Fragrance
Cream Deodorant (Aluminum & Baking Soda Free) — Citrus Wood, 2.4 oz
Star rating
4.9/ 5
Customer reviews
7
- 5 stars 6
- 4 stars 1
- 3 stars 0
- 2 stars 0
- 1 star 0
Brand
Big Island Apothecary
Product description
This cream deodorant is blended without aluminum and excludes baking soda, synthetic fragrances, and artificial dyes. It’s presented as a creamy paste in a 2.4 oz (68 g) amber glass jar that can be reused once empty.
The fragrance is a Citrus Wood essential-oil mix, created from a proprietary blend of natural oils rather than added synthetic perfume. The formulation relies on magnesium hydroxide and zinc ricinoleate to neutralize everyday underarm odor rather than preventing sweating — it is not an antiperspirant.
Texture is smooth and spreadable: a small amount applied to clean, dry underarms glides on and allows you to target only the areas you need. The jar format and paste consistency mean you control quantity and placement more precisely than with a stick.
Skin-conditioning ingredients include jojoba oil and kukui nut oil to help keep skin feeling soft and minimize friction during application. The deodorant is crafted in small batches by Big Island Apothecary and comes in a handcrafted amber glass container holding 2.4 oz.
Pros
- Free of aluminum and baking soda
- Essential-oil Citrus Wood scent
- Skin-conditioning oils and a smooth cream texture
Cons
- Does not prevent sweating (not an antiperspirant)
- Scent may fade over the day
- Glass jar is less travel-friendly
VerdictA thoughtfully formulated cream deodorant that focuses on gentle, natural ingredients and a pleasant essential-oil scent. It won’t block sweat — it neutralizes odor with magnesium hydroxide and zinc ricinoleate — and its soft, spreadable texture makes precise application easy. The glass jar and skin-conditioning oils add a premium, small-batch feel, though the scent can fade and it isn’t optimized
Customer reviews
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RS2 5/5
Natural lavender does the job
Took a moment to learn the cream application, but it neutralized odor all day for me. The Hawaiian lavender scent is natural and mild; it didn’t irritate my wife’s skin either. Prefer unscented, but this worked well.
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Ramses 5/5
Handmade feel, soft lavender notes
I chose it for the aluminum- and baking soda-free formula and liked the amber jar and Hawaiian lavender oil scent. The cream spreads smoothly, a little goes far, and the aroma is subtle since it comes from essential oils. It's for odor control, not for stopping sweat.
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WG 4/5
Worked for moisture but not odor
Helped reduce wetness and felt light on skin, but it didn’t reliably control odor for me; the scent fades. Good if you mainly want sweat management rather than strong odor protection.
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Taylor 5/5
Surprised it lasted through the day
Skeptical at first, but after trying it a few times I got hours of protection from one morning application, with minimal odor after 13 hours. I like that it’s aluminum- and baking soda-free and made in small batches.
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S. Mohan 5/5
Lovely scent, small amount needed
The cream smells wonderful and a tiny dab is enough. I wanted a cruelty-free, low-chemical option that still smells great, and this fits.
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Rjp 5/5
Very gentle, no irritation
Comfortable to apply and caused no skin reaction for me. I prefer it to aerosol sprays.
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Nesta 5/5
Finally a natural option that works
It smells nice and actually keeps me fresh. Other natural products irritated or failed for me, but this caused no irritation and lasted through the day.
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