13 antiperspirants and deodorants for a fresh vibe all year long

Do you have a teenage sister, friend, cousin or colleague that's on the hunt for the perfect antiperspirant? Considering it's a product we all need daily, striking the perfect balance between keeping our skin moisturised, controlling odour all while delivering a sweet fragrance has proven increasingly difficult.

Oh, at least until right now.

Spoiler alert: MyAura's vitamin B5-enriched antiperspirant will tick every box and look cute while doing it.

$8 at Coles

Much like Aesop's coveted stable of products, this deodorant is scented with a blend of soothing essential oils such as sage, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary and neroli. While the fragrance is much-adored by reviewers, they also love that the herbal roll-on contains antimicrobial wasabia japonica root powder, which eliminates odour-causing bacteria. Plus, zinc ricinoleate, which doesn’t inhibit perspiration, but helps to correct body odour.

$37 at Adore Beauty

This natural deodorant marries luxury and science with a formula that features an aroma of bergamot, lemon, neroli, jasmine, musk, and niodor — an antibacterial ingredient that eliminates body odour. The deodoriser also includes Amazonian brown clay, coconut oil, zinc and tapioca starch for 24 hours of breathable protection from smell and sweat. 

$75 at End Clothing

If you had no idea that Clinique even sold antiperspirant then you’re not the only one. Turns out the skin care brand has been peddling the stuff for over 50 years. Why is it so beloved by customers? Its long-wearing, quick-dry formula wards off odour, wetness, and white marks for comfortable, dry and fresh underarms all day long. 

$34 at MYER

If you weren’t in the know, hydroxy acids are excellent for preventing BO. This fragrance-free formula contains a combination of lactic and mandelic acids, which maintain optimal pH for healthy bacteria (and a less than ideal environment for odour-causing bacteria). They also help to correct discoloration, pigmentation and texture. The clear, non-sticky, and stain-free gel deodoriser also contains niacinamide to reinforce the skin’s natural moisture barrier, as well as calming chamomile flower extract. 

$27.49 at NET-A-PORTER

This natural deodorant straddles the realms of deodoriser and moisturiser with a formula enriched with hydrating skin care-inspired ingredients. The liquid, cream roll-on is intended to be long-lasting, while still being gentle on the skin. It contains a soothing blend of Moroccan argan oil, aloe vera, Icelandic moss and vitamin E.

$11.96 (down from $14.95) at Healthy Life

If you can’t stand the damp-factor of sweating, then you need to get your hands on a heavy duty antiperspirant. Unlike deodorants, which deal solely in the business of keeping BO at bay, antiperspirants keep your underarms dry during the day. This pick boasts three times the protection from wet pits than your average antiperspirant, while still being gentle on skin (it’s alcohol and aluminium chloride free). 

$7.36 (down from $14.73 at Chemist Warehouse

It’s highly likely you’ll forget you’re even wearing this unscented antiperspirant. The roll-on is formulated to support you through life’s sweatiest moments. It includes triple odour defense technology that promises to keep you smell and sweat-free for up to 48 hours after application. 

$3.99 at Chemist Warehouse

We don’t know about you, but we often experience sensitive underarms after shaving, and the last thing we want to do is apply a deodorant that's going to agitate them further. This alcohol and paraben-free quick-dry formula prevents redness, perspiration, odour and white marks for 48 hours.

$3.99 at Chemist Warehouse

There’s nothing worse than getting excited to wear new clothes, only to find that your deodorant has left white marks all over them. This invisible formula is intended to play nicely with your wardrobe, while maintaining fresh underarms for 48 hours. We predict a day without sweat stains and white marks in your future…

$2.69 at Chemist Warehouse

Dove is so anti-white marks that it tested this long-lasting deodorant on over 100 different coloured fabrics to ensure its efficacy. The brand also left its signature touch on the sweat-nixing stuff in the form of a nourishing, moisturiser-led formula, which helps to alleviate irritation caused by shaving. 

$2.99 at Chemist Warehouse

A quality 'does what it says' deodorant you can always rely on, it's free from aluminium and fragrance, but still does a solid job eliminating perspiration and limiting body odour.

$7.49 at Chemist Warehouse

We can’t round up all the best deodorants without including the iconic (and nostalgic) Impulse. This tantalising body spray in Merely Musk is the epitome of seductive femininity. It easily spritzes on for a top-up throughout the day if you want an extra hit of the woody yet sweet scent. 

$4.99 at Chemist Warehouse