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Being a guy isn’t as easy as it sounds. Itchy beards, sweaty pits, and the unspoken pressure of smelling good without feeling like you just stepped out of a high school locker room. When you start to add in factors like itchy skin, hunting for the best deodorant becomes all the more difficult… until now.
Whether you’re going for protection from sweat with an antiperspirant or using a straight-up odor fighter, locking down the best odor fighter isn’t as easy as it sounds. For the especially hairy and sweaty mean, a good deodorant has to check off a couple of boxes to be considered pit-worthy.
From all-natural woodsy scents to powerful anti-inflammatory blends, these are the eight best deodorants and antiperspirants for guys.
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For the clean and serene guy on the scene.
Close your eyes and picture yourself in a forest. What do you hear? What do you feel? What do you smell? Is it the soothing minty scent of the eucalyptus tree or is it Grooming Lounge's Greatest Pits Deodorant? A natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent, eucalyptus is the odor-neutralizing yet gentle ingredient that won’t scare your armpits away. No alcohol, no aluminum, no stains, just the cool touch of eucalyptus extract and citronellyl. With the odor-neutralizing citronellyl methylcrotonate in each stick, you won’t have to worry about stray body odor killing your vibe, which makes this one of the best ways to smell as good as you look. Ok, you can open your eyes now.
For the first-class jet-setter.
Molton Brown's famous Black Peppercorn body wash is so good, they had to make it into a deodorant. Enter Molton Brown’s Re-Charge Black Pepper Deodorant Stick; a first-class ticket to luxury via your armpits. The dark and woodsy scent is an amalgamation of essential oils from exotic sources like the Central American Andiroba tree and aromatic coriander that provides 24 hours of solid protection from wetness and bacteria. With key ingredients like lemon, and bergamot essential oil naturally fighting odor, Molton Brown’s got you covered under the shirt.
For the strong, sweaty type.
Sweat happens to the best of us. Recipe for Men’s Antiperspirant Deodorant packs big-time underarm protection in a little body without the pomp, frills, or sting. This ultra-mild, alcohol-free roll-on is perfect for sensitive pits and uses a top-secret formula that provides complete wetness protection without blocking the body's natural transpiration. Providing up to a staggering 48 hours of serious sweat protection, Recipe for Men is one of the best deodorants out there for sensitive skin and normal skin alike.
Formula without the footprint.
You know what we love about Jack Black’s line of deodorants and antiperspirants? They keep it real — really real. Each and every Jack Black product is paraben-free, dermatologist-tested, vegan, and sold at a price that won’t make you sweat. Jack Black Pit Boss Antiperspirant & Deodorant delivers a light, clean smell paired with a gentle formula that promises an irritation-free pit. So, how do these guys offer such intense protection? The answer’s in the ingredients. Using the advanced antiperspirant, Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly (20%) Anhydrous, in tandem with the antioxidant Vitamin E, this powerful deodorant gives you intense protection from the harsh free-radicals that come in contact with you during the day. The added bonus of aloe leaf juice naturally hydrates and softens while acting as an anti-inflammatory. The name says it all; this deodorant runs the show.
Wild without the wetness.
How do you stay fresh and keep cool at the same time? Ursa Major Hoppin' Fresh Deodorant keeps sensitive underarm skin fresh, clean, and damn nice-smelling with a unique blend of hops, eucalyptus, grapefruit, lemon, ginger, and rosemary. This dynamic deodorant absorbs surface level moisture, giving you the guarantee of dry day without dry skin. A fresh dose of aloe adds an extra layer of protection for your skin while hops (yup, like the stuff in beer) fight the bacteria that causes body odor. Aluminum-free, 100% all-natural, and uber protective all at once. Yes, please!
For that minty-clean smell.
It’s a miracle! Actually, it’s Malin + Goetz. This all-natural deodorant uses eucalyptus — an organic antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent — as part of a cocktail of odor-neutralizing, sweat-fighting, gentle ingredients. This paraben-free eucalyptus deodorant is perfect for guys with sensitive skin, as well as anyone who is sick of the chemical-packed drugstore junk you used in high school. M+G’s residue, paraben, and alcohol-free formula won’t irritate or stain; putting your mind and pits at ease.
For the guys who like their alcohol in glasses — where it belongs.
Alcohol can fight bad odors, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you want it on your body 24/7. A natural combination of herbal and botanical extracts, Anthony Alcohol-Free Deodorantneutralizes odors while a blend of calendula, chamomile extract, and aloe vera calms and soothes, leaving those under-areas dry throughout the day. This stuff glides on super easy, keeping your pits dry for hours.
For the Axe graduate.
Meet Axe body spray’s bigger, cooler, way-better-smelling brother. This super clean and cool body spray helps guys stay fresh when deodorant and powder isn’t an option. Balla for Men Body Spray’s cool blast of oak and musk gives you a level of protection a little stronger than deodorant, but without the intensity of cologne. This lightweight spray is packed with aloe and chamomile, which soothes the skin while keeping you covered from body odor.
For the soft-yet-masculine type.
You don’t always want to leave the house smelling like Paul Newman’s sports jacket; that where Taylor of Old Bond Street St. James Deodorant Stick comes in. The fresh, subtle, and citrusy St. James scent gently protects pits from odor and unsightly stains without overpowering the senses. Gents can adopt this soft-yet-masculine scent to complement any cologne without going overboard and scaring people away.
For the guy who aspires to not perspire.
Too many deodorants leave skin itchy, dry, and red — not Kiehl's Superbly Efficient Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant. This superbly efficient formula utilizes the natural cooling power of witch hazel to fight odors as well as a potent cocktail of orange, lemon and linseed extracts to bathe your pits in luxury. Working double-time as a moisturizer, this deodorant cream prevents excess sweat and odor without any leaving pesky stains on your shirt.
For the guy keeping it all natural.
Brickell Fresh Mint Deodorant is an invigorating and refreshing deodorant made entirely of all-natural ingredients coconut oil, vitamin E, and shea butter. This aluminum-free, baking soda-free, alcohol-free formula cleanses your pits and nourishes the skin while arrowroot absorbs and neutralizes odor-causing bacteria.
If you're lookin' to shake things up.
We’d remiss to put together a list of the best deodorants for men without including our very own rash and itch-fighting Super Powder. Every guy caught in the middle of a heatwave knows about those certain trouble areas that cause redness and chafing in the summer. This barber-approved, super simple combo of talcum powder and zinc absorbs sweat, reduces friction, and takes care of discomfort with one easy shake. Apply to your chest, feet, butt, or groin for a light and clean smell that keeps you protected from the elements.
We’re not here to judge your chest hair. It’s not our business whether you choose to go furry or smooth. Frankly, we’re getting a little ill just talking about it. However, we are indeed in the business of helping men take care of themselves – and should grooming chest hair be part of that – we certainly wanna’ tell you how it’s done.
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