This Deodorant Kept Me Fresh After a Week of Workouts — And No Showers (2024)

The smell is arguably the most important of the senses. Living in New York City, scents are everywhere — some good and some absolutely terrible. From sweaty subway rides to stinky trash, I am often overwhelmed by the smells around me. One of my biggest fears is being one of the many scents wafting through the air, so of course, I avoid being smelly at every cost. That said, I also am currently on a very strict workout regimen — yes, I am a victim of the TikTok winter arc propaganda — so that means I am often working out early in the morning before work and getting sweaty.

Although I am outing myself in 4K for my employers, I am not good at being swift after the gym. If I work out, shower, and get dressed, I would arrive at work later than I like to. After a good workout, there's nothing better than the feeling of a shower and getting freshened up before heading straight to work — my absolute favorite way to start my morning. But for those who don't have the luxury of time between the gym and the office, finding a deodorant that can keep you feeling clean and fresh through both is absolutely vital.

As someone who hates reliving the days of secondary school when you had P.E. during the first period and then had to go to all your other classes the rest of the day, I wanted to know if there could be a product to save me on days where I am at the gym or a workout class and have to rush to work right after, without having to feel gross for the remainder of the day — so I put Doc & Glo's deodorant to the test by not showering after my workout sessions for a whole week.

For those who aren't familiar, Doc & Glo is a newer beauty brand by tennis star Sloane Stephens. Stephens created Doc & Glo to empower others and create products that balance care and performance for people with dynamic lives. As someone with a very dynamic life, I felt this was a great first trial run for my active, jam-packed life. The deodorant is an all-natural, aluminum-free formula that combines odor protection with skin care benefits. It felt smooth on my skin and dried pretty quickly.

I must admit I haven't always been a fan of roll-on deodorant. My grandma used it often, and I would try to use it as well, but as someone with an aversion to cold liquids on my armpits, it would never be my first choice. But when on the go, the feeling was a bit more bearable. If you have texture struggles, using it after a workout when your body is a bit more warmed makes it easier.

Doc & Glo is free from parabens and synthetic fragrances, which is ideal. I don't need my deodorant to smell like vanilla and fruit. I just need it to make me smell fresh. The fragrance isn't overpowering, which is a major plus — it's the kind of scent that lingers just enough to keep you smelling fresh without competing with your perfume or cologne. The twist-up frame of the product is convenient, easy to apply, and pretty compact, making it perfect to throw in any bag you're carrying.

I spent most of my week doing my regular gym workouts that usually run anywhere from 45 to 75 minutes long. I often leave pretty sweaty. Luckily, during those five days, I never smelt anything distressing while at the office. I even asked a few friends, and they couldn't smell anything remotely alarming, which is a good sign that the product is strong enough to keep you solidly fresh all day.

Nothing beats a shower, and if I have time, I wouldn't normally skip it after a workout because I hate the sticky feeling you can have, but the use of my Honey Pot wipes, the Doc & Glo body mist, and the Doc & Glo deodorant had me feeling brand new. The Doc & Glo products do a great job of keeping moisture in check without making me feel sticky. They don't leave a chalky residue either, which is a big deal for those who are like me and hate clumpy underarms. (Pro tip: If you want to test both products, you can get a bundle for $32 and save $8.)

Overall, I will be using Doc & Glo on my busy days — and even when I do have time to shower for added protection. Will I be going a full week without showering before work after a sweaty workout again? Probably not, but that is why we're here. To test out the things that might come up in your busy life so you're ready to do so without being worried about how you'll smell after!