me.

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babyschla on 11/24/2012 8:12:00 AM more reviews by babyschla

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Red, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Blue    

This review is for the stick NOT roll on in cool and zesty. The smell is nice and bright and quite unisex (my beau uses my deodorant so this is a plus). I found that this didn't relly do very much for me in terms of keeping bacteria at bay, so I smelled quite quickly if I sweat at all.

Hopefully, if you're trying aluminium free deodorants (no aluminium = you will sweat as nothing is blocking your pores), you've realised you have a detox period of about 2 weeks where all your blocked pores unleash some pretty bad sweaty stuff, but then you calm down and sweat a more normal amount and much thinner sweat (I found when I first "detoxed off deodorant my sweat was quite thick).

Anyhow, once youre past this bit you can safely jude the efficacy of your new deodorant experiences.

I haven't found anything that works well yet. And this certainly doesn't. I smell quite quickly and this really doesn't seem to do anything deodorising at all - other than smell nice right when you put it on.

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*TOP REVIEWER* scopingforyou on 11/5/2012 7:49:00 PM more reviews by scopingforyou

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

*****Per "The Body Shop," this is discontinued.*****


PROS: Natural. NO ALUMINUM AT ALL. Works okay. I don't understand some reviewers not realizing that there is a difference between deodorant and antiperspirant. This product is not supposed to lessen your amount of sweat. It is supposed to protect you from that sweat having odor.


CONS: I don't like the green scent (more for guys, I guess). And I'm not crazy about the blue scent (little too "shower fresh" for me. I don't like those kind of scents.) But I do like the pink (some may not like that it's a floral.)


ALTERNATES: The Crystal rock brand is a popular one (but I don't like that it has any form of aluminum.) Kiss My Face has a great unscented roll-on that works very well for me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mmherman on 9/29/2012 4:50:00 PM more reviews by mmherman

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I got this deodorant at Sephora on sale. I got the one with the pink lid. For a little less than a year I have been trying out different deodorants that do not contain any antiperspirant ranging from homemade deodorants to store-bought ones. I haven't found a HG deodorant yet. The ones that worked the best had Triclosan (antimicrobial agent) in them, but I found out that is yucky for your body too and can cause endocrine disruption. So I thought for $3 I would give this a try.


It isn't the best natural deodorant I have used and it isn't the worst. I do find that I sweat a lot through my clothes with this, but that could be because I wear lots of artificial fabrics that don't breathe. This is a decent deodorant for light activity days, but I can't see it working well for heavy levels of activity. I notice I smell fine most of the day but begin to stink like BO towards the end of the day. It isn't outright funky like some deodorants have left me, but it isn't the greatest.


I think I will give this a try for awhile longer, maybe use up the tube, but that I'm off to try something else. If anyone has any suggestions please give send me a message. :)

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dahliakatz on 8/22/2012 10:34:00 PM more reviews by dahliakatz

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Yeah I really don't like this stuff.

It feel sticky and strangely wet when it goes on, and while it smells lovely and fresh in the stick, it doesn't smell fresh even half an hour later and doesn't 'deodry' anything... in fact, I think it makes me sweat MORE.

Disappointing.

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*TOP REVIEWER* coscouns on 7/23/2012 9:16:00 AM more reviews by coscouns

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This is for the pink one. It is a deoderant, not anti-perspirant, and I found it worked great for me at night. I usually use the Dove Fresh at night, and wake up smelly. I have used this several nights now, and woken up fresh as when I went to sleep. My husband loves the scent also, which is a bonus!

Now for the daytime- I didn't smell after using it, but felt damp under my arms. So, I am thinking it will just be a good night-time deoderant. I usually use the Secret vanilla in the day, and have had a difficult time finding a deoderant/anti perspirant that keeps me fresh all day.

I like the benefits of no aluminum, plus the lava. I may try what the SA recommended, which is using it during the day if you feel damp, and she said the lava would wisk away some of the dampness. Pink is a lovely scent and worth a bit of experimenting!

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*TOP REVIEWER* bbybreanna on 6/8/2012 12:01:00 AM more reviews by bbybreanna

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Wavy   Eyes: Brown    

ive been trying to purchase more natural and paraben free skincare and cosmetics as much as i can. after a breast cancer story which includes deodarents with parabens (please look into it ladies). this was probably the cheapest deodarent (just $5!) at sephora and the body shop is a really good brand. i have the one with the pink cap, "fresh & floral" which the scent really does live up to its name. the scent does not last all day, which kind of sucks because it smells soooo good. it really really reduces B.O! as for keeping the armpits dry... it doesnt really help. it may reduce the sweat by a little by not much. i really like this because i feel safer without any parabens, its cheap, smells good and works.

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kaylab5 on 5/15/2012 1:08:00 PM more reviews by kaylab5

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I have tried to like this deodorant because of its natural qualities, but I just can't. I have tried the pink and the green one and both worked for me for a while, then after a month or so I had horrible body odour. It was disgusting! And this was in the winter, I would have hated to try in the hot summer months. I don't know if my body adjusted to it or something but even re-applying would not help out with the smell! I just want a natural deodorant that works.

