Kopari Aluminum Free Coconut Deodorant, Non Toxic & Clean Plant-Based, No Aluminum, Parabens or Baking Soda, Long Lasting Protection, Charcoal 2 oz

I don't normally write product reviews, but after the sixth-month journey I've undergone in trying to find a new natural deodorant, I felt compelled to share what I've learned. After twenty-plus years of using Home Health's Herbal Magic, the product suddenly became impossible to find. My husband and I have both been using Herbal Magic since the early aughts. Luckily, we were able to stock up on the scent my husband uses so he has yet to go through the great testing of the new class of natural deodorants. Hopefully, my journey will help him when his time comes. Remembering what we went through the first time we switched to natural deodorants, I went ahead this time and ordered several of the current top-of-the-class brands: Lume, Tom's, Schmidts, MegaBabe, Native, Weleda, and Dove's 0%. I skipped some of the closer to $20 picks, in the the hopes I could find something somewhat reasonably priced. Herbal Magic was a roll-on, which was nice because there was no residue. It also lasted all day. I did not have to reapply during the day. This was all I was looking for: no residue and could get me through the day. Big ask, right? I don't sweat a great deal, but I guess I have a defiant funk, because this was, apparently, a tall order. I shower every other day, so I'm not going long stretches without a scrub either. I work an office job. It's not as if I'm out in the heat or even sweating most of the day. I haven't used an antiperspirant in two decades, so I was not looking to stop the sweat, just the stink! With natural deodorants though, it does all come down to your own body's special chemistry and mine is evidently a beast. Lume failed by mid-afternoon. I was sitting at my desk, sniffing and thinking, "Oh, god, is that me?" Toms and Dove 0% too. No luck there. The upside, I didn't notice any residue with these. Weleda roll-on won for the new residue category, but after a few days, I had to admit, it wasn't lasting all day either. Schmidts seemed to be able to hold its own against the stink, but the residue left marks on my shirts that my husband, fortunately, pointed out to me before I left the house. Disappointing! The two I used the longest were Megababe and Native. I actually got through an entire stick of Megababe early on and had sort-of resigned myself to having to scrub the white stains off my bras. I even reordered Megababe. But still, I had several other sticks I had ordered initially. I wanted to test them too, hoping I could find one to replace my beloved but long-lost Jasmine Herbal Magic. My teenage son had stolen the first stick of Native that I had ordered and it seemed to be defeating one of the greatest heavyweights of the BO world, teenage boy. Hopeful, I ordered another and tried it for a few weeks. Some days Native worked and others it didn't. Originally, I'd ordered the sensitive variety, so I tried the non-sensitive instead. Again, it was hit or miss, which was too bad, because I loved the scents that Native had to offer and didn't notice any white streaks on my clothes. Megababe seemed like it was my only choice, but defiant, I went back to the Amazon app and started searching again. I'll admit, my first search for Jasmine Herbal Magic, to see if, maybe, it had come back in stock in the last six months. Alas, it was nowhere to be found. (I tried to get it from the company itself, but had no luck). In reading the millionth article about other people's recommendations, I decided to try Kopari. I'll admit, it was a few bucks more than I wanted to spend. Most of the deodorants I initially tested were under $15 and some were considerably cheaper than that. But I was determined not to resign myself to something less than what I'd had for the last twenty years, which was a no-mark-leaving, stink-defying natural deodorant. Kopari arrived in June. When it did, I'll admit, my expectations were not high. I tested it on my forearm first, in a small patch test to make sure my skin didn't react, as I'd done with all the previous contenders. It was good to go there. What I first noticed from this was that Kopari goes on clear and it glides. Unlike Schmidts and Megababe, there was no white gunk gathering on the edge of the container rim or flaking off onto the bathroom floor. But the real test. Summer in the Midwest. It is hot. It is humid. I have weeds to pull in the yard and a son to schlep about town, instant sweat, air conditioning, more sweating, air conditioning. Unlike the other deodorants, which had all been tested in the winter and spring, Kopari was coming in during the first real heat wave of the year and... no smell. Not in the mid-afternoon, not at dinner time, not before bed even. I woke up and thought, it's been 24 hours since I applied, surely now... but no. I went ahead and reapplied anyway but with a smile on my face. Kopari was easy to apply, no mess on my clothes, and no reeking. After six smelly, disappointing months, it felt like one small miracle had happened. I wouldn't have to compromise. I had found a new deodorant that would get me through the day. Hallelujah! Thank you for small victories! Kopari did not appear in a lot of my initial searches for "best natural deodorant" and so, I felt compelled to write this review. It would be devastating to have to switch again because Kopari isn't getting the attention that all those other brands are and like my old deodorant, it became unavailable. Kopari is the only one that did everything I needed it to! And even though it's a few dollars more expensive than the others I tested, not having to reapply midday OR putting on a ton in the morning in the hopes that it will last, will surely save me money in the long run since I don't have to use as much as I would have with the others. It's also going to save me some time scrubbing white film off my bras. A note on scent: I chose the Beach scent. It is very light and has a slight aroma of coconut. After what I went through to find one that would just stop me from smelling like BO, I didn't really care what it smelled like as long as I wasn't gagging on my own odor by 2 p.m. That being said, their scent options are more limited than some of the others I tested. If you like to switch up your scents, or maybe hate Coconut, then this probably isn't going to be great for you. For me, though, Kopari is the clear winner. Thank you, Kopari, please never go away!

