"Nuxe is a French pharmacy brand is best known for its luxurious oils and lip balms, but the Nuxe Fresh-Feel Balm Deodorant (£8) is worth checking out if you're looking for an organic, aluminium-free deodorant and don't mind applying it with your fingers.
The Fresh-Feel Balm Deodorant is part of five "waterless" products in Nuxe's Bio Organic range that use either no water or very little water during the formulation process (the deodorant falls into the "no water" category). It has a creamy, balm-like texture that spreads easily, doesn't pill, and dries quickly so you're not left with large white marks all over your clothing. I normally hate faffing around with deodorants I have to put on with my fingers, but I was willing to give this a go as I liked the sustainability aspect to it.
I'm glad I did. This formula, which is made of coconut oil and corn starch, is one of the most effective aluminium-free options I've ever tried. Not only does it block odour throughout the entire day, but it also keeps your armpits feeling dry, even if you're doing something that requires a lot of vigorous movement (like working out, or deep cleaning your flat for an entire day, which is how I tested it out).
I've tried it multiple days in a row and every single day is the same — I don't notice myself starting to smell or feeling sweaty no matter how stressed I am or how warm it is outside. Do I wish it came in a stick form so I didn't have to get my fingers messy? Sure. But am I wiling to put up with it for a great formula and sustainable packaging that you can just throw in the recycling bin when you're done? 100% yes." — Sophia Panych, content director