Make Waves Reviews 5,588

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the product for its effectiveness, noting that it keeps them fresh and dry all day without irritation or residue. Many appreciate the quality of the product and its components, highlighting the clever design of the cases and the ease of refilling. The subscription service is also frequently mentioned as convenient and efficient, ensuring a continuous supply of the product. However, some customers experienced issues with the product's effectiveness, stating that it did not prevent sweat or odor for them, and in some cases, caused skin reactions. A few reviewers also expressed dissatisfaction with the packaging upon delivery, describing it as flimsy or unpresentable. Additionally, a small number of users found the product left waxy residues on their skin or clothing.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Make Waves deodorant is amazing!! I wanted a natural deodorant that actual works, is kind to your skin and the environment. I've tried a few and they either leave you sweaty and smelling of BO or... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was one of the unlucky ones who suffered burns under my arms from a faulty batch of Mitchum. They were cracked and bleeding and I couldn’t use any deodorant for weeks. I was actually scared to start... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I no longer use or subscribe to KinKind (difficulties with the dispenser quality) or Wild (deodorant not antiperspirant). But Make Waves fulfills all my needs. Easy use dispenser, easy change refill... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I thought I would try Making Waves, and have been using for over a month, I use the antiperspirant and find no sticky residue and it lasts for ages, I have just needed to refill, which is really easy... See more


Company details

  1. Cosmetics Store

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We create design-led products with a purpose that challenge behaviours around sustainability. Sustainability isn’t a handful of people living perfectly. It’s millions of us doing it imperfectly every day. Every swap to a more positive choice makes a difference. That means making more positive choices accessible by offering innovative swaps to new products that support a fulfilled life - made as sustainably as we can and always working hard to improve by listening to you, our community. Sustainability shouldn’t be an exclusive club, it should be inclusive, which is why we have made both natural and antiperspirant deodorants.


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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This really works

This really works. It’s smooth & can be used after shaving, has a pleasant smell, I’ve tried several different scents & they’re all nice. I would recommend

18 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product, was looking for an antiperspirant deodorant with no aluminium for a long time and finally find Make Waves and will stick with them

13 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Antiperspirant doesn’t work :(

I wanted to try make wave’s antiperspirant, because I get sweat patches very easily even when I’m not hot, especially this time of year and summer. The only thing that’s ever worked properly for me is Driclor, but as it has strong chemicals and is uncomfortable after applying so I thought I’d try make waves , but unfortunately it hasn’t stopped or reduced my sweat patches at all. The antiperspirant simply doesn’t do its job sadly.

18 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this product

Love this product already got my daughter and granddaughter to start using it. The smell is lovely and it’s soo soft when going onto your skin

18 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best out there

I have tried so many deodorant refill companies. Make Waves, by far, is the best I have come across. To have the option of both deodorants and antiperspirant, that are kind to the skin, smell amazing and do their job has been revolutionary. I have no notes, this company, it's ethos and the products are 10/10.

1 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this, won't use anything else

Site easy to navigate, subscription model is super flexible depending on how quickly you use the product, or you can just do 1 off orders, great smelling antiperspirant and more importantly it works and has less nasties!

11 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Smells really great

Smells really great, it works okay. I do find that I have to reapply but I am more sweaty than the average person

1 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A long lasting antiperspirant and deodorant

I have now been using Make waves for four months and have no problems. I do like the fragrances very much and also the option of deodorant or anti perspirant. One point I would like to make is -maybe an example of the different fragrances to sample before buying would be good.

17 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

A little disappointed on how it was packed

Only just received this product but rather disappointed with how it arrived! Basically thrown into a large box just a bit of paper inside on its own no packaging just not very presentable. Maybe just me but its nice to receive something thats looks like its been looked .after ! Plus it isn't cheap so was expecting more only just started using it so will be interesting to see if it works

16 April 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Incredible customer service

Incredible customer service, had a few issues but promptly resolved in a friendly manner. Love the antiperspirant, rhubarb and raspberry is a bit strong smelling for me so i'll try a diff scent next time, but its stopped my sweat patches, something that I was getting frustrated with when using Wild. Doesn't irritate my skin and I have very sensitive skin. So I'm very happy. Recommend.

17 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shouldn’t have to chase for an update

Set up a subscription and waited a week and a half and no delivery. I had to chase them for an update only to be told that the product I ordered is out of stock despite it not saying that on the website and it still showing available after being told it’s not. Cancelled straight away. Would like to know how long I would have waited for nothing if I didn’t chase them.

16 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am impressed

I have been using Waves deodorant for just over a month now and I really do like it. I was previously using the brand Fussy but was constantly getting uncomfortable breakouts. I haven’t had this at all with Wave. I prefer that it is antiperspirant, I feel more confident during my busy day as a massage therapist that I am not sweating not smelly! 😂
I also love the texture of this deodorant, it glides on without pulling, like other ones I have tried.

17 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great environmental product!

Made the change for my daughter's to start them on an environmental journey. They both like MW saying it keeps them dry and they like the smells. My one gripe is the refill could last a tad longer. Otherwise a lovely product.

17 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Make waves natural deodorant

Great product at a good price. Good service on subscription . There are a good choice of fragrances to choose from and so far I haven't been disappointed with any of mine.

16 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Its ok.

It's an okay antiperspirant, and seriously, no fragrance at all. I used to use another competitor brand which had a beautiful fragrance but switched to this as it was very waxy with white residues. Make waves; also still is waxy with white residue.

16 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've tried a lot of natural deodorants…

I've tried a lot of natural deodorants without much success. They are either too solid so I have to walk about with the deo under my arm until it softens or I get a painful rash. I even dumped a deo delivery because my hands are too small the press the buttons on either side of the applicator to load the deo and I needed help from a second person. Overall I like Make Waves which is just about perfect. I can have an antiperspirant in the summer and a natural deo in the winter and it's creamy enough to apply. The scent I chose is Sandalwood and Patchouli because all of my smellies have sandalwood and Patchoiuli in them so it's a good match. By way of a constructive criticism I'd like a little cedar in there too.

10 April 2026
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