SALT & STONE reviews and discussion

4.3

83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Elevated, gender-neutral fragrances
  • Chic, minimalist packaging
  • Comfortable, non-greasy body oil
  • Spa-like body wash experience
  • Inconsistent deodorant longevity
  • Occasional white residue transfer
  • Bulky, fragile deodorant packaging
  • Thick, cast-prone sunscreen formulas

SALT & STONE earns polarized reviews: many say the brand is good—its natural deodorants and body care often work for everyday wear and smell exceptional—while others report inconsistent deodorant efficacy over time and scent longevity issues. Reviews praise elevated, gender-neutral fragrances like Santal & Vetiver, Bergamot & Hinoki, and Black Rose & Oud, plus chic packaging; drawbacks include white marks or foaming from deodorant, occasional irritation (baking soda), bulky or fragile packaging, and some sunscreens feeling thick or leaving a cast.

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233 reviews and posts

  • My boyfriend bought the bergamot and hinoki deodorant and body mist and WOW he smells so good. High-quality products and long-lasting smells too. I really want to buy from this store myself once I run out of my current deodorant!

  • Salt and Stone aluminum free deodorant is some of the best "natural" deodorant I've tried. The scent is great and it lasts a long time. It is on the pricey side, but in terms of effectiveness, I can't complain!

  • I tried the santal deodorant I saw everyone RAVING about on TikTok. As with most high-quality natural deodorants, it worked for a few weeks, until my underarms' microbiome outsmarted the deo. At that point, it just became a nice-smelling accessory for less-sweaty days.

  • I went in store to Sephora to smell some of the different Salt & Stone scents and I was captivated by Black Rose and Oud. I purchased the hair and body mist about 2 months ago and I have already used over half of it, which is an attestment to how much I enjoy it! I love trying new fragrances and have quite the collection, but I find myself often reaching for this one! I will definitely try other fragrances from this brand, as well as the body care.

  • The only deodorant I use. I love the Bergamot & Hinoki scent so much. I live with a partner who is scent sensitive and we both find their products so appealing.

  • To be fair, I have only bought and used the deodorant so cant speak to the other products. I have tried many clean deos out there and have to say I had higher hopes for this brand. I also think that when it comes to cleaner brands it's very dependent on body chemistry so for whatever reason, this didn't perform well for me. It staryss off great then by mid- day (normal acitivty) I have caught myself smelling less than desirable. the scent profile was lovely, it just didnt last. I wish I bought the travel size to start off with.

  • I love the scent and packaging. It makes me happy to know that I'm wearing deodorant that is good for my skin as well. Sometimes it does leave a residue on my clothing and that can be a bit of a bummer - especially when Im wearing a black tank top. Otherwise, I really like the product!!

  • Continuing on my quest to find great skin care products for Men, I started looking at body wash. My criteria for a good body wash is fairly straightforward...does it make my skin feel good (ie are they using ingredients that are scientifically proven to be good for your skin AND does my skin feel good after I use), does it smell nice (subjective, but I'm open to lots of scents), and is it reasonably priced (again, subjective, but I'm not about to spend $50 on body wash every month). Salt and Stone checks all of the boxes for me. It's got the right ingredients, my skin feels great after each use, it smells lovely, and at about $30 per bottle, it doesn't totally break the bank and even feels like a reasonable splurge. My only complaint, which others have pointed out, is that the smell of the Salt and Stone body wash doesn't persist for very long. It smells AMAZING in the shower and right after, but within an hour, it's pretty much completely gone. I'm using the Santal and Vetiver, which is a nice Sandalwood forward smell. A little sweet, a little spicy, and could easily be for a man or woman. If the smell lasted longer, this would be a 5/5, but even without that, this is still a very solid option.

  • I used their deodorant for about a year, it's nice and has a very soft scent but it leaves a white cast behind, so I will not repurchase it.

  • I wanted to like their deodorant however it didn’t do anything for me. The scent was incredible but the efficacy was not there. I’m a sucker for good packaging so will I try other products from them? Absolutely.

  • I have now tried the Salt and Stone deodorant after seeing it talked about all over Tiktok. I love the chic packaging, and the formula is really effective for a natural deodorant. Keeps my underarms dry and smelling fresh. I got the new Rose and Oud scent. It is the perfect balance of feminine and masculine, with that oud toning down the sweetness of the rose.

  • Their deodorant gel smells great and I love that the sensitive formula doesn’t have coconut oil, which I’m allergic to. The only thing I don’t like is that it foams up a bit when I first put it on, like soap in my armpit.

  • I ordered the Salt & Stone Natural Deodorant in Santal. I love the packaging. It’s heavy and feels expensive. The scent is beautiful, not too fragrant, but enough to mask sweat. My issue was that the packing leaked the essential oils out the space where you twist the component up. I had to keep a cotton round under it, so it didn’t get all over the surface of my dresser. Also because of this- if you get any on your clothes during wear, there is an oil residue near the arm pits. It does come out when you wash, but it’s very frustrating. For the price point I think there are better options out there. However, if this issue gets resolved I do like this product for the luxury.

  • I carried these products in my store in their early days and I loved the deodorant and mint lip balm.

  • The scents are amazing, without a doubt, and the packaging is fantastic. However, it simply doesn’t work. I’ve never in my life used a deodorant that worked so poorly, even among natural deodorants. I would kill to get a version of their santal scent that actually remotely works, but I won’t hold my breath (even though I might need to if you’re using this deodorant)

  • this deodorant did not owkr for me. I tried the sandlewood and it was horrible i reaked within 2 hours. i would not recommend it even though its clean and smells incredible. they need to work on the formulation

  • While I like the nourishing ingredients, I found it ineffective overall (and I'm used to using natural deodorants). And I didn't like the use of thick plastic.

  • I’m using the Bergamot & Honoki body soap and I’m so obsessed I’ve started buying the refills. The scent is beautiful, the texture of the soap feels rich, and the lather helps the product get everything nice and clean!

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  • I really love this brand. Their packaging is as elegant as some of the pricier brands, but at a lower price point. The scents are really beautiful as well. I am pretty obsessed with the Bergamont + Hinoki scent. I normally never re-order candles - opting for variety, but I loved theirs so much I've already ordered it 3 times.

  • Their deoderant truly smells like perfume and works. 10/10