Crystal Essence Deodorant Magnesium Solid Stick Natural Deodorant, Charcoal & Tea Tree, 2.5 oz (Pack of 2)

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.

buen desodorante pero el aroma es demasiado fuerte no me gustó por eso no lo volveré a comprar

This deodorant used to be a smooth solid, now there's little rough crystals of what looks like Himalayan salt mixed into the stick and it HURTS SO BAD to apply! Scrapes my armpits and causes BAD inflammation. Still smells nice and seems to function properly in keeping odor away, but I'm not going to lose the skin on my armpits to accomplish this. This must be a manufacturing error (I've seen at least one other review stating this same problem) because no one in their right mind would sell EXFOLIATING deodorant, not to this extreme degree. Reminds me of sugar scrub, but is PAINFUL to apply. Please, fix, Crystal! Or DON'T SELL. I'd give zero stars if I could because, if you can't apply your deodorant, how can it work?

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.

I have been using another magnesium deodorant for years. But that deodorant has nearly doubled in price recently, and I cannot justify paying $20 for ONE deodorant. So I took a chance and decided to use this. I was also taking a chance because I was going on a week long trip to Georgia, where the temps were projected to be in the 90’s (which it unfortunately was:( ). I am happy to say that this deodorant works! It does not contain baking soda ( which is great, because I am allergic), but somehow it still kept me smelling UNLIKE a shallot. Which is awesome for me and everyone around me! The scent of this deodorant is very light, so I did not mind it at all. I sweated a TON, but still did not stink. This doesn’t keep you from sweating, but does keep you from stinking. It did not leave a residue on any of my clothing, and my skin was super soft at the end of the sweaty week. It was easy to use, and applied very smoothly. It also seems like the container will last a long time, because you really do not use much each time. While it is still $10, it is natural, with much better ingredients than the commercial brands. I think I have found my new de-stinkifier!