The best deodorants and antiperspirants of 2024, according to dermatologists

Cost: $34 for 2 | Active ingredients: Coconut oil, tapioca starch and magnesium carbonate (Dead Sea salt) | Available for men and women: Gender-neutral | Scents available: Lavender & Lemon, Cedar & Vanilla, Cannabis & Green Tea, Cardamom & Ginger, Rose & Vanilla, Citrus & Vetiver, Coconut & Lime, Sandalwood & Black Pepper, Raspberry & Mandarin, Chamomile & Bergamot (limited edition) and Unscented | Longevity: All day

Many deodorant brands on the market specifically label their products for men and women, but they all contain mostly the same core ingredients. The only real difference comes in the form of fragrance; men's deodorants tend to smell fresh, musky or earthy; women's deodorants tend to smell floral, fruity or summery.

With a total of 10 different scents to choose from, Each & Every is a true unisex deodorant. Choose a light and airy scent, such as Rose & Vanilla, a strong and rich scent, such as Sandalwood & Black Pepper, or something more unusual, such as Cannabis & Green Tea. If you're sensitive to smell or don't want your deodorant messing with your fragrance, there's also an unscented option.

Formulated without aluminum, parabens, baking soda or synthetic fragrances, Each & Every Natural is the ideal choice for those with sensitive skin. It's packed with natural ingredients, such as coconut oil, Dead Sea salt, tapioca starch and essential oils. Each & Every Natural also has the "Verified" seal of approval from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), meaning that it does not contain any harsh chemicals, and the company is fully transparent about ingredients and practices safe and sustainable manufacturing. You can trust that the ingredients in this deodorant are safe, clean and natural.

Cost: $27 | Active ingredient: Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly 15.40% | Scent available: Cashmere Mist | Longevity: All day

Deodorant might not be the most glamorous beauty product on your vanity, but it's probably the one that gets the most use. So, if you're looking for an easy way to pamper yourself every day, try swapping out your drugstore deodorant for one of the top luxury antiperspirants on the market: Donna Karan Cashmere Mist.

Beloved by TikTok, this cult classic is worth the hype. It's an antiperspirant and deodorant, which means it works to reduce both odor and sweat. It's formulated with aluminum to block sweat, but the specific aluminum compound used (aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly) is gentler on your skin than many other aluminum compounds. There's also an aluminum-free version available that uses cornstarch, coconut oil and magnesium hydroxide, but it's worth noting that it won't work as well in terms of keeping you dry without the aluminum.

Still, no matter which version you choose, you'll end up smelling great, thanks to the scent. Each stick has the famous Cashmere Mist fragrance, which has a light and fresh scent with hints of jasmine, lily of the valley, and sandalwood. So, unlike your typical deodorant, it smells more like perfume. It's also a personal favorite of former senior health editor April McCormick: "Hands down Donna Karan Cashmere Mist is one of the best combo deodorant and antiperspirant I've ever used. It keeps me dry and feeling fresh all day, and the scent is heavenly. It's worth every penny and lasts a very long time."

Cost: $18 with subscription; $30 one-time purchase | Active ingredient: Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly 18% | Scents available: Trailblazer, Coastline, Hudson and Night Market | Longevity: 24 hours

Helmm antiperspirant and deodorant, "designed for the modern man," offers three formulas with four fresh scents to choose from. Along with the antiperspirant/deodorant combination, there are two aluminum-free options: the Sport deodorant stick — made with sodium stearate — and the Natural deodorant stick, which contains sodium hydroxide and a blend of plant-based ingredients like sunflower seed oil and aloe vera leaf extract. In addition to the high-quality ingredients, we really liked the company's commitment to sustainability, eco-friendly packaging and its subscription-based service that works on your schedule.

You'll first need to purchase a starter kit, which comes with a container and a refill pod, or you can opt for a one-time purchase to test it out. You can then subscribe to get automatic refills every six, seven or eight weeks. Subscriptions also come with a discounted price on both the starter kit and future pod refills.

We do want to point out that the initial cost can be rather expensive, depending on your chosen starter kit, but the refills are $14-$18 regardless of the starter kit you choose.

There are two different containers available: 

Compass Vessel ($30): A rubber-coated container that comes in four colors: black, dark blue, light blue and white. It's priced at $30 for a one-time purchase or $18 for a subscription. 

Heritage Vessel ($80-$100): Made of metal and hand-stitched leather, it comes in black or brown. By subscribing to the service, you can get a discounted price of $65-$85.

