Natural deodorants you’ll actually wear

If you’re a natural deodorant stan or your poor pits just can’t handle the usual cocktail of skin-irritating ingredients found in your average anti-odour offering (aluminum and baking soda we’re looking at you), then this vegan-friendly pick from Mario Badescu is one to add to your daily survival kit. Featuring a blend of odour-neutralising botanicals like cleansing sage, cucumber, and ginger root oils, this no-mess stick deodorant is your new best friend for targeting BO without irritating your skin.

$21 at MECCA

With its cult following and highly-Instagrammable packaging, Megababe has officially changed the game when it comes to natural deodorant. People LOVE the stuff. At one point there was even a 13,000 person wait list for Megababe Rosypits Daily Deodorant. So, you know the stuff is legit. Infused with ingredients like sage, green tea, and corn starch, the rose-scented deodorant keeps B.O. at bay by preventing the formation of bacteria. It’s also free from irritants so it’s perfect for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

$14 at Megababe

With a fresh, invigorating scent, Natio Spirit Tea Tree + Lime Deodorant is a serious winner. The natural, aluminium-free formula uses a combination of native Australian tea tree to neutralise odour (it’s a great antibacterial ingredient) and the energising scent of lime to keep your underarms smelling fresh and clean throughout the day.

$12.95 at David Jones

This little roll-on number from Aesop is just as luxe as you’d expect. It smells good, feels good and it actually works. Aesop Herbal Deodorant Roll-On is an alcohol-free scent that’s driven by patchouli, but also has hints of lavender, sandalwood, eucalyptus, tea tree oil and more. Gender-neutral, it has a smooth, creamy texture (application is a breeze) and a dark, musky smell that masks stanky pits with total ease.

$35 at Aesop

Featuring a blend of geranium, cedarwood and patchouli oil, A’kin Skin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant is a spray deodorant (yep – not ALL natural deodorants come in tubs, people!), making it perfect for on-the-go. The best part? It won’t leave you with those annoying white marks. Plus, the woody, herbal scent will keep you feeling comfortable and fresh all day.

$9.95 at A'kin

Boasting a blend of aloe vera, burdock and nettle extract, Sukin Natural Deodorant helps to cool and soothe your skin immediately after shaving (read: no irritation or red bumps). The addition of zinc works to get rid of odour-causing bacteria, while a combination of citrus and aromatic oils (including tangerine, mandarin, lavender and vanillin) gives off a fresh, clean aroma.

$6.99 at Priceline

If you’re already familiar with Kai’s line of beauty products, you’ll be pleased to know that its gorgeous signature fragrance is the star of the show in Kai Deodorant stick. The translucent formula combines vitamin E, chamomile and plant extracts with natural skin conditioning sugars to control moisture and keep you feeling dry and Kai-scented throughout the day. Plus, it’s a winner for sensitive skin.

$36 at MECCA

Containing 100 per cent pure Australian tea tree oil, Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Deodorant is an aluminium-free deodorant that works to neutralise odour and absorb moisture, all without being gross and sticky.

$4.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Don’t let the ‘paste’ bit put you off. Black Chicken Remedies Axilla Natural Deodorant Paste is an award-winning toxin-free deodorant cream that contains only organic or natural ingredients (it’s loaded with essential oils). It seriously ticks all the boxes. You only need to rub a pea-sized amount into your armpits (it’s totally transparent BTW – so no white marks) and it’ll have your back the whole day. It smells incredible to boot, too.

$18.50 at Adore Beauty

Who said all-natural deodorants have to smell the same? Weleda Pomegranate 24h Roll-On Deodorant features a fresh and fruity scent of orange and davana, mixed with velvety notes of vanilla. Not only is it aluminium-free, but it’s also baking soda-free, free of synthetic fragrances and doesn’t contain parabens or any other nasties (it’s certified vegan and cruelty-free). Yep, it’s a goodie on all fronts.

$16.95 at Weleda

Mitchum Natural Powder Deodorant is an aluminium-free deodorant that delivers on keeping your pits not only free from unwanted pungent aromas but also keeps sweat at bay. 24 hour ‘dryness’ is all but promised with this bamboo powder formulation. And of course you need a pleasant tropical coconut scent (provided by natural botanical oils) oozing from your underarms. 

$6.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Don’t let the ‘teen’ shoutout fool you. This antiperspirant is still going to do the job of the ‘grown-up’ antiperspirants, just with a gentler, more fun formula. Not only is it designed to be nasties-free, it actually includes some of the good stuff. Yep, formulated with healthy-skin helper, pro-vitamin B5, this (incredibly intoxicating aroma) will keep your underarm microbiome balanced.

$7.99 at Priceline