Here’s a detailed look at Old Spice Antiperspirant & Deodorant, 73 g / 2.6 oz:

Product Overview

• Classic Old Spice antiperspirant stick format, net weight ~73 g (2.6 oz). Widely distributed across fragrances like Classic, Champion, Wolfthorn, Deep Sea, Prestige, etc.
• Designed as a combined antiperspirant + deodorant product with protection typically ranging from 24 to 48 hours depending on variant. Champion is listed at 17% aluminum zirconium (anhydrous) while others run at 15–19% active ingredients.

Ingredients & Formula

Active Ingredient

• Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly, typically around 15–17% (anhydrous) as antiperspirant, depending on edition.

Inactive Ingredients

• Frequent components:
• Cyclopentasiloxane
• Stearyl Alcohol
• Mineral Oil
• PPG‑14 Butyl Ether
• Hydrogenated Castor Oil
• Petrolatum
• Fragrance
• Kaolin & Ozokerite (clays/waxes)
• Corn starch/maltodextrin crosspolymer or talc
• Cyclodextrin (odor binder)
• C20‑40 Pareth‑10
• Behenyl Alcohol
• Occasionally additional emollients like Docosanol or Dimethicone depending on scent/variant.

Usage & Warnings

• Instructions: Apply to underarms only; use a thin layer; external use only.
• Warnings: Do not use on broken or irritated skin. Stop use if rash or irritation occurs. Individuals with kidney disease may need medical advice before use. Keep out of reach of children; misuse or swallowing requires medical attention.

User Reports & Common Concerns

• Skin reactions: Multiple users report itching, redness, burning, even chemical‑burn‑like rashes—sometimes after long-term use or with newer batches.

“It felt like sunburn/road rash” and “worst stinging” were common descriptions.

• Formula changes: Many users believe Old Spice reformulated key ingredients around 2019–2022 (e.g. adding Poloxamine 1307, lowering aluminum levels, removing talc) and report reduced performance and more stickiness or irritation.
• Performance concerns: Some report modern versions (especially blue‑cap deodorant-only sticks) no longer last a full day or feel less potent than older versions

Takeaway Thoughts

• These stick deodorants are built for strong sweat control and long-lasting scent, but rely on aluminum compounds and fragrance—two ingredients that many users are increasingly sensitive to.
• Reported skin irritation and chemical burns, even after prior unproblematic use, suggest caution: a patch test is recommended if you have sensitive skin or have experienced reactions from similar products.
• Many users prefer the white‑cap antiperspirant versions, which tend to offer better performance and fewer irritations vs. the blue deodorant‑only sticks