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The Deodorant Balm SC.05 Columbia Road

1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
0.17 oz / 5 ml
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1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
0.17 oz / 5 ml
0.17 oz / 5 ml
0.17 oz / 5 ml
0.17 oz / 5 ml
0.17 oz / 5 ml
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The Deodorant Balm SC.05 Columbia Road

The Deodorant Balm SC.05 Columbia Road

A multi-award winning deodorant, infused with DEO-BARRIER COMPLEX™ for professional grade protection that lasts all day.

Regular price $29
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The Deodorant Balm SC.05 Columbia Road

1.76 fl oz / 50 ml
$29
  • Overview
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Highlights

Suitable for

All skin types.

Why we stand behind it

Tested and perfected on stage in London’s West End and on Broadway, AKT's revolutionary, aluminum-salts free formula transforms from a luxurious, skin-nourishing balm into a dry, invisible powder: actively protecting, deodorizing, and absorbing perspiration to keep you feeling dry and confident – without breaking character. Ever.

Aluminium metal (which is used in AKT packaging) is not the same as aluminum chlorohydrate, a salt commonly found in antiperspirants.
AKT states that their “aluminum metal does not disintegrate or dissolve into the formula and chemically react to turn into the salt- meaning, the packaging doesn't affect the product”

Key ingredients

DEO-BARRIER COMPLEX™: AKT’s proprietary blend of natural plant and mineral powders, which rest invisibly on the skin to absorb odors and natural perspiration – without blocking your sweat glands.

CALENDULA OIL: Calms and soothes irritated skin, known to help with reducing redness and inflammation caused by razor burn.

SHEA BUTTER: Highly moisturising to soften and smooth the skin. Beneficial for dry and damaged skin due to its high content of vitamins and fatty acids.

this product meets

The Credo Clean Standard™

Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.

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This product is

Cruelty Free

Sustainable Packaging

Vegan

Gluten Free

Alcohol Free

Soy Free

Paraben Free

What is an undertone?

An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:

Pink/Cool

I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.

Neutral

I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.

Yellow/Warm

I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.

Find your shade match

Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.

Usage

Pierce the seal using The Assistant (sold separately) or a pen. Squeeze a small amount of The Deodorant Balm on your finger or The Applicator and massage onto freshly cleansed skin – underarms, forehead, feet or chest – anywhere you need effective, all day protection.

For the travel size: Break off the nozzle and use it as a plug to reseal. Squeeze a pea-sized amount on your finger or The Applicator and massage onto clean skin – underarms, forehead, chest – anywhere you need effective, all day protection.

Pro-tip

Use your fingers or The Applicator to massage into the skin to encourage lymphatic drainage and micro-circulation around your underarms, chest and neck.

Full ingredient list
Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Magnesium Oxide, Diatomaceous Earth, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum (Fragrance)**, Glyceryl Behenate, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes*, Tocopherol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone*, Hexamethylindanopyran*, Juniperus Virginiana Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Coumarin*, Linalool*, Benzyl Salicylate*, Limonene*, Hydroxycitronellal*, Pinene*, Beta-Caryophyllene*, Citral*, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil* *Naturally occurring allergens **Made with essential oils and fragrance compounds at safe inclusion levels, compliant to global IFRA standards
Fragrance

AT FIRST: Zesty lemon, cut stems, cold skies AND THEN: Iris, violet leaf, warm hands on a coffee cup FINALLY: Amber, tonka bean. A perfect Sunday

Radical Fragrance transparency

Credo believes in your right-to-know.

US law does not require fragrance transparency. Credo requires all brands to categorize the fragrance in each product and encourages full ingredient disclosure.

This fragrance is comprised of:

essential oils

certified organic fragrance

natural fragrance

naturally-derived fragrance

synthetic fragrance

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How to recycle your empties

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AKT

In 2015, Ed Currie and Andy Coxon met performing in a show in London’s West End - the “British Broadway”. Their grueling schedule was intensely physical; eight shows a week, dancing under hot lights, a dressing room five flights away from the stage — and no lift. That’s not to mention the rehearsals, classes, and training during the day.

