When we reach the summer months and the heatwaves show up, deodorant swiftly becomes your plus-one of the season. Whether you’re heading off to a festival, wedding, holiday, you need something that does everything when it comes to scent, reliability, and moisturisation.
Luckily, we’ve got a range of deos everyone can get onboard with. So if you’re a roll-on fan, prefer a scented deodorant, or like to opt for something with a creamy texture, we’ve got your summer skin (and underarms in particular) sorted. So you can keep feeling and smelling fresh with our best deodorants for summer.
1. Megababe The Geo Deo Mineral Daily Deodorant
If you’re in need of a strong deodorant that goes the extra mile, the Megababe The Geo Deo Multi-Mineral Daily Deodorant is one of the most impressive we’ve tried. Featuring a unique blend of zinc, kaolin clay, magnesium hydroxide, and baking powder, this powerhouse of ingredients helps to target odour and wetness all day long. So even if you experience excessive sweating, this one won’t let you down.
2. Sol de Janeiro Aluminum-Free Deodorant
Chances are you’re already obsessed with Sol de Janeiro’s Bum Bum Cream, but what most people don’t know is that the brand has a full line of bodycare products available in the same iconic Cheirosa 62 scent. The Sol de Janeiro Aluminum-Free Deodorant Cheirosa 62 is a stand-out favourite from the collection. A roll-on deodorant with a creamy texture, it glides on effortlessly. As well as smelling like a dream, this holiday hero moisturises and soothes irritation, too, for your softest underarms yet.
3. Mario Badescu Deodorant
At the top of our list is this go-to Mario Badescu Deodorant. Like skincare for your underarms, the ultra-silky, roll-on formula glides on without dragging or pulling, giving your underarms all-day protection from sweat and smells. Formulated with cucumber seed oil and ginger root to cleanse, aloe vera to soothe, and shea butter to moisturise, this fresh-smelling option is a must-have. Plus, it’s free from any nasties including aluminium, parabens, and baking soda.
4. Kopari Brightening Deodorant
Kopari have an extensive selection of deodorants, but if you’re after a product to address underarm pigmentation (as well as body odour), look no further than the Kopari Beauty Brightening Deodorant. This serum-formula is packed with AHAs and BHAs to gently exfoliate to even tone and leave skin silky soft. Oh, it’s got a delicious melon scent too.
5. Megababe The Cream Deo Daily Deodorant
One of the best deodorants for summer is the Megababe The Dream Deo Daily Deodorant. Containing 5% AHAs to help target odour, pigmentation, and skin texture, it tackles pretty much everything you’d want a deodorant to solve. And the added niacinamide, vitamin E, and squalane help to nourish and moisturise skin, kicking dryness and irritation to the curb.
6. DermaDoctor Total Nonscents Ultra-Gentle Brightening Antiperspirant
Is there anything better than finding a deodorant that doesn’t leave white marks on your clothes? Well, the DERMAdoctor Total Nonscents Ultra-Gentle Brightening Antiperspirant ticks the box. It’s quick-drying, making it the perfect handbag or festival deodorant for the summer months. And it’s even allergy tested, so you don’t get any pore clogging or skin irritation.
7. fur Ingrown Deodorant
If you’re prone to ingrown hairs, you’ll know how important it is to find the right deodorant. The fur Ingrown Deodorant targets ingrown hairs, discolouration, and body odour to leave you with fresher than fresh underarms. It’s also infused with a gentle lemon, lime, and sandalwood scent to leave you smelling as good as your underarms feel.
FYI: This article was previously published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