I've been using this deodorant for a few years now. I love the consistency and that it has a coconut oil base which is anti bacterial. I feel strongly about avoiding the aluminum that is found in most deodorants that serve as an anti-perspirant. kopari is effective and never alters the scent. I highly recommend it!

I will preface this and say I haven’t been wearing normal antiperspirant for like 15 yrs as I don’t sweat a ton (even tho I run every day)! But this is the best hippie deodorant I’ve found (IMO)! Tips below if you’re just starting the hippie deodorant journey. But I’ve tried sooooooo many & this is just perfect! Doesn’t get gummy during the day, doesn’t leave weird stains on your clothes, lasts, you can reapply the next day if you don’t shower, doesn’t dry your skin out or irritate after shaving, has an amazing smell range (I’m a girl), and most importantly it works if your body is used to this type! It’s not an antiperspirant so don’t expect it to have the same result in that regard, but it definitely deodorizes! Ofc we all have different reactions and allergies to product ingredients, but I have super sensitive, reactive, dry skin and I’ve used this for years with no issues! I’m allergic to many common ingredients like SLS, but I’ve never had any kind of reaction. Tips if you are starting the aluminum free journey or need a little more help with deodorizing with these types: spritz a little hypochlorous acid spray on the pits (soothes, sanitizes, etc) during the day or after heavy activity, once a week or month use an anti-microbial soap like Provon or Hibiclens in the shower, and exfoliate the pits. You’ll get much more out of any hippie deodorant or no deodorant at all! ✌🏻

Based on other reviews - I bought the Kopari deodorant in Driftwood. It smells nice, goes on smoothly and leaves a slight tack on the skin. As other reviewers noted, it is just a deodorant and doesn't stop the sweating. But - it does stop the stink. I have used over several days now - active and working outside - no stink and no irritation. For me, the $19 price point seems steep. I subsequently managed to score some at TJ Maxx for $9. I will definitely purchase again - though will keep an eye out for deals. NOTE- it appears that Kopari rebranded Charcoal to Driftwood and the packaging still references Charcoal. I initally thought that the wrong product had been sent out due to this change - but was able to verify that it was essentially a re-naming only, no change in formula.

One reviewer tested this and several others. This was the winner. So I bought some. Will edit this if anything does not live up to the enthusiastic claims by other reviewers.

