I am sort of new to deodorants. They usually don't work as well as antiperspirants, but, unfortunately, all of them contain aluminum. So far I tried 4 different brands. Drier versions with baking soda - not good for me due to allergy. Some are excessively wet. M. Badescu's is the best so far. It works for several hours only if I apply a thick layer of this creamy texture product. Originally I spread it thin at no effect. I even wrote a mostly negative review but it was not published. Sometimes if I want much thicker layer I apply it with a spatula, especially when I am coming to the end of a stick. Recently, I've started mixing products when one is wet and spreads thin I top it with Badescu's creamy thicker layer and on the occasions end it up with a powder. Powder provides some fragrance and short-lived dryness. This do the job, as well. I realise this may not work for everybody especially if one wears tight fitting clothes around underarms. So far, I stand by this product and will buy another one.