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| Best of the dozens we tried, these picks won’t ball up, rub off, or quit by day’s end. Most Innovative Clean Moisture-Absorbent Deodorant It has a sublime, freshly laundered scent and is super-absorbent to boot. No surprise when you consider that one of the ingredients is pulverized cotton seeds, which help soak up moisture so skin stays dry. To buy: $18, sephora.com. (Credit: Jens Mortensen) |
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| Tom’s of Maine Naturally Dry Antiperspirant Deodorant Even testers skeptical of natural formulas had to concede that this one, with antimicrobial olive-leaf extract, keeps odor and wetness at bay. Ideal for sensitive skin. To buy: $5, tomsofmaine.com. (Credit: Jens Mortensen) |
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| Dove Go Sleeveless Soothing Chamomile Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Testers insisted that this white stick went on clear instantly and left no residue, even on black clothing. Bonus: It has a touch of chamomile to soothe chafed skin after shaving. To buy: $6 at drugstores. (Credit: Jens Mortensen) |
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| Lavanila The Healthy Mini Deodorant Containing about an ounce of product and standing a mere three inches high, this stick may be dainty, but it offers mighty protection against odor. Make it a permanent resident in your gym bag or dopp kit. To buy: $10 for .90 ounces (or $18 for 1.7 ounces), sephora.com. (Credit: Jens Mortensen) |
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| Dove Ultimate Go Fresh Revive Deodorant It glides on smoothly, thanks to a blend of moisturizers that nourish skin and protect against razor burn and chafing. To buy: $4.50 at drugstores. (Credit: James Wojcik) |
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| Soft and Dri DriGel A click produces just enough for a sheer, clear coat of protection. And during a day of clothes shopping (pull on, pull off), it left fabrics clean of marks. To buy: $2 at drugstores. (Credit: James Wojcik) |
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| Secret Clinical Strength Antiperspirant/Deodorant Swipe it on at night (when your body can best absorb the formula) to minimize moisture with prescription-like power. To buy: $8 at drugstores. (Credit: James Wojcik) |
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| Dermadoctor Total Nonscents Ultra-Gentle Antiperspirant This mild roll-on formula is fragrance-free, dries in seconds, and won’t irritate sensitive (or freshly shaved) underarms. To buy: $20, dermadoctor.com. (Credit: James Wojcik) |
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| Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant This stick keeps you dry and leaves behind a soft hint of bergamot, jasmine, and vanilla. To buy: $19, donnakaran.com. (Credit: James Wojcik) |
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