For reference, I live in the hot, humid deep South. I also work on my feet in a fast-paced environment in usually warm, humid indoor conditions and attend in-person college. I don't like to carry extra things with me when I'm at school and work from 8am-8pm, and that includes deodorant, so it must last me 12+ hours AT THE MINIMUM. I was looking for a replacement to my usual brand of deodorant (Ethique) for honestly only a couple small reasons: 1. Ethique deodorant works AMAZINGLY, but it comes in a cardboard tube that doesn't function smoothly (which is an upgrade from when it had no applicator). 2. The application of the product can be a bit dry at first, which isn't painful but does cause it to start crumbling when nearing the end of the tube. However, Kopari didn't live up to expectations and has honestly made me wonder why I'm even searching for a better deodorant when I've already found a nearly perfect one. For comparison: Application - Kopari applies SUPER smoothly, almost like a wet mineral-type deodorant, lol. I find I have to really rub it on, so it tends to stay slightly 'wet' for a minute, but soaks in eventually. - Ethique needs to 'warm up' to your skin before it starts to apply more smoothly. It definitely isn't the smoothest, but not too bad. It's almost like trying to deodorize with a bar of soap before it starts to glide. Scent - Kopari (charcoal scent) smells decent, at first. After a short while (maybe a few hours of wear), I find that it starts to smell strongly like I'm wearing old deodorant (like when I'd use regular non-natural types). Kinda makes me feel gross and I worry that others can smell it if I'm too close. I can also smell the awful scent on the armpit of my clothes. - Ethique has great scents that are quite mild. Unscented (I haven't tested), one more feminine (Lavender&Vanilla) and a Eucalyptus one that is good for anyone. However, both scented ones mostly fade throughout the day and you are left... scentless! Like, I don't smell bad at all, and I'm saying that as someone with STRONG armpit odor. Longevity - Kopari barely lasts a few hours, even if I'm just sitting around. It'll be a mix of that 'old deodorant' smell mixed with my own BO coming through. By night-time, my BO isn't full-force, but it's definitely there with barely any hint of the deodorant's scent. Even when I've tried to reapply when my BO comes back, it doesn't seem to effectively reapply. Very disappointing waste of $24 (I bought a 2-pack because I had high hopes based on the reviews). - Ethique seriously lasts. As I said previously, the scent fades to nothingness, but I don't start to smell myself in exchange. I can apply it at 7am Day 1, and feel confident enough to go another full day without reapplying it on Day 2 (I know, I can be a gross little gremlin but sometimes I plop my butt into bed after a full day and gotta do it all again the next day with no time to shower lol). Sometimes I will do a quick reapplication, but I NEVER smell as bad as I do when using Kopari. Last Remarks - Both Kopari and Ethique keep clothing mark-free. Kopari glides on clear, and Ethique may leave a hint of the deodorant's color on your skin during application, which quickly fades. I wonder if the thicker consistency of Ethique is what helps its longevity. - Neither of them irritate my skin, unlike a popular baking-soda based one I've tried in the past despite me not really having sensitive skin. - Both are similar prices. One tube/bar of Ethique can last me 4-6 months. I bought my last tube early October 2022, and just needed to reorder late March 2023. I apply it liberally. I've only owned Kopari for a week or two, but I feel there's no way it could last as long if I have to reapply it as often as it needs. Even after a day (or two) spent sweating, Ethique has reliably held up for multiple years, but Kopari performs worse than my regular Dove deodorant that I only keep around for times when I put off reordering for too long, lol. I planned to just go through the 2-pack that I ordered because that's $24 I would waste otherwise, but constantly smelling like either my strong BO or nasty old deodorant is both embarrassing and just a hassle to deal with. If you barely have any BO, I would go with a different scent than the Charcoal one, maybe?

I have tried many aluminum-free deodorants and I always come back to Kopari! On me, it’s long lasting, doesn’t stain my clothes and the smell is subtle but pleasant.

It smells nice (it's hard to describe the beach scent but it's light and pleasant) and is overall pretty effective as a deodorant, but ugh, I'm allergic to something in this one. I'm generally sensitive to deodorants and was hoping this one would just be coconut and non-irritating, but I had an armpit rash that cleared up pretty much immediately after I stopped using this and went back to the crystal deodorant. I feel like this always left my armpits a bit sticky and perhaps that contributed to the irritation/rash.