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Last updated on July 5th, 2024 at 10:58 am
I was selected to try a deodorant from Tom’s of Maine in January. This deodorant was new to me. I’d tried other Tom’s of Main products, especially deodorant. The product is aluminum-free.
To be honest I haven’t had the best results with aluminum-free deodorants.
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The product
This deodorant is aluminum-free. It was the scent of cucumber aloe. it’s also free of artificial fragrances, baking soda and Parabens.
I was a bit wary of this product at first because I wasn’t sure if the scent was going to be too strong or worse yet I’d smell awful at the end of the day.
The container is a traditional plastic container with a twist-wheel base.
The deodorant comes with a plastic protector under the cap. it can be removed easily by twisting the base to raise the product.
The deodorant is a gel stick. I wasn’t expecting that. I thought it was going to be a traditional white stick.
I’ve had some pros and cons with gel stick deodorants in the past but figured this one might be better. At least I didn’t have to deal with white marks on my clothes.
I will add that the scent was light and very airy as soon as I removed the product protector. It smelled of aloe with light hints of cucumber.
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ingredients (Source Tom’s of Maine)
| INGREDIENT | PURPOSE | SOURCE |
| Propylene Glycol (Vegetable Derived) | Consistency | Derived from Vegetable Oils |
| Water | Consistency | Aquifer |
| Butylene Glycol | Consistency | Derived from Vegetable Oils |
| Glycerin | Moistener | Derived from Vegetable Oils |
| Sodium Stearate | Consistency | Derived from Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) and Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Oils |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Organic) | Soothing feel | Organic Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis) Plant |
| Methylheptylglycerin | Deodorancy | Derived from Castor (Ricinis Communis) and Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Oils |
| Glyceryl Laurate | Skin Conditioner / Deodorancy | Derived from Vegetable Oils |
| Natural Fragrance | Pleasant smell | Plant oils, and other Natural Fragrance ingredients |
| Xanthan Gum | Consistency | Derived from vegetable matter through fermentation |
How well did the product work?
Like I mentioned before I haven’t had the best of luck with aluminum-free deodorants. Some have left me smelling like a hot fruit salad at the end of the day. While others didn’t even keep wetness at bay.
I’ll be honest and say that I didn’t have high hopes for this product. Then to top it all off I had less than a week to try it out before a review was required. So I can say this much during the first few tries I liked that it went on smoothly. I didn’t have any underarm irritation or skin issues.
I liked that the scent was light and airy. It mellowed quickly which wasn’t a big deal. The gel quality was smooth and removed me of a solid white stick. You didn’t have to slather it on. It also melts on the skin so it’s not thick or sticky.
I can say for the initial use it did a good job at keeping me dry. I didn’t have any odd or off-putting smell at the end of the day. I also didn’t smell like a warm cucumber or hot aloe gel.
Since my initial use, I’ve used it multiple times. I will say at times I feel that it may not help with wetness but it does wick moisture after a few minutes.
I know it sounds weird but I may feel a bit sweaty then later I notice my underarms are dry. I don’t notice much of a smell either when I sweat which is a big plus.
I loved that it was baking soda-free because I’ve learned in the past that baking soda and I don’t get along in a deodorant.
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Pal’s Rating 🐾
Pal’s Rating: 🐾🐾🐾🐾(4 paws out of 5)
Price: $-$$ inexpensive to moderate
Retails for $8 USD
Price may vary by retailer and package size
Final thoughts and where to buy
Final Thoughts
I liked the Tom’s of Maine Cucumber Aloe deodorant. The fact that it’s aluminum-free is great. I liked that gel stick texture and application. I didn’t have any staining on my shirts or any skin irritations. At the end of the day, the product rinsed off well and i wasn’t left with any off-putting or unwanted body odor.
Its effectiveness may vary by user and I think my body needs to adjust to it a bit more. I think with each use I may have better wetness protection. The aloe cucumber scent was airy and light. which i liked.
Where to buy
According to Tom’s of Main product page, the deodorant retails for around $8 USD.
I also found it sold in a twin pack on Amazon for around $15 USD (Price may vary).
Check out Tom’s of Maine deodorant line to see if anything may interest you.
Thanks to Tom’s of Maine for this free sample and the testing opportunity.
