Dove Refillable Deodorant Starter Kit 0% Aluminum Cucumber & Green Tea Aluminum Free Deodorant 1.13 oz

This is a fantastic way to use less plastic for a good price. I previously used the regular version of this whose only real benefit over this was it was bigger, I realized that at the same time that was also one of its biggest downsides with how easy it is to carry this one around with me in my backpack on those long days (which often are multiple days long) I’ve been using these for some time now, gone through seven sticks (the original that came with it and three dual packs) I’ve yet to have an issue where the stick detached from the base or breaks while applying (or breaks at all for that matter) I don’t know if Dove made any changes after people had complained of this happening or if some people are just really aggressive while applying their deodorant, either way, I love this stuff and hope for more scents and larger packs to come

Unfortunately it just completely broke off the base after 2x using. It does smell good but hoping this is just a 1 time thing. I ordered another.

I was so happy to see this new design and bought it right away. However, there is a design flaw that needs to be fixed because the deodorant stick broke off from the base upon pressure, rendering it useless. I hope they can fix this, because it is a fantastic idea.

I was so excited for the concept of this deodorant because it was aluminum free and cuts out a majority of the plastic. The packaging could have definitely been sustainable, it did not need to be packaged like it was a new iPhone. But most importantly, the lid won’t stay on as it doesn’t click onto the bottom, and the actual deodorant stick is super super fragile! As you take the lid off you are bound to gouge into the sides of it. However, after first use, just typical application, the whole stick broke off and fell in the floor!! Now, I will be throwing away almost a brand new, durably made, product, which is the exact opposite of the purpose of this deodorant! Buy paper tube deodorant if you are doing it for that aspect, if you like the aluminum free, I would just buy it in the plastic tube, it’s cheaper and won’t crumble into your hands.

The deodorant smells good but it doesn’t work all day.

Deodorant broke off the first time I used it. Sadly I couldn’t restore it and had to toss it.

I really wanted to like this. I like the idea. But if you’ve ever broken your lipstick off the tube, expect the same thing to happen with this. The 2nd time I used it, the deodorant broke off of the holder, which means I have to hold the “gel stick” in my hands to apply it. Good idea. Bad execution.

BOTTOM LINE: The quality of the deodorant is very good & I will continue to use it. Ive been using this daily for a few weeks and Ive traveled with it. Because it sits on top of the base, you get the feeling of having to put it on gently, otherwise itll break. So I use it only from the top. When you put it on, its really smooth. The fragrances are nice and really lasts. The lid comes off fairly easy, which can be annoying. This is truly a travel size deodorant. About half the size of a passport. I recommend a toiletry bag when traveling. It needs a magnetic close or slightly stronger clicking system for closing.

Its definitely aluminum free. I forgot that when you switch to aluminum free that theres 4-6 weeks of funk under the arms until the pores that were blocked by the aluminum are clean and clear. It was a smell I was unprepared for. I realize this is a deodorant, not an antiperspirant, and with that in mind, it did exactly as it should have. If you dont want to sweat so much, its not for you. Aluminum Free is great. It shows how much everyone sweats when their pores arent clogged by years of aluminum use. The stick feels great against the skin, and is silky soft. However, I did have to buy an aluminum antiperspirant. When I can hide away from other people for 2 months, Ill switch to aluminum free. Showering twice, and washing my underarms 6+ times a day just to make myself feel kind of clean doesnt work for me right now. The stick didnt break for me, and the base seemed fine. The container was wonderful. It was beautifully crafted, and very sleek. The only problem I had was that the lid didnt snap shut after the first time. It popped back up just enough that it fell off in my purse. I still wouldve bought a refill, when I switched back to Dove aluminum antiperspirants, if there had been an aluminum option. It seems like a waste that the product with the least amount of plastic comes in aluminum free only.

I really wanted to like this and it gets 3 stars because its heading in the right direction. Too much plastic in the packaging, top does not close with new refill and comes off too easily once it does finally close all the way, so it cannot travel at all. I used this product carefully because I read the reviews but it still broke after only a few uses.