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Dove Beauty Advanced Care Cool Essentials 72-Hour Women's Antiperspirant & Deodorant - 2.6oz/2pk
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Highlights
- CARES & PROTECTS: Dove Advanced Care Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Stick is the kind-to-skin antiperspirant deodorant for beautifully soft, resilient underarms
- LONG-LASTING PROTECTION: Antiperspirant deodorant with 72 hour odor control and all-day sweat protection
- CARING FORMULA: Antiperspirant featuring innovative Pro Ceramide Technology
- REPLENISHES SKIN: Antiperspirant deodorant stick that helps skin barrier repair and improve after shaving
- FRESH FRAGRANCE: Antiperspirant deodorant with a juicy pear and crisp cucumber scent
- KIND TO SKIN: PETA Approved Vegan, alcohol-free antiperspirant deodorant
Description
Meet Dove Advanced Care Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick, which works to help your skin barrier repair after shaving with every use, delivering soft, resilient underarms with every use If you love a fresh scented deodorant, try the juicy pear and crisp cucumber in this antiperspirant deodorant, to energize and uplift your senses throughout the day. When it comes to creating a self-care routine, your underarms deserve exceptional skin care. Dove Advanced Care antiperspirant deodorant range features innovative Pro Ceramide Technology that boosts ceramide levels in your skin, which are essential for maintaining a strong skin barrier. This increase of ceramides helps your skin barrier repair and recover after shaving (especially as shaving can actually reduce ceramide levels in your skin). Using this kind-to-skin antiperspirant deodorant stick means underarms can benefit from better skin care and some well-deserved TLC, without letting any shaving worries get in the way. Did you know that when you shave, ⅓ of what you remove is skin? Cue Dove Advanced Care Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick, infused with Pro Ceramide Technology to strengthen your skin barrier and help it recover from shaving symptoms, like dryness and redness. This antiperspirant deodorant provide 72 hour odor control and all-day underarm sweat protection by quickly drying on your skin when you need it the most. Get ready to shave, apply antiperspirant deodorant and start the day with touchably soft skin. Hold one arm above your head and use the other to apply your antiperspirant deodorant, gliding it on in light circles. Repeat under the other arm. Remember to wait a few minutes before applying your antiperspirant deodorant stick after shaving* – the formula works best on cool, dry skin. Don’t just reserve your antiperspirant deodorant stick for the daytime – you can apply it before you go to bed, too. Sleeping with antiperspirant on means the nourishing formula has more time to set and protect your underarms, so you can wake up feeling refreshed and uplifted. Globally, Dove does not test on animals and is PETA Approved, and this antiperspirant deodorant stick is PETA Approved Vegan. *Do not use on broken skin
Scent: Fruit, Cucumber
Health Facts: Paraben-Free, Dye-Free, Fluoride-Free, Sulfate-Free
Product Form: Invisible Solid
Primary Active Ingredient: Aluminum Zirconium
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free, Not Tested on Animals
Package Quantity: 2
Recommended Skin Type: Normal
Net weight: 5.2 Ounces
Features: Moisturizing
TCIN: 21461695
UPC: 079400535764
Item Number (DPCI): 049-01-1012
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Active ingredients
aluminum sesquichlorohydrate' '12.8%
Purpose
AntiperspirantUses
• reduces underarm wetness • 72 hour protectionDirections
Directions • Apply to underarms only • Turn dial to raise product • Apply a thin layer to underarms • Replace cap • To ensure product appears clear on skin, do not overapplyOther information
Wrap - Plastic - Not Currently Recycled, Stick - Plastic - Check Local Recycling, Dove is a registered trademark, how2recycle.info, *Not recycled in all communities, ©Unilever, PETA Approved Vegan Test Free / Cruelty Free - Global Animal Test Policy, Check Locally*, Empty & Replace CapInactive ingredients
inactive ingredients: cyclopentasiloxane, stearyl alcohol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, ppg-14 butyl ether, hydrogenated castor oil, glycine, peg-8, calcium chloride, fragrance, dimethicone, polyethylene, silica, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, steareth-100, stearic acid, bht, alpha-isomethyl ionone, benzyl alcohol, citral, citronellol, coumarin, geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxycitronellal, limonene, linalool' '
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.22 inches length x 2.6 inches width x 5.87 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.54 pounds
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Until about June 2025, this product had more than 3K 5 star reviews here on the Target site. Many thousands more had faithfully purchased, trusted, and recommended this product for the last 20 years. Why did you change your formula?
submitted by Jess - 5 months ago
A: We're sorry to learn that you're no longer happy with our Advanced Care Cool Essentials Antiperspirant & Deodorant! Consumer feedback is really important to us, and we'd like to learn more - please email our team directly at consumer.services@unilever.com and share ref ID: 51961784, so we can ask you some questions. We hope to hear from you soon.
submitted byDoveExpert - 5 months agoBrand expert
Q: Will this leave white residue on my clothes
submitted by lauranne - 10 months ago
A: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by our Advanced Care Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick. Your satisfaction is our priority. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at consumer.services@unilever.com with your contact details and the ref id: 50350362 so we can address your concerns promptly.
submitted byDoveExpert - 10 months agoBrand expert
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The Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick is praised for its pleasant scent, smooth application, and long-lasting protection. Many guests appreciate its gentle formula, which is suitable for sensitive skin. However, some have experienced issues with the new formula, including rashes and white residue on clothes. Despite these concerns, the product remains a favorite for its effectiveness and variety of scents.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.6 out of 5 stars with 3295 reviews
effectiveness: 4.48 out of 5
long lasting: 4.4 out of 5
quality: 4.38 out of 5
scent: 4.48 out of 5
value: 4.45 out of 5
76% would recommend
56 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
7 January, 2026
Awful new smell
So it looks like it’s not just me that noticed a change! I’ve used this deodorant for many years and can no longer use it. The smell is very strong, almost like a cleaner. My daughter tried it and I can’t even stand the smell on her, so I tossed it. Need to find a new deodorant now.
