Excessive waxing, shaving, or any tension in the pit area can cause darkness, ingrown hairs, burns, etc. But the Kosas deodorant is formulated with a host of AHAs to brighten and exfoliate, as well as hyaluronic acid to keep the skin smooth and hydrated. Plus, it comes with a clean, fresh scent.
Key notes: Jasmine, sandalwood, vanilla
Size: 2.4 fl oz
Sephora rating: 3.9/5 stars
An ELLE editor says: “My days of shaving are long behind me, but the dark, burned armpits from years of dull razors and too-harsh depilatory creams are evidence that I have a lot of correcting to do. What seemed like a long journey to clearer, brighter ’pits actually had a very short turnaround time, thanks to this deodorant. The AHAs help exfoliate dead skin and address hyperpigmentation without further irritating the skin. I’ve tried all of Kosas deodorant formulas, and this is the one I love the most.”—Nerisha Penrose, beauty commerce editor