What is the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?

A deodorant’s primary purpose is to protect you from odour caused by sweat. When sweat accumulates in damp areas like your underarms, it causes bacteria to multiply and body odour to develop. To combat this, deodorants have antimicrobial properties that work to neutralise B.O.-causing bacteria – pretty clever, right?

So, what does antiperspirant mean? Well, as their name suggests, antiperspirants stop you from sweating (a.k.a. perspiring). This is due to the aluminium-based ingredients present in antiperspirants, which temporarily block the ducts which sweat is released from. As antiperspirants keep your underarms dry, they also help to reduce the presence of bacteria and, therefore, body odour.

Today, many products on the market combine the properties of antiperspirant and deodorant, helping to provide extra protection from unwanted odours and excess sweat.

Nivea Cool Kick Antiperspirant & Deodorant Spray

After 48 hours of protection? Say no more! Nivea’s Cool Kick Antiperspirant & Deodorant Spray is formulated with odour-banishing, sweat-wicking, and quick-drying ingredients for unrivalled results—the perfect way to start the day, if you ask us.

Nivea Black & White Invisible Antiperspirant & Deodorant Roll On

Nivea Black & White Invisible Antiperspirant & Deodorant Roll On utilises powerful anti-stain and odour-neutralising technology to bring you up to 2 days of freshness. Plus, it’s dermatologically approved, so you can say goodbye to underarm irritation!

Nivea Sensitive Protect Antiperspirant & Deodorant Roll On

Featuring 5-fold protection against odour, sweat, burning, itching and underarm dryness, the Nivea Sensitive Protect Antiperspirant & Deodorant Roll On goes above and beyond a standard roll on. Featuring soothing ingredients like chamomile extract and avocado oil, your underarms will have never felt comfort like it.

Mitchum Ice Fresh Triple Odor Defense Antiperspirant & Deodorant Spray

When Mitchum said triple protection, they meant it! The Mitchum Ice Fresh Triple Odor Defense Antiperspirant and Deodorant Spray will be your right-hand man, shielding you against everything from heat, motion and stress for up to 48 hours of security.

Nivea Black and White Invisible Silky Smooth Antiperspirant Spray

Sweat-free and silky smooth underarms – coming right up! The Nivea Black and White Invisible Silky Smooth Antiperspirant Spray utilises an alcohol-free, skin-conditioning formula for a ‘barely there’ feel but ‘always there’ protection.

Nivea Pearl & Beauty Antiperspirant Spray

Infused with delicate notes of peach, pearl extract, vanilla, and musk, the Nivea Pearl & Beauty Antiperspirant Spray could be forgiven for being a gorgeously scented body spray. But with 48 hours of sweat and odour protection, it is so much more.

Nivea Pearl & Beauty Antiperspirant & Deodorant Roll On

If sprays aren’t your thing, the Nivea Pearl & Beauty Antiperspirant & Deodorant Roll On definitely will be. With the same delicate floral scent as the spray, this roll on glides onto the skin, keeping moisture and odour in check.

Nivea Black & White Invisible Antiperspirant Deodorant 48-Hour Roll On

Black dress or white dress? It doesn’t matter when you’re wearing Nivea Black & White Invisible Antiperspirant Deodorant 48-Hour Roll On. With impressive anti-stain technology (and 48 hours of sweat protection), you’ll be ready for whatever the day brings.

Mitchum Triple Odor Defense Shower Fresh Antiperspirant & Deodorant Roll On

Triple odour defense technology? Tick. Dermatologically tested? Tick. 48 hours of protection? Tick, tick, and tick! Mitchum’s Triple Odor Defense Shower Fresh Antiperspirant & Deodorant Roll On will be your best-kept secret.