Despite being a skincare expert, I never allow petty skin-related worries to interfere with my life. I don’t hold myself back from going the extra mile in the gym, traveling to remote cities, or spending most of my time outdoors — I just keep the best deodorant wipes handy to combat sweat, odor, or ickiness in a jiffy! While a proper deodorant is a must-have, these wipes are an excellent investment as they not only make you smell better but also fight bacteria and impurities lingering on your skin, so you feel fresh and rejuvenated!

When curating these products, I came across several options that were hypoallergenic, pH-balanced, biodegradable, naturally made, and hydrating — some were exfoliative too, perfect to tackle skin darkening, excess sweat, and acne. From a plethora of choices in the market, I cherrypicked products based on their fragrances, effectiveness, and antibacterial prowess. While all products in the following list may not be the same, I assure you that there’s something in store to suit different skin needs. Scroll away to find out!

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  Best Hypoallergenic Wipes

  Lume Acidified Deodorant Wipes

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The cool and calming cucumber fragrance of Lume’s deodorant wipes agrees with everyone, even the people who are particularly cynical about strong fragrances. A feature of these wipes that stood out the most for me is that they are soaked in mandelic acid, a mild AHA that offers commendable anti-bacterial benefits (study by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology). Owing to this, the product helps effectively reduce odor problems from areas such as underarms, under-breasts, feet, intimate regions, etc. Adding to that, the low pH formula helps neutralize the alkaline effects of your soap or cleanser, to maintain skin balance.

Quick Tip

Since this product contains AHA, it may increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Hence, use sunscreen when using this product.

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Softest Sheet Material

Bliss Lemon & Sage Refreshing Body Wipes

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Staying true to the brand’s name, these deodorizing body wipes are an olfactory “bliss”, as they combine the citrusy freshness of lemon with the sweet, green, and herbaceous scent of sage. Having tried this product out, I recommend using it at the gym as the scent is perfect to neutralize the musky odor of sweat. Another great feature — the wipes are made with a super-soft fabric that is gentle on the skin. Moreover, the goodness of aloe vera and vitamin E take the skin-friendly quotient up a notch!

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Easy on the Pocket

Pacifica Beauty Underarm Deodorant Wipes

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Most of the ingredients infused in these underarm wipes by Pacifica are goodies, such as aloe extracts, witch hazel, sage leaf extracts, etc., which offer some or the other benefits for skincare or odor control. Other than these, the product barely contains any other ingredients (think parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, etc.), and the formulation is lean, so you’re not exposing yourself to too many chemicals. Further, I find it hard to not fall in love with the scent of coconut milk and essential oils, as the blend is calming and invigorating at the same time. Hence, I highly recommend it!

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Non-toxic And Biodegradable

YUNI Beauty Shower sheets

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After researching these natural deodorant wipes by YUNI, I was stunned to discover that they were perfectly safe for sensitive skin, including others (dry, oily, combination, and normal). This is because sharp scents don’t agree well with some, but the invigorating peppermint and citrus blend of these wipes worked just fine, as per the testimonials of fragrance-sensitive users. Further, the product boasts an organic formula featuring orange oil, white tea, aloe, essential oils, etc., and is free from nasties such as phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, and colors.

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Best Individually-wrapped Wipes

Dew Well Deodorant Wipes

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A sublime USP of this product — the varied scent options to suit different moods — cucumber, mint, rose, tea tree, eucalyptus, jasmine, etc. These travel deodorant wipes come in a pack of 50, which would last you very long. The infused formula comprises natural ingredients to help reduce dirt, oil, and impurities and leave you smelling fresh and feeling confident. Also, most users of this product have happily testified that it doesn’t leave any icky residue on the skin after swiping.

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Best Antiperspirant

La Fresh Omg It's You Antiperspirant Wipes

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Of many drugstore underarm deodorant wipes that are vaguely scented and provide no real benefits, these antiperspirant sheets by La Fresh feature a potent, no-nonsense formula. Infused with 15% aluminum chlorohydrate as an active ingredient, these wipes help skin types that sweat excessively and are prone to bacterial retention. 

Adding to that, the formula includes usnea barbata extracts that further aid in odor control, due to their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, as proved in a study published in the Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology.In a nutshell, these individually wrapped deodorant wipes smell pretty good, help refresh the skin, and combat funky smells.

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Best Exfoliating Wipes

Surface Deep Anti-odorant Pads

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To cater to multiple problems of the underarm area, such as funky smells, excessive sweat, accumulation of impurities, as well as darkening skin, I highly recommend these AHA-infused pads from Surface Deep. Staying true to the brand's name, the fortified glycolic acid in these wipes exfoliates the skin and sloughs off dead skin cells in the underarm area, stimulating the production of newer, healthier skin (study published in MDPI). 

