Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant ($30)
Deodorant has become a very hot topic in the last 5 years. There might be more “clean” deodorants now than their are standard. While I do think “clean” deodorants are probably safer long-term, they do come with a lot of trial and error to find the perfect one for your body chemistry.
I have tried at least 7 different “clean” brands over the past 5 years and each one worked wonderfully until it went very very bad. I’d get horrible rashes down my sides that made it nearly impossible to let my arms down or one day after working perfectly for months I would start to sweat profusely and then in turn smell like I’ve never used deodorant in my life. Before trying the cult-favorite Donna Karan, I was using the Dove 0%. I like to call it “half-clean,” doesn’t have aluminum but didn’t cause any terrible side affects either.
The Donna Karan is STRONG in both scent and power! This is what a standard or “unclean” deodorant can deliver due to the aluminum. On my most recent ski-trip where I had about 4 layers on and in direct sunlight all day, I was as dry as a desert under my arms 🥳 I honestly had forgotten what it was like to not sweat lol. The scent is lovely as everyone knows. It’s described as powdery floral, but I think that alludes to grandma and it’s far from that! On the first week of use I found the scent a little too overpowering and worried my normal perfume wouldn’t be detected, but what I learned is you barely need anything for this to work! This is helpful in not being too strongly scented and getting the longest use out of the product - I mean it is $30!!!
I plan to continue using Cashmere Mist for days I really need to not sweat (weddings, unbreathable fabrics, etc), but I’m still holding onto my Dove 0% for other days where I’m just at home or working out (I actually want to sweat then!) Thankfully, I workout at home using a Tonal, so I don’t have to worry about offending others except my dogs and they don’t seem to mind.
I’m so curious what’s your opinion on “clean” deodorants? Do you have a fave? If you’re a Cashmere Mist die hard, how long have you been using it? I now know it’s totally worth the hype!
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant
Original Review: February 14, 2022