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Do antiperspirants leave unsightly white?(deodorants)(Brief article)

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The claim. Some antiperspirants say they won't leave white marks on clothes. Mitchum for Women Smart Solid Powder and Smart Solid Unscented (the men's version) claim "no white residue"; Degree Ultra Clear Pure Powder with Tri Clear claims to be "little black dress approved"; Dove Ultimate Clear Original Clean says it "stays on skin, not on clothes."

The check. We asked men and women to pit (sorry!) each of the above products against another one, from the same brand, that doesn't make the claim. Eight men tested the Mitchum unscented; 12 women tested the others. All the products were unidentifiable. ...

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