It keeps me dry and smelling good all day long.
Deodorant is essential to my personal care routine, and I’ve tried my fair share of drugstore, natural, and premium products that combat sweat and stink. Lately, I have been using the Secret Outlast Sweat & Odor Clear Gel Deodorant following a sensitivity to smell I developed a few years ago, and it’s worked well for me. Still, I wanted to stop using products with aluminum in them, so I decided it was time to give a natural deodorant a try once again.
After surfing through options, I landed on Routine, a Canadian, female-founded company. I remembered trying their jar deodorant in their bestselling Cat Lady scent almost a decade ago, and while it worked well and I loved the fresh and sweet fragrance, slathering on the products with my hands just didn’t work for me. I was pleased when I saw they now offer their deodorant in a stick format, and excitedly added it to my cart. I’ve been exclusively using it for just over a month, and I’m pleasantly surprised with the results.
What I love most about my Routine Natural Deodorant is how great it smells. After testing out a few fragrances, it was tough to decide between the pineapple and coconut-scented Cat Lady, which I knew I loved, or something new. I ultimately went with their equally delectable Sexy Sadie scent, which appealed equally to my love of gourmand scents and The Beatles. Most of their product names are inspired by classic rock, with fun nods to legends like Ram Jam and Johnny Cash.
The consistency of the stick-format Routine Natural Deodorant is, as expected, more solid than their jar deodorant, but still very creamy, so it feels like it melts right into your skin. Since it’s made with the best and highest quality natural ingredients, I feel comfortable and confident applying it anywhere on my body. It’s also much easier for me to apply than their original jar version, especially if I’m in a rush and just need to reapply a swipe to refresh before going out.
I have tried several natural deodorants in the past, and the thing I could never get over was the lengthy detox stage, where you would smell less than desirable until the deodorant started working. I am happy to report that the Routine Natural Deodorant has worked from day one and can last an entire 24 hours. I even tested it doing my sweatiest workout, and it held up great. Routine uses a small amount of baking soda in their formulas, but they also offer a few of their scents in a baking soda-free version for anyone who has sensitive skin. You can also grab minis of some of their deodorants to test them for yourself before you commit to the full stick or jar.
What are other reviewers saying?
With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 Stars, reviewers can’t get enough of the Routine Natural Deodorant. Reviewers like how subtle the scents are and that they are pleasant but not overpowering. Most agree that it works immediately with no adjustment period, which they really appreciate.
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