NONIKO - Natural Deodorant - plastic-free PUSH UP – DRIFT - Aluminum Free Formula, Paraben Free, Preservative Free - Gender Neutral - Sensitive Formula Green Mandarin - BAKING SODA FREE

Okay this is a two part review please don't just read the first part: my experience, I like the scent which wasn't overly strong but pleasant. It went on smoothly, I did not need to wait before dressing and it did not stain my clothes in any way. The first couple of days it worked pretty well although I would not be able to use this for work during the summer months. I work in an industrial kitchen and I am quite frankly a stinky person. After three days, I began to develop a rash and itch so I stopped using it and the rash/itching went away. I contacted Noniko customer service due to their guarantee and received a response to my e-mail within a day or two. They were very helpful, pleasant and after hearing of the rash agreed it wasn't for me. I was issued a refund within a day of my correspondence with them. Great customer service for a product I wish I could use. As someone who has a hard time throwing stuff out even when I can't use it myself, when my mom complained of a new sensitivity to her deodorant, I gave her the Noniko stick I did not have the heart toss in the garbage to try out. She LOVES this deodorant. It works incredibly well for her with 1 application and I think she is going on 5 months with this product (same stick I initially gave her) and still loving it. In fact the other day she asked where I purchased it and inquired as to the price as when she runs out she would like to get another.

January 2022: Still love it and use it everyday, though now it only lasts about 4 months for me, maybe I use more now? I don't know, don't care either, works amazing! Update: May 2021, I still use this deodorant everyday and it is literally the best there is, I will continue using it as long as they sell it! Thank you so much! I absolutely love this stuff. After I had my daughter, my Ph was wayyyy off and I was smelly, even after the slightest bit of movement and I decided to try this and it's AMAZING. I can do a full workout in my garage during a Missouri summer and no smell. Seriously. I've been using this product for about 2 years now and will never buy anything else. It lasts for about 6 months for me. It doesn't help with sweating but at least I don't smell. Seriously, if you're thinking about it, try it. And it's all natural!

I've tried several natural deodorant products from creams to gels and crystals - most do an "okay" job at best. I always go back to chemical deodorants in the end. None keep the smell or sweat at bay. I was skeptical...Noniko totally delivers. After an 8 hour day at the office I am dry and smell, literally, nothing! Not even a hint of odor. While I haven't tested it in the heat of summer or during a heavy workout day I am 100% confident with it's use of every day activity and love that is chemical free. The scent is not really lasting or overpowering which I prefer to synthetic fragrances. I also love that the company is local to where I live and invested in sourcing ingredients that are safe yet effective.

I have used and loved this product for about 4 or 5 years and it worked great. Something about the last stick I ordered was different. I broke out with a horrific rash...redness, unbearable itching to the point where I needed a prescription from my doctor, it turned into blister-like welts. The itch was the absolute worse. Despite that, I did give it another try to see if it was a freak thing but no, it was the deodorant. I don't know if they changed the formula or it was a bad batch, but it was absolutely awful. I've stopped using completely. Very disappointed because it was once a great product.

EDIT: I started doing fewer passes, it's still effective and less staining (though still some). Went back to my old deodorant and it was much less effective. The texture of my skin, probably from baking soda reaction/irritation, is still changed. The good: it's very effective, subtly scented, and has great ingredients The bad: it's thick and pasty and stains my clothes (doesn't fully come out in the wash); while I don't have a rash from it, I did notice a change in skin texture and sensitivity

I've been trying out natural and non-aluminum deodorants for a while now, and this one is my fave by far! It's got a great scent, but is not overwhelmingly scented and is obviously trying to do more than just mask a smell. It's also clear and I haven't had any issues with it leaving marks on clothes. The only reasons I gave it four stars instead of five: its a bit of a trick to put on - you can swipe it on like a "regular" deodorant, but then you have to kind of mush it around a bit with your fingers to get even coverage. Personally this doesn't bother me at all. Also, I keep getting some of it stuck around the edges of the container such that it gets all gunked up when you put the top back on, so I have to clean the sides after every use.

This deodorant is one of my best finds! I have searched for a natural deodorant that works for over 10 years as I struggle with eczema and sensitive skin/allergies...I honestly tried everything under the sun that claimed it was natural; from the powder deodorants to the jars of sticky stuff. Not only did these not work but they made a terrible mess. Noniko is game changing, it is applied cleanly and easily as a normal deodorant stick, it smells amazing, it works, and it's just 5 natural ingredients! I have tried all the scents and love them all, the Lavender Mint is my favorite for my hubby and I use it all the time for myself. AND...Noniko is made is sunny CA not China or overseas, always a plus in my book.