These Deodorants Will Keep Your Pits Fresh No Matter What

While deodorant isn't the most glamorous product in your beauty arsenal, imagine a world without it. What your sweatiest spin class be like? Or a day the beach? Or a tense office presentation? Scary, right?

When shopping for one, keep in mind there's a big difference between deodorant and antiperspirant. Antiperspirants work by plugging your pores with an aluminum-based compound, meaning they nix sweating and fight odor at the same time, says New York City dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, M.D. Deodorants can’t do this; they simply work to mask odor.

Meet Our Experts: Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City, Corey L. Hartman, M.D. founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology, Perry Romanowski, a cosmetic chemist in Chicago, Dendy Engelman, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City

If you’re on the hunt for a quality deodorant to banish body odor and keep your armpits fresh, behold, the best deodorants for women.