The overall formula is rich in botanical ingredients that deodorize and nourish the skin, thereby reducing and preventing odors. The best part — the product doesn’t employ aluminum or parching alcohols to be this potent, which I truly appreciate.

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Best Clean Formula

EO Natural Deodorant Wipes

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These individual deodorant wipes by EO are not only hygienically packed but also play an important role in enhancing the hygiene of your skin. And, to do this, it harnesses very few ingredients being lavender oil, organic glycerin, and naturally-derived alcohol, which suits most skin types and is less likely to cause any irritation. Several times, I traveled with these deodorant wipes and found that they fit easily into my handbag without causing any spills. 

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Best pH-balanced Wipes

FOMIN Deodorant Eco-wipes

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Another option in the list with an array of fragrance options to choose from, these wipes from FOMIN had to be on my list due to their deodorizing prowess. It is impossible to pick favorites from the available options — vanilla and coconut, lavender and chamomile, and cucumber and aloe, as they suit different occasions and moods. What gives these wipes an edge over others on the list is that they are textured, which works harmoniously with the antibacterial formula to wipe out dirt and impurities from your skin. The cherry on the top — these are individually wrapped, sustainably produced, and travel-friendly!

Quick Tip

Open and unfold the wipe and swipe it over your underarms to get rid of odor.

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Best Fragrance

Whish Deodorant Swipes

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A botanical wonder made with the properties of chamomile, witch hazel, licorice root, calendula, and chaparral extract, these underarm wipes from Whish are a treat for your skin. These wipes offer a multi-faceted solution to common skin problems in the armpits that result in excessive sweating, and pigmentation. The anti-inflammatory prowess of this product is rather commendable, which makes the skin in target areas (think the folds of the knees, elbows, nape, etc.) feel more comfortable and rejuvenated. Speaking of the product’s USP — it effectively inhibits excess hair growth.

Now that you’ve seen our product recommendations for the best deodorant wipes, scroll away to understand how to purchase one wisely!

Antibacterial And Antimicrobial Properties:

While sweat itself doesn’t cause odors, the bad bacteria lingering on the moist skin microbiome do! Hence, to reduce funky smells, it is important to combat these bacteria by harnessing antibacterial ingredients such as organic alcohol, essential oils, witch hazel, mandelic acid, usnea barbata extracts, etc. An added punch of antioxidants is always a good thing for enhanced skin protection. 

Antiperspirant Properties:

Now, every deodorant wipe may not have this, and every user may not require this. However, people who sweat excessively can use wipes fortified with aluminum chlorohydrate and other sweat gland inhibitors. Such antiperspirant towelettes, however, are only suitable for areas such as the underarms, and shouldn’t be used absolutely anywhere on the body.

Skin-calming Properties:

Be it any form of purifying, anti-bacterial, or exfoliation activity, it is important that we support the skin with some humectants to prevent irritation, dryness, or inflammation. This is especially true for deodorized products, whether they are infused with natural or synthetic fragrances. Hence, look for ingredients such as glycerin, aloe extracts, distilled water, allantoin, shea butter, vitamin E, etc. in the ingredients list. Also, look for anti-inflammatory ingredients such as chamomile, centella asiatica (cica), licorice root, green tea, white tea, etc.

Ethical And Sustainable Production:

Lastly, always prioritize wipes that are plant-based, biodegradable, vegan, cruelty-free, organic, and manufactured with an environment-friendly approach.

Always Carry Them to the Gym And for Travel:

The best time to use deodorant wipes is when you’re likely to sweat the most. Think gyms, yoga classes, marathons, road trips, travels, or after a long, exhausting commute. Especially at times when you’re traveling hands-free, it is easier to carry wet wipes than carrying an aerosol spray bottle (which you shouldn’t use anyway).

Use AHA/BHA-infused Wipes at Bedtime:

If your wipes are infused with glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or kojic acid, etc., ensure you use them ideally before bed so that you’re freshly exfoliated skin isn’t exposed to the sun or environmental aggressors.

Follow-up Exfoliative Wipes with Moisturization:

On that note, never skip using a moisturizer as your skin needs to be supported after exfoliation. 

Avoid Using Highly Potent Formulations in Intimate Areas:

Avoid using products infused with essential oils, chemical exfoliants, aluminum, or parching alcohols when using the wipe for intimate areas.

Avoid Using Deodorant Wipes for the Face: 

This is because these formulations would be too harsh and not what the skin of your face requires.