Refill pods cost $18, but if you opt for a subscription, the cost per refill is $14.

Cost: $5-$7 | Active ingredient: Aluminum (aluminum sesquichlorohydrate 25% | Available for men and women: Yes | Scents available: For women: Powder Fresh, Shower Fresh and Unscented; for men: Unscented | Longevity: 48 hours

If you're looking for serious perspiration protection at an affordable price, the Mitchum Triple Odor Defense Antiperspirant is a great option.

Formulated with over 20% aluminum, it's designed to block odor from the three most common culprits: heat, motion and stress. A solid stick or a gel version is available — personally, I'm partial to solid deodorants since they tend to dry faster and without gunky residue, but reviewers for the gel formula note that it's quick-drying and doesn't leave you feeling like a sticky mess.

Despite the limited scent options — three scents for women and one for men (unscented) — this antiperspirant leaves you smelling fresh and clean, and, most importantly, ensures that you stay sweat- and stink-free for 48 hours. This one is hard to beat when it comes to getting the most bang for your budgeted buck.

Cost: $22 for 2 | Active ingredients: Salicylic acid, zinc ricinoleate, tamanu oil and coconut oil | Available for men and women: Gender-neutral | Scents available: Santal Bloom, Pink Beach, Island Orchid, Exotic Pulp, Seascape, Lush Greens, Lagoona, Black Tide and Fragrance-free | Longevity: 24 hours

While antiperspirants can last for 24 hours or longer, it's difficult to find an aluminum-free deodorant with the same staying power. That's why we're so impressed with the Saltair Skincare Deodorant.

It's an all-natural, vegan and paraben-free deodorant that actually works. In clinical trials, 97% of participants found that one application held up throughout the entire day. What's more, participants who used the product saw noticeable improvements in skin discoloration and texture. That's because the Saltair deodorant uses salicylic acid, which helps exfoliate, soften and brighten skin.

It also contains coconut oil and calophyllum inophyllum oil — commonly known as tamanu oil — which has a number of skin care benefits. Like most nut oils, it's highly moisturizing and is often used to help treat eczema, psoriasis and irritation. On top of that, both coconut and tamanu oil have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and wound-healing properties.

To help combat sweat and odor, Saltair uses zinc ricinoleate rather than harsh ingredients like baking soda or alcohol, so it's safe for all skin types. Of course, it's worth noting that it's a deodorant, so it won't be as powerful as an antiperspirant. So, although it's long-lasting, if you exercise or work up a sweat, you'll probably need to reapply.

Cost: $14-$16 | Active ingredients: Coconut oil, arrowroot powder, kaolin clay and baking soda | Available for men and women: Gender-neutral | Scents available: Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Vanilla + Citrus, Lavender, Geranium, Blue Tansy, Charcoal, Bergamot + Eucalyptus and Unscented | Longevity: All day

If you have sensitive skin, you'll likely find a natural deodorant to be your best bet because the aluminum in antiperspirants tends to be irritating. Primally Pure is an organic, all-natural deodorant that is made specifically for sensitive skin. It uses simple, safe ingredients like tallow from grass-fed cows, white kaolin clay, coconut oil and arrowroot powder to neutralize odors. Although it contains a small amount of baking soda, it's naturally mined and has a finer grain than traditional baking soda, so it's less abrasive and won’t cause irritation.

There are nine scents to choose from, including several gender-neutral options: Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Vanilla + Citrus, Charcoal, Bergamot + Eucalyptus, and Unscented. However, the scented deodorants use essential oils for fragrance, so if you have extra-sensitive skin, it's a good idea to try the unscented deodorant first, which is free of any fragrance additives.

Cost: $16 | Active ingredient: Aluminum sesquichlorohydrate 18% | Available for men and women: Gender-neutral | Scents available: Clean, Fresh, Marine, Bold and Neutral | Longevity: Up to 96 hours

Degree is one of the most popular, well-known antiperspirant brands on the market and for good reason: The stuff works. 

Unlimited by Degree is a new dry spray antiperspirant-deodorant hybrid that keeps you stink-free for up to 96 hours. That's four days! It features the brand's exclusive SmartAdapt technology, which adapts and responds to your body to create a barrier against sweat and odor. This micro-barrier responds to movement, heat and stress, activating in the process. So you'll get extra protection during moments when you need it the most (like when you're at the gym).

While Degree does have gender-specific deodorants, Unlimited is a unisex antiperspirant. Five different scents are available that range from clean and airy to bold and warm. And if you're not up for a dry spray, it also comes in a solid stick.

