Bare Bar Ranked #1 in Geeky Gorevan’s ‘Manly’ UK Natural Deodorant Review
If you’re thinking about switching to natural deodorant, you probably have one main question: does it actually work?
Packaging and ingredients matter, but you also want to feel confident that your deodorant can handle your daily routine.
John Gorevan, the reviewer behind Geeky Gorevan, has been testing natural deodorants. Bare Bar currently leads his comparison with an overall score of 10/10. Read his deodorant review here.
It’s a result we’re proud to share, especially with anyone who’s been curious about trying our deodorant.
What the Review Tested
John's comparison covers:
- Scent
- Feel on the skin
- Effectiveness
- Price
- Scent variety
- Marketing and branding
- Customer service
These are useful things to consider before changing something you use every morning. You want a scent you enjoy, a comfortable application and a product that earns its place in your bathroom.
Bare Bar’s Results
Here’s how John scored Bare Bar:
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Category |
Score |
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Overall |
10/10 |
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Scent |
10/10 |
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Feel on the skin |
10/10 |
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Effectiveness |
10/10 |
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Price |
6/10 |
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Scent variety |
9/10 |
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Marketing and branding |
9/10 |
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Customer service |
10/10 |
View the full scoring and comments.
For us, effectiveness and comfort belong together. Deodorant should be something you can apply and get on with your day.
Odour Protection Through a Busy Day
Testing Woodsman natural deodorant for men, John reported no body odour at 11.30pm after applying it at 9am, with work and a weights workout in between. He also said he barely noticed it on his skin. Read his experience.
That’s one person’s experience, and everyone’s routine is different. But it gives anyone considering the switch a practical account of how the product performed during an ordinary, active day.
When choosing your next ‘manly’ deodorant, think about what you need from it. How it feels under your arms matters just as much as how it smells when you first open it.
Natural Ingredients With a Purpose
Our deodorant formula brings together ingredients including:
- Magnesium hydroxide
- Zinc ricinoleate
- Tapioca starch
- Arrowroot powder
- Shea butter
- Argan oil
- Essential oils for fragrance
We formulate without aluminium salts or bicarbonate of soda. You can check the complete ingredients and fragrance allergens on each product page, including our Molten Lather deodorant refill.
Knowing what’s in your deodorant helps you make a more informed choice, especially if there are particular ingredients you prefer to avoid.
Our range also gives you a choice of scents, including Woodsman, Fresh Cut Pine, Molten Lather, Spring Mountain, Bay Rum and Amber Ale. You can explore them in our natural deodorant collection.
Choosing a daily product should feel personal. The scent you enjoy wearing is part of that.
Strong Customer Service Also Noticed
John praised the friendly, helpful response to his order questions. Read his customer service comments.
Buying from a small business should come with a personal experience. Whether you’re choosing your first scent or working out which refill you need, we want asking a question to feel straightforward.
The experience of buying and using Bare Bar matters to us from the first order onwards.
An Alternative to Aerosol Deodorant
If you’ve always used a spray, switching to a refillable stick changes how you apply and replace your deodorant.
Our system uses a reusable metal applicator with a twist-up mechanism. You apply the product directly to your underarms, then replace the cartridge when it runs out. The applicator stays with you for the next refill.
Both the applicator and refill are plastic-free. You can see how the system works in our Deodorant Starter Kit.
There’s also a useful distinction to understand before switching: deodorant controls odour, while antiperspirant reduces sweating. An aerosol is a delivery format, so check whether your current spray is a deodorant or an antiperspirant.
Bare Bar is a deodorant. If you’re moving from an antiperspirant, you should still expect to sweat. Our guide to deodorant and antiperspirant explains the difference.
For someone looking for an aluminium-salt-free formula, direct application and a case they can keep refilling, it’s a practical option.
Read the Full Review
The comparison is ongoing and includes affiliate links.
Read John’s full natural deodorant for men review on Geeky Gorevan.
We encourage you to read the full breakdown, including the comments behind the scores. A review is most useful when you can understand what mattered to the person using the product and decide how that relates to your own priorities.
Explore Bare Bar Natural Deodorant for Men
If you’re ready to try it, our starter kit includes one reusable metal applicator and one deodorant refill in your chosen scent.
Once you’ve finished that refill, you can order another cartridge and continue using the same applicator.
Explore the Bare Bar Deodorant Starter Kit.
Already have your applicator? Browse our deodorant refills.
Final Thoughts
We want choosing Bare Bar to feel like an informed decision. Understanding the ingredients, knowing how the refill system works and reading someone’s experience can all help you decide whether it suits your routine.
If you’ve already made the switch, thank you for supporting our small business and sharing your experiences with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bare Bar deodorant an antiperspirant?
Bare Bar is formulated to help control body odour. It doesn’t contain the aluminium salts used in antiperspirants to reduce sweating.
Do I need a new applicator with every refill?
No you keep the same applicator and replace the deodorant cartridge when it’s finished. It is made with strong aluminium parts, ZERO PLASTIC, so it is strong and robust compared to others.
What do I need to get started?
Our starter kit contains the metal applicator and one refill. Choose your preferred scent when ordering.
Where can I check the ingredients?
Each deodorant refill has an ingredients section on its product page. Check the specific scent you’re considering, as the fragrance ingredients vary.
