HiBAR deodorant, goodbye stink and plastic

I finally found a plastic-free deodorant that actually works! In fact, it works better than any other deodorant I've tried, and I say this as a "fragrant" person. I was ready to be disappointed again, since all the plastic-free options I've tried have missed the mark. Some came in clunky cardboard tubes that were hard to use and didn't hold the deodorant in place. The formulas were either too soft or too hard, leaving greasy or chalky residue in the armpits of my shirts. I really wanted to like a container-free deodorant bar, but it smelled terrible: I used it one night after showering and while reading in bed I kept getting a whiff of what I thought was cat pee. No thanks, I'd rather smell like my stinky self than a litter box.

When the time came for another try, I took a chance on HiBAR. I'll admit I was apprehensive about the cardboard tube, but it's sturdy and does its job without causing aggravation. The Bergamot + Cedar scent is light and not overbearing, and at the end of the day I don't stink and neither do my shirts. A post-puberty first! Now I don't need to wash my shirts after each wear, extending their life and reducing my water consumption.

I realize that everyone's body chemistry is different, so what works for me might not work for you. But if you've been searching for a plastic-free deodorant, I 100% recommend giving HiBAR a try.

• 100% compostable and plastic free

• All-natural ingredients

• Paraben free, aluminum free, sulfate free, phthalate free, cruelty free

• Available in three scents (Fresh Rain + Cucumber, Bergamot + Cedar, Lavender + Jasmine) plus an unscented sensitive formula that's baking soda-free

• MSRP: $12.50 (purchase directly from HiBAR or find products at select grocery stores and other online retailers)

Product images from the HiBAR website