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austenraelene on 5/8/2012 5:47:00 PM more reviews by austenraelene

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I started using these last year and I really loved them at first. I found I didn't actually sweat with these (even if that wasn't their purpose they did help with it) and that I didn't smell. A year later and I find I still don't sweat with these but that I smell! I have never smelt of body odour before but it's almost as if the deodorant is reacting with my body chemistry because within an hour of putting them on I am stinky and as someone who has never had a BO problem before I just find it very strange. So sadly I won't be purchasing these again.

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luckygreenclover25 on 4/16/2012 7:46:00 PM more reviews by luckygreenclover25

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This deodorant works fine for me, but my biggest complaint is that it stings when I put it on. I have the pink one which smells like lemon with a hint of floral.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Gingerbelle8 on 4/4/2012 1:35:00 PM more reviews by Gingerbelle8

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I don't mind the smell but it didn't do much for my stink. :(

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kmelia on 3/18/2012 10:31:00 AM more reviews by kmelia

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

I have the yellow one, I actually like this during the winter when I don't sweat too much. I like the feeling that I'm not wearing something so heavy-duty and can wash off at the end of the day easily. I first bought this on a whim on sale but have re-purchased a couple of times because I really like the smell and the feel of it.

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Track4ever07 on 3/18/2012 10:12:00 AM more reviews by Track4ever07

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Hmmmm, there are a lot of bad reviews on these deodorants. But, these are DEODORANTS not ANTIPERSPIRANTS. They are only supposed to keep away the odor of BO, not prevent sweating. I use deodorants more then antiperspirants because sweating is healthy. Blocking sweat every day is not healthy for your body. I only use antiperspirants once a week, when I have a 6 hour dance practice. Otherwise, I will use this because I like to keep my body healthy. If you sweat a lot, this might not be the best product for you. I dont sweat to much unless my workout is long (E.G. 6 hours) I own the blue and the pink. The pink smells the nicest, but i find the blue one lasts longer. These are a little on the pricey side, but if you're looking for something natural and that will not block you from sweating, its a great product. I do find that the top does fall of of mine sometimes, but otherwise the packaging is great. I find these do what they are meant for and that is block BO, not stop you from sweating.

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Peridot07 on 3/17/2012 4:31:00 PM more reviews by Peridot07

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

This is a deodorant, not an antiperspirant, and it's important to remember that. I bought these on sale, all 3 fragrances, and I don't mind them. I prefer antiperspirants when I'm out of the house, but for hanging out at home they work well. I feel they're a little expensive for what they are, I would not re-purchase at full price.

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JubliantUvula on 3/12/2012 2:13:00 AM more reviews by JubliantUvula

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I am VERY disappointed in this product. I liked that it was natural without any aluminum in it.

I bought it (not intending to buy anything) with the promise that I could return it after trying it. I am SO glad I kept my reciept.

I am smelly with BO within 1 hr of applying this product. It takes a good 3 hrs for me to be smelly without ANY deodorant.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ammasprajna on 2/23/2012 2:04:00 PM more reviews by ammasprajna

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

Aaaw, I'm sad to see so many negative reviews here. I love this deodorant! I bought all three fragrances, and liked them all. The blue one is the most effective, the pink one is the prettiest-smelling, and the green one is just ok. I'm a yoga teacher and don't want to wear anti-perspirant when I'm teaching (or practicing). I just don't want to stop sweat production when I'm working out and detoxing my body. I find that these REDUCE sweat without stopping, and they do a great job at preventing odor, which is very important to me. The fragrances are subtle and understated, and it doesn't irritate me. I do have to reapply this about once a day, but I don't mind.

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mejmvera on 2/9/2012 8:31:00 PM more reviews by mejmvera

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

this is the worst deodorant i've ever tried. it sucks! never buy this product.

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lostintheshadow on 1/8/2012 2:36:00 AM more reviews by lostintheshadow

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I have the roll-on in Fresh & Floral. Nice smelling, but like others have said, it doesn't last long, even for a natural deodorant. I have to reapply at least 4 times a day.

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Laurelwood on 12/19/2011 11:22:00 PM more reviews by Laurelwood

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

The scent is fantastic, the idea is absolutely wonderful and the packaging is great (recyclable for the roll-ons). I really wanted to like this product and have it work for me, but unfortunately I have to say that it was quite ineffective.

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*TOP REVIEWER* felgoj on 9/18/2011 4:53:00 PM more reviews by felgoj

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I liked that this product cost no more than most well-known drugstore deodorant brands.


What I don't like is that it doesn't work. Wish I read the reviews here before I decided to buy 1 last time I went to Body Shop. At least it's not a big loss of $$, but it's another item in a long line of deodorant disappointments.


Not to mention, these may smell nice in the solid but once on the skin they don't mix well w/body chemistry IME. The effect to me is worse than just natural body aroma. It's like wearing a man's bad woodsy deodorant. Yuck. Never again.


That whole translucent crystal look & volanic salts gimmick sucked me in. I found the gel-type solid super-hard & dry - it dragged & pulled unpleasantly on that delicate armpit skin whenever I applied it.


Bad product, Body Shop.

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