Earth Science Natural Deodorant, Tea Tree Lavender

This is my new deodorant. I love it. Works better than the softstone. Smells amazing. Keeps me nice and fresh. It's about $7. My new go-to!

Neal's Yard Remedies: Lemon and Coriander Deodorant Spray

I'm obviously on a bit of a natural ingredient beauty care kick (this happens to me every few years), so once I ran out of my Japanese Soft Stone deodorant, I decided to take the (expensive) plunge and purchase a deodorant spray from Neal's Yard Remedies. It's available online, in stores, and on Amazon.co.jp.

First off, I couldn't find the lavender scent here in Japan (which I would have preferred) so I had to make due with the lemon. It smells like lemon pledge to me. Over time I've gotten used to it, but the lavender would be better.

Second, this is just a deodorant - read not an antiperspirant. It will do nothing for sweat. This is where the certain dri comes in. It does a remarkably good job and lasts pretty much all day.

Finally, I don't know if I'm using it wrong, but I feel like it takes a long time to dry. It's now the first thing I apply during my morning routine so that I'm ready to get dressed after my morning toilet.

I wouldn't buy it again.

deodorant and antiperspirant: Certain Dri

A few days ago I posted about the number one Japanese deodorant and antiperspirant, Soft Stone. It just doesn't do the job on the antiperspirant side of things. So, I'm really happy that I picked up Certain Dri from Amazon (about 1300 yen).

You put on Certain Dri at night, and it works for about 72 hours. In the morning I use Soft Stone to deal with odor. The combination has been great so far!

Japanese deodorant: Soft Stone by DeoNatulle (デオナチュレ ソフトストーンW)

I finally ran out of the American deodorant I brought with me, and, since Kyoto has decided to skip spring and launch full-on into summer, I thought this was a great time to try a Japanese brand. According to cosme, this Soft Stone deodorant is the best on the market, for a number of years running. I got mine on Amazon for 667 yen, but I've seen this in just about every drug store in the area.

(The best thing about Kyoto drug stores is that they put the most popular seasonal products right out front! The worst thing is that they completely hide - or stop selling - off season products. So, I grabbed an extra winter Nivea lotion when I found a lone one on the shelf the other day. Never know when I will have extra dry skin before next winter!)

The deodorant went on clear. It kept me nice and fresh all day long, but I did notice perspiration. I have the Patti Stanger Certain Dri on order, so I'm hoping the combination will keep me fresh as a daisy all summer long.

UPDATE: I'm a few days in, and I have to say, this is keeping me fresh and dry. This is a winner!
FYI: one stick lasts about two months.