Review: AA Skincare Essentials Collection Grapefruit & Cedarwood Deodorant

I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review

Would you like your deodorant to be a natural product?

The more I read about the ingredients that go into most antiperspirants or deodorants the less I feel comfortable about using them on an everyday basis.

I like to use natural, organic, non-animal tested beauty products on my face but somehow have continued to use traditional antiperspirants to control underarm odour and sweating

When AA Essentials offered me the chance to try their new deodorant it seemed like the perfect opportunity to wean myself off traditional antiperspirants and move towards something more natural. 

Of the three different scents available I chose the Grapefruit and Cedarwood. variety.  This was based quite simply on the fact that I like both the aroma of grapefruit and the aroma of cedarwood and was intrigued by the combination.  I simply ignored the fact that the label said it was for men

The deodorant comes in a 50ml dumpy glass bottle with a large roll-on ball.  It is easy to apply, dries relatively quickly and smells gorgeous.  But is it effective?  Well yes and no.  On days where I am at home, it works just fine, but then I'm not doing very much.  On days where I am very active and an exercise class followed by a shower is part of the routine it works just fine, but then it is being reapplied a couple of times during the day..
It had a hard time coping with long days outside the house when I was shopping or visiting friends.
I'm finding that I keep a more traditional antiperspirant on my dressing table for use on the days that I know are going to be unrelentingly busy but for the rest of the time this is my go-to product. 

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Ingredients

According to the AA Skincare website the ingredients are as follows



Aloe Vera helps to cool, calm and soothe skin and has natural anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

Cedarwood Essential Oil is a naturally deodorising oil that brings a smooth woody and masculine note to the aroma. 

Grapefruit Essential Oil is balancing for the skin and encourages the body to expel toxins and excess liquid. 

Thyme Essential Oil is antibacterial and helps to attack the bacteria which causes body odour. 

Glycerin has great moisturising and hydrating properties.

Saccharomyces Ferment is a yeast extract that helps to break down the compounds that cause body odour.


Inci Listing 
Aqua, Aloe barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Saccharomyces ferment, Citrus paradisii peel oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Thymus vulgaris oil Lactic acid, Citric acid, Xantham Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium sorbate.


Compared to the list of ingredients on the back of the more traditional product I'm using I'm much happier and more comfortable with the above.


If you are looking for a more natural deodorant, I am happy to recommend this product.