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
  • Here’s a hint for you: Use an antiperspirant around your neck to help prevent ring around the collar.
    Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2020
  • The antiperspirant usually lasts for a day, says the IHS.
    Cathy Cassata, Health.com, 9 Nov. 2021
  • 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
  • The spray hits my skin easier than a roll-on antiperspirant, which minimizes stains on shirts.
    Adam Hurly, GQ, 12 June 2017
  • This roll-on, easy-to-use antiperspirant blocks out sweat, minus the irritation, says our tester.
    Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 5 Feb. 2018
  • In 1954, the first roll-on antiperspirant debuted, inspired by the ballpoint pen.
    Cassie Shortsleeve, Popular Mechanics, 10 Dec. 2018
  • It’s as simple as using an antiperspirant like Recipe for Men’s to combat funky smells and underarm sweat in one.
    Adam Hurly, GQ, 17 May 2018
  • And then there's how an antiperspirant affects your clothing.
    Cassie Shortsleeve, Popular Mechanics, 10 Dec. 2018
  • Most of them, as well as other antiperspirants on the market, also contain perfumes and fragrances that act like a deodorant and keep you smelling good as well.
    Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • And then there’s antiperspirants that do a slightly different thing.
    Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2024
  • Whole-body antiperspirants, on the other hand, contain aluminum compounds designed to block sweat glands.
    Sara Novak, Scientific American, 10 June 2024
  • 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
  • Antiperspirants for the feet, like Neat Feat, function differently from foot powders, in that they're designed to stop sweat rather than just absorbing it the way that powders do.
    Jolie Kerr, Esquire, 23 June 2017
  • Plugging your armpit pores with antiperspirant, then, won’t affect your ability to cool down: There are plenty of other escape routes on your skin.
    WIRED, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Some companies make a product that is both an antiperspirant and a deodorant.
    Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Odor & Sweat Control is an antiperspirant with aluminum that offers 24-hour odor and sweat protection.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • First, a quick reminder that deodorant and antiperspirant are, in fact, different things.
    Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Experts ask a large group of people to use the antiperspirant for several days to weeks, then ask them to report back on their overall opinion or specific attributes of the product.
    Cassie Shortsleeve, Popular Mechanics, 20 Dec. 2018
  • An example of that is the studies that have shown that for some people, the use of antiperspirant can lead to an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria, causing an odor.
    Essence, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Here are the best clinical strength deodorants and antiperspirants, according to our test.
    Rachael Schultz, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • On the other hand, an antiperspirant is designed to physically block the release of sweat or perspiration.
    Sarah Ban, SELF, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Aluminum is only used in antiperspirants, but not in deodorants.
    Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2023
  • For a little more coverage, roll on some antiperspirant in your most sensitive areas.
    Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2018
  • For a little more coverage, roll on some antiperspirant in your most sensitive areas.
    Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 3 July 2017
  • The difference between antiperspirant and deodorant is that the former prevents you from sweating, while the latter only tackles body odor.
    Sarah Wu, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2018
  • Finally, Odor & Enhanced Sweat Control is a strong antiperspirant that tackles odor and sweat with aluminum and allantoin.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022

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