Secret Antiperspirant Deodorant

Secret's classic antiperspirant uses aluminum zirconium pentachlorohydrex gly to physically block sweat glands, which is what makes it an antiperspirant rather than just a deodorant. It works reliably for most people, but the aluminum compound and plastic stick packaging are the two most common reasons people look for an alternative.

$6.97 per stick (2.6 oz)

Pros

✓Antiperspirant formula actually blocks sweat, not just odor
✓Inexpensive and available at every US store
✓Decades of reliable use and reformulation

Cons

✗Contains aluminum zirconium pentachlorohydrex gly, an aluminum compound some people prefer to avoid
✗Plastic stick packaging isn't widely recyclable curbside
✗Also contains cyclopentasiloxane and other silicones that can irritate sensitive skin

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