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Does Secret deodorant have PFAS?

The verdict
Secret deodorant averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Secret deodorant products graded as of October 2026, level with the 75 out of 100 median for the 53 other deodorant brands graded alongside it.
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Secret deodorant averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 8 of the 8 we graded are worth buying. That is above 49% of the deodorant brands we grade.

PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.

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  • organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Water-based spray propellant with argan oil and glycerin
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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  • Starch-based or talc-based solid antiperspirant; no water-repellent or durable coating disclosed
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4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Secret Aluminum Free Deodorant

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Aluminum Free Deodorant

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • glycerin, talc, or starch base; propylene glycol; no disclosed coatings
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Talc contamination with asbestos. If formulation includes talc, sourcing and processing quality determine…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Gel base (glycerin, resin), talc-free mineral powders, aluminum zirconium compounds
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Aluminum zirconium systemic absorption. Aluminum zirconium is approved for cosmetic use and does not cross…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Secret Antiperspirant/Deodorant Invisible Solid

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Antiperspirant/Deodorant Invisible Solid

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Wax and starch blend (typical antiperspirant solid)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Secret Invisible Solid contains fragrance blend (not fully disclosed per…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Secret Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant

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Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant

75ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Clear gel antiperspirant base
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Aluminum in antiperspirant salts. Aluminum zirconium complexes are the stated active ingredient. Long-term…

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  • Stick composite (wax, starch, fragrance base)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Fragrance allergens and contact sensitization. Secret Outlast lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient…

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Aluminum-based antiperspirant compound with silica, fragrance
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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100ExcellentPFAS grade
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