How to Use antiperspirant in a Sentence

antiperspirant

noun
  • The best body wash or antiperspirant is the one that’s cheapest but still works.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 9 May 2017
  • Drain the boob swamp for good with just a little antiperspirant.
    — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 23 May 2019
  • If your favorite antiperspirant or body spray has gone missing from store shelves, this may be why.
    — Korin Miller, Health.com, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Some antiperspirants will cause sweat to have a yellow color.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023
  • All this to say, there was a lot that went into my decision to give up antiperspirant.
    — Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
  • In fact, aluminum salts are common in many antiperspirants.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
  • And then there's how an antiperspirant affects your clothing.
    — Cassie Shortsleeve, Popular Mechanics, 10 Dec. 2018
  • The spray hits my skin easier than a roll-on antiperspirant, which minimizes stains on shirts.
    — Adam Hurly, GQ, 12 June 2017
  • And then there’s antiperspirants that do a slightly different thing.
    — Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2024
  • This roll-on, easy-to-use antiperspirant blocks out sweat, minus the irritation, says our tester.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 5 Feb. 2018
  • Some deodorants are also antiperspirants and protect you from odor and sweat.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • My signature scent is the piña colada three-in-one, a cool, fresh antiperspirant and success.
    — Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Some companies make a product that is both an antiperspirant and a deodorant.
    — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Whole-body antiperspirants, on the other hand, contain aluminum compounds designed to block sweat glands.
    — Sara Novak, Scientific American, 10 June 2024
  • Aluminum is only used in antiperspirants, but not in deodorants.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Though whole-body deodorants and antiperspirants are generally safe, there are some risks to be aware of, experts said.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2024
  • When applied to your underarms, the aluminum salts in the antiperspirant block the production of sweat through your sweat glands.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • There's a secret society of people madly in love with this antiperspirant.
    — Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Both deodorants and antiperspirants are applied to the underarms and work to reduce body odor.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • First, a quick reminder that deodorant and antiperspirant are, in fact, different things.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
  • For a little more coverage, roll on some antiperspirant in your most sensitive areas.
    — Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 3 July 2017
  • For a little more coverage, roll on some antiperspirant in your most sensitive areas.
    — Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2018
  • Deodorants and antiperspirants were designed to help combat this, but the choice of product and how its applied is crucial.
    — Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
  • While deodorants mainly mask the smell of sweat, deodorants with antiperspirants are designed to reduce the amount of sweat.
    — Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Dermatologists break down what to look for when shopping for a deodorant or antiperspirant and a few of the best options.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Here are the best clinical strength deodorants and antiperspirants, according to our test.
    — Rachael Schultz, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • In 1954, the first roll-on antiperspirant debuted, inspired by the ballpoint pen.
    — Cassie Shortsleeve, Popular Mechanics, 10 Dec. 2018
  • Aluminum works to plug up sweat, but some people prefer natural deodorant to avoid the preservatives used in antiperspirants.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
  • And yet, for some reason, antiperspirants and deodorants have only been targeted to our underarms.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
  • On the other hand, an antiperspirant is designed to physically block the release of sweat or perspiration.
    — Sarah Ban, SELF, 3 Aug. 2022

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