1 out of 5 stars
4 January, 2026
originally posted on dove.com
Poor
Terrible, headache inducing fragrance. Why change such a great product? The new formula's ingredients are not good. Would you please continue making the 48hr, effective, nicely scented product you used to sell?
1 out of 5 stars
30 December, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Why is color orange?
Why is color orange and smell is off? And you still have a picture of a cucumber? Awful!!!
1 out of 5 stars
28 December, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
A wonderful product is now slimy and useless
Ugg. This is now just a useless horrible product. It doesn't keep me dry, it doesn't keep from being stinky. It's slimy putting it on. The smell is gross. Which I would endure if it still worked but *SIGH* my favorite deodorant ever is gone. Why oh why oh why did the company change a brilliant product to one that is junk. I have to find a replacement, so if they ever change it back how will I know? I really hate this.
2 out of 5 stars
23 December, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
New smell
Why did you change the smell? I hate it now. It's so strong and perfumey. Now I have to search for another deodorant!
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
6 December, 2025Verified purchase
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I bought these again for like the 5th time but something about these changed. They’re a bit more dry. They don’t smell that good anymore. The scent used to be amazing! I used to love these. But wouldn’t buy again!
3 out of 5 stars
17 November, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Does not work as well
I don't mind the fragrance, but it isn't as effective as it used to be. Please bring back the old formula!
1 out of 5 stars
8 November, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Hate the new smell
This used to be my favorite but the new smell is strong and unpleasant. Hoping to find a scent free option. Extremely disappointed.
1 out of 5 stars
29 October, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Hate the new scent
I have used this scent for at least a decade. The new scent is so strong and weird! It burns my nose all day long and gives me migraines. Very sad that I bought 2 4-packs Please switch back!
1 out of 5 stars
28 October, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
New fragrance is awful and overpowering!
I bought a 4 pack of this because I have always loved it. It smells so overpowering like baby powder it actually makes my nauseous.
1 out of 5 stars
20 October, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Bring back the 48 hr one
I've been using. This deodorant scent since I can remember, I typically get the 48 hr one until recently when that wasn't an option so I was forced to get the 72 hour one and wish I hadn't. This new formula doesn't work as well as the last one and after using it for some time have noticed that it leaves a powder residue on my clothes. I had a 48 hr one left and used that for a week to compare and sure enough it wasn't an issue. I wish I didn't have to switch but this might finally have me changing brands, which I'm sad about because this has been my scent for many years. I wish they would have kept the 48 hr as an option
1 out of 5 stars
8 October, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Reaction to new formula
The new formula is horrible and gave me such a bad reaction of burning, itching, bumps, rash, and peeling. I had been using this deodorant and scent for years and the new formula went on slicker/wetter and I was in so much pain it’s still unbearable days later. I think I will be switching all of my Dove products for fear of reactions like this now. It’s unfortunate since I have sensitive skin and this always worked for me and the smell used to amazing as well. STAY FAR AWAY, DO NOT BUY
1 out of 5 stars
29 September, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Disappointed
I used this for years, but now it doesn’t keep me smelling fresh even 8 hours. And I’m not fond of the smell
1 out of 5 stars
25 September, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Not good anymore
The new formula is awful. The smell is sharp. No better word to describe it. It used to be fresh but now it is very chemical smelling. The new formula is causing my armpits to be itchy. The old one was smooth and hydrating. After many years of using Dove I am going to need to switch.
1 out of 5 stars
23 September, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Formula change
I've used this deodorant for at least 10 years!!!! Recently it made me break out in a horrible rash. Why change the formula?!? If it ain't broke..... I now have to go on a search for a new deodorant.
1 out of 5 stars
19 September, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Won’t but again
Loved this for years. The new stick I just bought leave my armpits sticky. It also has a very unpleasant smell. The cucumber smell was very soft and fresh, the new stick is very strong and overpowering. I can smell myself all day and it’s not good. I’m very dissatisfied with the new formula and will unfortunately need to find a new brand to replace Dove.
5 out of 5 stars
18 September, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
So soft!
Love how soft this feels on my skin. Glides on so smoothly
1 out of 5 stars
16 September, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
New formula is so bad
The one with aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex was great! I’ve been using it for years. But I just got two new sticks that smelled so sharp and awful from the get go. The new active ingredient seems to be “aluminum sesquichlorohydrate.” It is SO bad. The bottles look the same except for the active ingredients. I can’t use the new ones. I smell so awful that I can’t stand myself.
1 out of 5 stars
13 September, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
An Unfortunate Reformulation
I've used the cucumber Dove deodorant for over 15 years, and purchased a new stick this afternoon. What a disappointment! This new fragrance isn't anywhere as pleasant as the previous scent, and even worse, it is EXTREMELY loud and overbearing. It is very powdery and sharp. Nothing like the tried and true Cool Essentials I've used for years. I loved the old formula for so long because of how soft and inoffensive it is. This is very disappointing and I hope Dove returns the Cool Essentials/Cucumber deodorant to its former formulation.
1 out of 5 stars
12 September, 2025
originally posted on dove.com
Formula change is terrible
The new formula smells terrible. I thought it was a bad batch because it smells like bug spray. I am so disappointed that you changed ingredients. I have been using this for years and will now have to find a new brand.