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

In theory this looks like a good product. Less waste of plastic and small size for travel. Well the deodorant area broke off the base the second time I used it. After that the only way to use the deodorant was to hold a greasy mess with my hands to apply, so it just went in the trash. This does not help the environment or my wallet! I e-mailed Dove/Unilever and they said they would send me a replacement coupon. That was back in November, and here we are in January and I still have not gotten anything from them. This makes we want to to using other Unilever products as well!

I’ve been using this product for a year or two. At first, I was highly frustrated with the design since the deodorant stick broke off the base.Lightbulb moment!! Turn the product 90° so that when you are swiping up and down on your armpits, the stick is oriented up and down (like a capital letter I) rather than side to side (like a hyphen -). It’s going to be more sturdy and adorable in this orientation. Also, when it is new, I am more careful when I apply it and if it seems like it’s going to be a little hard to swipe on, a single drop of water on my skin makes it huge difference in how easily it applies.I love that this is aluminum free. I feel better about using it over the long term than a regular anti-perspirant/deodorant. Overall, I’ve been very pleased with this, and I like that it creates less plastic waste!

I purchased the starter kit and two refills thinking this would be a great way to reduce my use of plastics. Unfortunately, upon opening the deodorant pod, I knew this would be a poor experience. So I kept my empty deodorant that I had just finished. So I gingerly began using the starter pack. Even though I was gently applying the deodorant, it broke off after exactly 7 days. So I pulled out the saved deodorant, twisted the base up as far as I could so I could remove it, and cleaned it out. I then took the broken deodorant and smashed it onto the base from my old deodorant stick. It was a mess! Not only because I got deodorant all over my hands, but because the refillable deodorant is slightly longer than the disposable one. So some of it was shaved off in the process. However, I was able to make this work, and the deodorant was easy to wash off my hands. Dove really should come up with a better refillable version of this. It’s a great idea, but poor execution. Perhaps cardboard or another eco-friendly packaging rather than refillable. I don’t know, but this isn’t the the way to go. I don’t recommend unless you want to purchase the refills to insert into your current deodorant case. It would cut down on waste, but be ready to get a bit messy. Pics are of the broken deodorant base and of my completed hack.

I have been housing the Dove aluminum free deodorant in the Jasmine scent for years. I recently switched over to the refill concept to save money and encourage recycling. For those two reasons this product is great. It is a small, sleek compact design great for putting in a gym bag or on the go. The aluminum container is very protective of the product.Unfortunately for me I can no longer use this product because I developed what I imagine is some form of allergy. I am notorious for having sensitive skin. Like I said before I’ve been using this product for years, it wasn't till recently that my armpits became red and irritated. Making my skin very sore to touch and impossible to put product on. Time to time I would notice small lumps formed under my skin. They didn’t hurt but we’re still noticeable. I know that this is an issue very specific to me but I advise people with sensitive skin to find an alternative deodorant. Otherwise this was a great product. Smells good and lasts all day. It doesn’t have a chalky feeling and applies very smooth.

I know these tend to break, but I like the concept of natural ingredients and less plastic, so I tried it again. I was so careful with it this time. It lasted less than two weeks! These are a terrible design which it breaks off every time. I’m so mad about it. I am just throwing the base away and won’t make this mistake again. Hopefully they can make a better design.

I've been using the Dove refillable for a few years. Not only is the case non plastic it is very tiny and perfect for travel. No more searching the container for ounces or having to purchase additional 'travel size' that ends up drying up waiting for my next trip.The scent is very mild and pleasant. The deodorant is Dove and the effectiveness is the same as the larger plastic containers. The refills seem to last longer than the regular sticks.I am happy Dove finally came out with a Men's version. I purchased a set for my husband that he will begin using when he finishes the current stick.

These are a great idea. I love the refillable packaging. My kids go through them too fast, maybe because they do tend to drop them and then the break. the scent is nice and works pretty good. the size is nice and compact, can toss it in a bag and ho.

I really want to love this product. And I did the first time I used it. I felt like it did a great job of going on smooth and keeping the odors down (especially after doing yard work in the 100 degree heat for most of the day)!However, the second time I used it- the stick part that you use just snapped off. There is no way to reattach it so now I just have this mess of deodorant that I have to rub all over my arm pits in the morning and then wash my hands cause they are covered in deodorant cause the bar snapped off. It's a total mess.I thought maybe I got a faulty bar so I tried one of the replacement bars I bought and had the same problem! So it's a product flaw.I don't want to deal with the mess of it at 6am when I'm trying to get ready for the day. But I also dont want to throw it out cause it feels like a waste of a perfectly good product.