Mainstream deodorants just weren’t cutting it.

Antiperspirants stained their clothes, didn’t stop the sweat, and made them smell like teenage boys. Natural deodorants left them smelling like B.O after only a few hours. So they decided to create one themselves.

The Deodorant Balm is packaged in aluminum tubes (including the cap!) ideal for their durability, portability, and recyclability.

AKT is designed with efficacy, strong environmental ethics, and premium fragrances at its forefront. Tried, tested and approved by London's West End performers, The Deodorant Balm is a premium, natural deodorant that is truly... BORN TO PERFORM.

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Overall rating: 4.7484756 / 5 from 656 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Deodorant Balm SC.05 Columbia Road is a multi-award winning product praised for its long-lasting protection, pleasant fragrance, and gentle effect on the skin. Customers appreciate its effectiveness, natural feel, and eco-friendly packaging.

Summary topics

  • Fragrance: 48%
  • Skin Compatibility: 3%
  • Product Form: 5%
  • Natural Feel: 5%
  • Eco-friendly Packaging: 4%

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Review highlights

  • "Lasts ages, smells amazing and my skin feels so much better from using it."Anonymous
  • "I am very pleased with the product, feels great on skin and the subtle scent and delicate feeling on skin lasts all day."Anonymous
  • "Other brands also had that distinctive hippy smell whilst SC05 smells like Parma violet sweets, lovely feminine smell."Anonymous

Reviews

Still sweat, and soooo small

"I suffer from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) so I’m a tough critic. While this doesn’t work at all for my sweating I at least don’t smell worse when using it, as most other natural deodorants make me actually smell worse. My one star review has to do with the fact that the size (0. 17 fl oz) is a complete joke. I had no idea it was going to be this small, and feel like it’s a complete rip off for the price . Will never be purchasing this deodorant brand again."

Mac (1/5)

Beautiful fragrance

"Already love this product and normally buy the unscented. Wanted to see how my skin would respond to a fragranced one. It is beautiful and I haven’t noticed a reaction, so we’ll see!"

Tara H. (5/5)

Great for the winter! BUT

"Its so perfect for winter. Lasts over 24 hours for me. BUT 2 issues. 1, it does leave white marks on tight tops that are dark. 2, it turns to water in the summer. as in, if i really sweat, hot summer day sweat, it turns to liquid and i have to wipe it away, so i keep it for cooler days."

Zeynep M. (3/5)

love!

"a gorgeous, clean scent that smells fresh and not cloyingly sweet. love this brand and product!"

Molly H. (5/5)

It works!

"The best deodorant. It works well while also letting you sweat which is healthy. The first natural deodorant that has lived up to its promise and no rashes either! Win win"

Mindi D. (5/5)

Great! Just what I wanted :)

"Smells amazing! I hated the white streaks from regular deodorant and love intentionally rubbing in a cream on my arms. It's perfect. The lid is a bit small and weird - would be nice if it could stand on its own and be easier to take off by having more to hold on to-but besides that it's great!."

lexi u. (5/5)

Packaging could use some work

"I really like this deodorant and it works amazing. My only issue is that the container broke and I have to keep it in a plastic bag. It gets pretty messy. I don’t know if this was my mistake or the packaging."

Lauren (4/5)

great!

"smells amazing and works!"

Jeni P. (5/5)

Stop the presses. This is THE deodorant

"This is the last stop to finding effective deodorants. this one doesn’t stain my clothes, I don’t have to reapply multiple times a day. I just need it once and I can still smell the product on me even hours after."

Lillian a. (5/5)

love it!

"It is easy to apply and holds up really well even during this unexpected heat wave we are experiencing here. I would buy it again."

FIONA J. (5/5)

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