Cost: $20 | Active ingredients: Probiotics, spirulina, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, tapioca starch, magnesium hydroxide, baking soda and coconut oil | Available for men and women: Gender-neutral | Scents available: Santal & Vetiver, Bergamot & Hinoki, Black Rose & Oud and Neroli & Basil | Longevity: All day

If you've been on Instagram or TikTok lately, chances are you've seen the viral deodorant from Salt & Stone called the Natural Deodorant. It's crafted with all-natural, good-for-your-body ingredients like probiotics, magnesium and coconut oil. It uses antioxidant-rich seaweed and spirulina to protect and soothe irritated skin, while hyaluronic acid helps gently exfoliate and brighten your underarms. But perhaps more impressive, it contains probiotics, which work to balance the skin's microbiome and prevent odor.

Salt & Stone's Natural deodorant is gender-neutral and comes in four unique and sophisticated scents, such as Black Rose & Oud, which have notes of lily, mahogany, amber and black rose. There’s no fragrance-free option, but there is a gel formula for sensitive skin.

Cost: $25 for 2 | Active ingredient: Aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex gly 20% | Available for men and women: Gender-neutral | Scents available: Barca, Clear Sky, and Limitless | Longevity: 24 hours

If you need something with serious sweat protection, Duradry's AM Antiperspirant stick is a clinical-strength antiperspirant-deodorant combo that was made to treat hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating.

It contains 20% aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex gly, which is the maximum strength for that aluminum compound allowed by the FDA in OTC antiperspirants. Of course, that might be too drying and irritating for some, but if you have hyperhidrosis or are someone who sweats a lot, this product is worth a try.

There are four gender-neutral scent options available that range from clean and powdery to warm and earthy. It's priced at less than $15, but you can save even more if you opt to subscribe to the auto-delivery service ($13). You can choose to have subscriptions delivered monthly or every three or six months.

Cost: $31 | Active ingredients: Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly 11.25% | Available for men and women: Gender-neutral | Longevity: All day

Have you ever noticed a product labeled 'unscented' that definitely still has a smell? If so, you're not alone — we have, too. That’s why we love the DERMAdoctor Total Nonscents Ultra-Gentle Brightening Antiperspirant for a truly fragrance-free deodorant. It's a water-based antiperspirant that's extremely gentle and non-irritating, not to mention completely unscented — so if you find most antiperspirants too harsh, this is one to try.

Something else that sets this DERMAdoctor Total Nonscents apart from the pack is that it is a roll-on antiperspirant with only six ingredients. To put it into context, even "natural" deodorants tend to have at least 10 ingredients.

While the price point is on the higher side, we believe it's more than worth it if you have sensitive skin — or a sensitive nose — and need an active aluminum ingredient.

Cost: $26 | Active ingredients: Diatomaceous earth and tapioca starch | Available for men and women: Gender-neutral | Scents available: Nº Green, Third Rose, Santalum, Cedar Flora, California and Neroli | Longevity: All day

The Corpus Naturals Deodorant Stick is another social media viral product that's worth the hype. It's an all-natural, vegan and cruelty-free deodorant that's made without aluminum, baking soda or synthetic fragrance. Instead, it uses vegetable-derived enzymes and plant-based ingredients, such as diatomaceous earth and tapioca starch to kill odor-causing bacteria.

But the best part is the look and feel. The deodorant stick comes in a chic, pistachio green container that looks incredibly elegant on your dresser. It's a water-based gel formula that glides on smoothly leaving no annoying white marks. Then there's the smell — Corpus Naturals only uses naturally sourced fragrance from essential oils and plant isolates, and the results are incredible.

There are six scents available, and they all smell amazing. The scents are subtle, long-lasting and gender-neutral — plus, if you can't decide, you can get a mini set of three or six to find the best fragrance for you.

Cost: $15.30 | Active ingredients: Coconut oil and sage oil | Available for men and women: Gender-neutral | Scents available: Original, Driftwood, Charcoal and Beach | Longevity: All day

Kopari Aluminum-Free Coconut Deodorant is a great starting point for kids thanks to it being a non-toxic, plant-based and all-around skin-friendly deodorant. The all-natural formula is free from aluminum, parabens, sulfates and baking soda, making it safe, clean and gentle on children's skin. Kopari uses coconut and sage oil to keep you smelling and feeling good. Additionally, the coconut and sage oils are antimicrobial and antibacterial, which eliminate and neutralize body odor while simultaneously moisturizing and soothing the skin.