It makes sense why people are swapping out single-use packaging for more eco-friendly products, especially in beauty: The average person in the U.S. produces close to 300 million tons of trash per year, according to a 2018 study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and in 2018 alone, more than 120 billion units of cosmetics packaging were produced globally, according to a Zero Waste Week study. Combine that with the climbing 300 million deodorant and antiperspirant users in the U.S., and a refillable deodorant seems like a worthy way to cut down on disposables.
- Comes in a twist-and-click stainless steel case
- Refillable sticks are made from 98% recycled plastic
Dove’s deodorant uses one-quarter moisturizing ingredients and 48-hour odor-blocking to give you hydrating protection all in one go. Plus, its sleek, functional packaging comes with a lifetime guarantee. A winner of our 2021 Beauty Awards, one of our beauty scientists described it as “one of the best product launches I’ve seen in my career.” It also earned high regards for its sweet-smelling long-lasting scent and lightweight feel.
- Great formulas
- Made from plastic-free packaging
- Tricky refill mechanism
Great for sweat and odor protection, this Secret deodorant earned praise in our Beauty Lab for its reliable formula. It comes in a light lavender scent that promises to mask odors for up to 48 hours. The twist-up is a bit tricky, and we found its casing heavier than other options we tried. Still, we think it’s a worthy antiperspirant option.
