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Just for the ladies Cliché as it may be, there’s something about the powdery smell of Secret that makes me feel like a lady. The vanilla-lavender scent of Lavanila scratches that itch, and the mildly powdery deo moisturizes my pits. Unfortunately, when it came time for the real test–a butt-kicking gym class–I did detect my own less savory scent; I’m leaving this one for easy breezier days at the office.
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Lifestinks, $15 for regular-strength travel size at duggansisters.com
She says: I’m not crazy about the application of this locally made product—sprinkle the powder in your hands and pat into your pits—particularly when I need to rush out the door. I like the mild scent (lavender or cedar), however, and feel confident that on sweatier days, the extra-strength powder option and tea-tree-and-lavender-oil-blend stinkstick (rolled on before powder application for extra-stanky days) have me covered for even the most anxiety-provoking presentation at work.
He says: Not fond of the powder, either. In my morning routine, I apply deodorant then my face moisturizer. Having to wash my powdery hands in between slows me down. I test the cedar powder and it smells like…nothing. But I also remain scent-free for the rest of the day.
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The Guv’ner by LUSH, $10 at Lush(859 W Armitage Ave, 773-281-5874; 1727 N Damen Ave, 773-227-3946)
Just for fellas This powdery deodorant contains charcoal, lavender and patchouli powders, which somehow manage to smell masculine. The application is annoying: I pour a small amount of the product onto a piece of toilet paper and then dab it under my arms. Stray grayish powder falls on the bathroom floor. But the scent is strong enough that I don’t have to wear cologne and the thick powder absorbs sweat, which is as close to an antiperspirant as I’m going to get here.
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Malin + Goetz eucalyptus deodorant, $18 at Aaron’s Apothecary(2338 N Clark St, 773-360-8595)
She says: The refreshing eucalyptus scent of Malin + Goetz’s best-selling product wins me over, but it’s actually so strong it competes with the perfume I spritz on my neck; in other words, it doubles as my outdoorsy perfume. On a particularly warm day, I end up needing to reapply about four hours in, but I like the smell and feel of the stick so much, I don’t even mind.
He says: The eucalyptus scent is so refreshing, it smells like a fancy gym or spa. I like that the application of this one is the most traditional: You just roll it on. I don’t need to reapply throughout the day, but I do wish these natural deodorants had some natural antiperspirant properties in them. Can someone please invent that?
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Weleda sage deodorant, $8 at Merz Apothecary(4716 N Lincoln Ave, 773-989-0900; 17 E Monroe St, 312-781-6900)
She says: Full disclosure: I’m not a fan of spray-on deo, so Weleda has an immediate disadvantage. Not to mention, the sage fragrance is so initially potent it smells as if I’ve bathed in sage. Fortunately, the dry-down happens quickly and the residual scent is mildly earthy but not overpowering. I remain surprisingly body-odor-free for the day.
He says: I don’t mind a spray bottle, and the strong sage scent doesn’t bother me at first. The spray creates a cooling, tingly sensation, which isn’t unpleasant, either. Midday, however, I get a whiff of sage mixed with sweat, and I have to reapply. I wish this product were able to last throughout the day.
Just for the ladies Cliché as it may be, there’s something about the powdery smell of Secret that makes me feel like a lady. The vanilla-lavender scent of Lavanila scratches that itch, and the mildly powdery deo moisturizes my pits. Unfortunately, when it came time for the real test–a butt-kicking gym class–I did detect my own less savory scent; I’m leaving this one for easy breezier days at the office.
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