Dove Refillable Deodorant Starter Kit 0% Aluminum Cucumber & Green Tea Aluminum Free Deodorant 1.13 oz

Smells great but in a within a few hours the scent diminishes AND you need put more on. Does not last all day.

Used twice then broke off. Nothing to hold the deodorant in place and falls right off. Neat idea. Bad design

I purchased this product because I liked the regular style with the turn / click base, but really liked the environmentally conscious refill aspects of this one, so I purchased it to try it out. First try, I put it together which was super easy, and then attempted to apply it to my armpits. The stick broke off of the holder, right at the base. It was a clean break, so I couldnt try popping it back in. There isnt a tube for it, so I would have to hold the actual deodorant to apply it without the holder. Messy fingers, no thanks. Great idea, but poor design. I tried to salvage it by sticking it in my old click/turn deodorant. Doesnt have the same shape, so that didnt work either.

The design is faulty, the solid of the deodorant falls off with minimum pressure and then youre trying to use this blob of softish stuff full of lint etc getting all over your fingers. They needed to make the usual push up of the blob container and thought theyd make a refill and save money? and landfill? The only one saving money is the company with this product cause its a waste of your money. I like the product but the spray is too cold and this is too difficult to use.

I took this with me on a short trip. I noticed how there wasnt any protection along the shaft of the refill, so I was very careful and used very little pressure. It still snapped off, broke, and fell to the ground the very first time I used it. It kept falling every time Id try to apply deodorant until the shape could no longer be wedged into the base disk. I had to just smear it all over my underarms. I threw it away as soon as I was ready to check out of my hotel. What a waste. I use this deodorant regularly and it performs well, and the original packaging is perfect! This travel/refill nonsense just needs to be discontinued immediately.

I love that this is a metal container and that it is refillable. But HORRIBLE execution. The actual deodorant part broke off after 1 day of use. I tried shoving it back on, but it just falls off. It doesnt have support on the sides like a regular traditional kind, or even the Native deodorant. Very disappointed.

*This is a review retraction update. Product proved to be defective after a weeks use. Previous reviews are correct that the stick breaks with too much pressure. Fact is not much pressure is needed at all to fracture the contents. Not worth the money.* I’ve used aluminum free deod for a while now so I’m used to the difference between aluminum and aluminum free. A lot of comments stating ppl didn’t think this item was great because they still sweat. You have to convert to aluminum free over a cpl of months. Your body requires a period of adjustment. This deod is very well made and works well in my opinion. I live a very active lifestyle and run around a lot. I’m not having an issues with this deod not working. It holds up very well. Smells is subtle & nice. Packaging is modern and well weighted. Haven’t had an issue of the stick breaking off like others said though. I wouldn’t man handle it but it’s sturdy. The lack of continuous plastic disposable packaging is nice. I’ll be placing this item on a subscription so long as it’s available on Amazon. Moisturizing and pleasant deod.

Bought this for a recent trip. The base is heavy. Like the idea of not using as much plastic. Like the idea this is refillable. However, the top does not stay on very well, creating a mess. If they can rectify that important issue, this is a winning product.

UPDATE: (please see original review below) I am decreasing Tony rating to 1 star, and would honestly give it 0 stars if that was possible. I have been using this product for a few weeks now and have started to get a rash. I have NEVER experienced that before. It is so frustrating because I still love the scent and creaminess. I LOVE the scent, the creaminess, and the long lasting odor resistance. However, I gave this product 2 stars because after two weeks of use, the deodorant stick fell out of the base. All of the deodorant is exposed from the first time you attach the deodorant stick to the base and you can’t do anything to reenforce the connection between the deodorant stick and the base.

I was so excited for the concept of this deodorant because it was aluminum free and cuts out a majority of the plastic. The packaging could have definitely been sustainable, it did not need to be packaged like it was a new iPhone. But most importantly, the lid won’t stay on as it doesn’t click onto the bottom, and the actual deodorant stick is super super fragile! As you take the lid off you are bound to gouge into the sides of it. However, after first use, just typical application, the whole stick broke off and fell in the floor!! Now, I will be throwing away almost a brand new, durably made, product, which is the exact opposite of the purpose of this deodorant! Buy paper tube deodorant if you are doing it for that aspect, if you like the aluminum free, I would just buy it in the plastic tube, it’s cheaper and won’t crumble into your hands.