Ivory Aluminum Free Deodorant, Aloe, 2.4 oz

This is a deodorant, and it is worth being clear about what that means. A deodorant works on underarm odor. An antiperspirant is a different kind of product that reduces how much you sweat. This one is a deodorant, so expect it to handle the smell and leave perspiration alone. Aluminum free, the term on the label, is the plain way of saying it does not use the aluminum salts that antiperspirants rely on.

The format is a solid twist-up stick, 2.4 oz, the familiar Ivory shape that sits in a medicine cabinet or a gym bag without fuss. The scent is a hint of aloe, soft and clean rather than sharp, close to the smell of the classic Ivory bar. Ivory lists it as dermatologist tested, and a few passes under each arm on dry skin is all the stick asks for.

It suits anyone switching away from an antiperspirant, teenagers starting out with a first deodorant, or a household that would rather keep one mild, familiar scent on the shelf.