Wild Deodorant (£25 for refillable packaging and three scents) is a brand you may have seen on Instagram, and it's a great option for sustainability-conscious people looking for a natural alternative to antiperspirant. The packaging is made from a combination of post-consumer recycled plastic and aluminium, is refillable, and because the casing is designed to last a lifetime, it's also waste-free. One of the great things about Wild is that you can buy multiple deodorant cartridges at once, each one lasting about four weeks. Plus, because the cartridges are made from bamboo pulp, they're biodegradable.
The deodorant itself is very good, with a texture that's similar to a bar of soap, but when you swipe it on your underarms, it feels very creamy and fairly lightweight. Immediately after application, my pits felt a little tacky — not in a wet or sticky way, but more in a paste-y way. It didn't dry down immediately and my underarms felt like they had some slip for quite a while afterwards.
For me, Wild worked really well, and while it didn't keep me feeling dry exactly, I didn't feel wet either. By the end of the day, I felt a little bit stinky, but no more than a classic antiperspirant, so it was a winner for me. It also comes in five fragrances (Rose Blush, Orange Zest, Coconut Dreams, Mint Fresh, and Bergamot Rituals), and because you buy multiple cartridges at once, you can mix it up regularly.