Magnesium Deodorant Stick

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I needed to carefully choose body care products that are not only effective but also as safe and non-toxic as possible. My goal is to find something effective and affordable. Deodorants, in particular, are applied near the lymph nodes and are easily absorbed through the skin. That’s why I was drawn to this deodorant, and I’m glad I gave it a try.One of the biggest selling points for me is that it contains no aluminum and no baking soda. Baking soda, although common in many natural deodorants, causes irritation on my delicate skin with repeated use. This formula skips it entirely and still manages to keep me feeling fresh without any discomfort or redness. I appreciate that the magnesium-based formula helps control odor naturally, gently, and effectively.The scent is clean, light, and pleasantly subtle… not overwhelming like some commercial brands. I’ve noticed the fragrance stays with me through most of the day, and I rarely need to reapply, even in this Arizona heat. It does what it promises and keeps me feeling dry. It neutralizes odor without masking it with heavy perfume.The texture is smooth and glides on easily, thanks to the traditional roll-on stick format. I love that it’s packaged like conventional deodorant, which makes it super convenient to use and no scooping or rubbing with your fingers, just twist and apply. It’s also a neutral color, so it won’t stain clothes or leave bright streaks, although I do try to apply it carefully to avoid minor residue.Another thoughtful detail I noticed is the message printed on the container: “In 2023–2024, French Transit LLC will donate to Susan G. Komen $20,000 regardless of sales.” It’s a small but meaningful show of commitment to supporting awareness.Overall, this deodorant checks all the boxes for me: safe, skin-friendly, long-lasting, and thoughtful ingredients like essential oils, magnesium, shea butter, charcoal, etc. If you’re looking for a natural deodorant that’s kind to sensitive skin , reasonably priced, and delivers on performance then I highly recommend giving this one a try.

I purchased the Charcoal+Tea Tree and it is lovely for me! I have been through almost EVERY popular deodorant there is and everything ALWAYS leaves me itchy. (Native, Every Man Jack, Old Spice classic, Old Spice Gentleman’s, Lume, Secret, Dove YOU NAAAME IT.) I’ve had this for around a week now and I’ve been golden. This particular smell resembles men’s shaving cream in my opinion. That soft musky smell for sure. It is something I can re-apply to cover odor too which, as a busy mom with those in between shower days, is miraculous. That’s something you can’t do with the crystal solid.Upon opening and first use there were some crystals that stayed on my skin. Idk what those were but I don’t deal with them anymore thankfully. There seems to be crystals in the formula so application is a little scritchy but like I said for whatever reason it was concentrated at the top. It is MOSTLY smooth now going on.If you’re like me and you want to smell good for once without worrying about the impending doom of baking soda and unnecessary additives, this just might be your holy grail.

I switched to Magnesium-based deodorants about 3-3.5 years ago. I've tried several brands which were too coarse to apply or just didn't spread/too dry or hard, but instead caked onto the armpits of my t-shirt (Schmidt's charcoal). I've tried some that just didn't work worth a darn (Native, Tom's, and the Walmart copy of Tom's, Every Man Jack). I've tried Arm & Hammer's aluminum free deodorant (no magnesium though) and it didn't last long enough. Didn't smell that great either. The Tom's brand really stinks, so "deodorant" is a misnomer. It should be called "odor replacer."I've tried Nfuse mountain scent, although it didn't smell like a mountain spring. It's strong in scent and seems to work really well, but it's a gel and you smell it all day. I wanted a stick deodorant that applied smoothly like the Dove anti-perspirant deodorant I used to wear. Like Crystal, NFuse is too expensive.Ultimately I landed on Ivory and their hint of aloe scent. It applies on your body with the same consistency as any other deodorant stick, it lasts for a long time, and it smells good without being too strong. Their coconut scent's not bad either. It was under $5/stick until Bidenomics/massive inflation took effect. I order the Ivory Hint of Aloe 4 packs here on Amazon for about $23.I stumbled across Crystal on Amazon and decided to give the charcoal & tea tree scent a try. The tea tree smell is a little strong at first; I prefer the charcoal scent portion more. It glides on easy and 28 hours later, I still don't have any underarm BO. It's been very effective and the scent is good. I'll go for a bike ride later today and really test it out.My only knock on this product is the price. At $14.32/stick, it's not affordable and there are much cheaper and very effective alternatives. It may not be as expensive as those deodorant sticks you buy at the department store that match your cologne/after shave, but still very pricey. Going through a stick per month, even with inflation, I can buy a year's supply of Ivory magnesium deodorant in 4 packs for just under $69, before taxes. A year's supply of Crystal is $169, before taxes. If they could get the price down to even $7-$8, I'd give them a 5* rating and use it daily.UPDATE: This stuff works the best of any magnesium deodorant I've tried but it's a poor value. I'm not going to spring $14.32/deodorant stick for Crystal when I can buy Ivory sticks for $5.75/stick. That's 60% less money for a product that's 90+% as effective, with only the added hassle of remembering to put your shirt on first to keep it from leaving streaks on your clothes.UPDATE 2: I still say Crystal makes the best, longest-lasting magnesium deodorant stick of all. My first application lasted 28+ hours. Unfortunately, like most deodorants, your body accommodates. I found the crystal charcoal scent on sale for $10/stick so I bought 2 more of them. I used it daily, and it only lasts about 7-8 hours now. You don't end up with a Pig-Pen cloud of BO around you, but if you smell your pits, they will smell sweaty. Most people won't get up in your pits, but when you lie down on the couch after coming home from work and your lady lies down with you, she probably doesn't want her face close to your sweaty-smelling pits. Like most non-antiperspirant deodorants, you have to apply it a second time during the day to be fully effective for 10-12 hours.

This was my first crystal purchase. I like the texture and the smell of it. It has lasted a while and still has a lot left. It is a little more expensive than regular deodorant, but it does not have all chemicals.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I now buy this deodorant now on a regular basis. It is a natural deodorant so don't expect it to last 24 hours or keep you totally dry in hot hot heat. However, I would rather reapply than worry about the negative aspects of other options. Great smell! Not overwhelming, and not that "fake" fragrance smell. No white streaks as long as you rub it in a bit before putting on clothes (I just swish my arms back and forth).