To be fair, the smell IS amazing but as many others have noted, this deodorant gave me a NASTY underarm rash. I would definitely avoid this. I'm in my 40's and have never had an issue like this before with other brands.
Excellent odor protection even for smelly teens. Nice fresh smell and not irritating on skin. Works well even for fussier growing children wearing synthetic uniforms all day. The roll on is easier to manage for them too.
I purchased the Forest Fresh deodorant. Every time I used it, it hurts my throat and nose. It also showers me and the room in fine white dust (I'm assuming its aluminium chlorohydrate). The fragrance is nice but overpowering. After reading all these reviews I've discontinued my use as I don't want a sore throat or skin rashes.
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This product needs to be removed from the shelf it is not safe, my partner use has developed a severe reaction after using it. She has never had any previous skin condtioin or underlying health issues this product is dangerous!!!
Unbearable burning and itching breakout – I have never experienced a side effect from an underarm product. It smelt great, and it was on sale, so I thought I’d give it a try. Now I know why it was so cheap. I will not be buying this brand ever again. I’ve been up for two nights with burning, itching skin.
Extreme and pain and itchiness for days after using this deodorant – Both my daughter and I bought this Norsca deodorant and both have experienced extreme pain and itchiness under our arms for days. The fact that this product is still on the shelves and with so many others having bad reactions is unbelievable. This needs to go further!
DO NOT USE – DO NOT USE. I bought the saltbush and rosewater ones and straight away they gave me really bad rashes. It felt like my armpits were on fire and they were so itchy for days. Now my wife has used them and it’s done the exact same thing to her
Positive reviews
Have always loved Norsca in the classic forest fresh scent. Lovely after a shower before bed and to start the day smelling fresh. Recently tried the Vanilla bean Whip scent and it's absolutely scrumptious! Not sure why so many others are claiming rashes from it. I have hyper sensitive skin and have never experienced rashes or discomfort after using it. Maybe dont use ANY spray deodorant right after shaving your armpits?
Gotta love my NORSCA FOREST FRESH 48 HOURS just lovely after a warm shower a quick burst underneath the armpits and im fresh for few hours ive always loved Norsca and used this product for years i stock up when on sale i truly miss the Norsca soap please bring it back.
Amazing – AMAZING. I swear by this product. Will only use this deodorant. Have used so many other deodorants that have not worked and my body odour was always so intense. This is the only one that has stopped me from smelling and lasts so long. I love this product. Feel like I can't live without it!!
Negative reviews
1 star for a beautiful smell - saltbush norsca deodorant gave me horrible rash under my arm. has to be toxic and first time thought it was a top i wore and then quickly realised it was the deodorant. did a bit of a google review cause I've never had painful rashes under my arms and photos of others are consistent with what i experienced. such a shame as the smell is divine.
An outstanding rash experience!! – If you’re tired of unblemished, undamaged skin that’s without a burn or rash - then this product is for you! You too can be uncomfortable and ripped off. Don’t wait - get yours now!
never buy it again – worst product, very cheap made. Can leaked overnight and didnt get to use more than a spray. I wish I saw the reviews before purchasing this useless half price product at coles.
Recent reviews
Worst Deodorant on the market – If I could give a zero I would. Extreme itchiness and burning from using this deodorant. The spray nozzle doesn’t work and jams up after 1 use and after using it for only a few days I ended up with layers of skin shedding F off from underneath my arms that lead to weeping cracks and dry skin splitting. This is a dangerous product and I don’t normally have sensitive skin so beware.
Sore, Itchy, Red Rash from this product :( – Unfortunately I have broken out in a rash after using the Finger Lime and Gardenia Norsca fragrance Anti-Perspirant. It is so sore, itchy and red under my armpits :( Switching back to my usual brand :(
Nice smell - if only you could spray it on... spray button design is CRAP! – Even though I want to use this product, I can't. I have finger arthritis, and this deodorant tin design is the worst... even my sister who doesn't have finger arthritis struggled to make this spray work. Absolutely crap design!! Really - you should test these product designs before releasing to public!!
Try anything but these products – DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY!! I thought I would try the Norsca Australian saltbush and coconut which smells beautiful but after the second use developed a nasty red, itchy rash. Not just on my underarms where it’s been sprayed.. I have red welts all over and I’ve never been so itchy in my life. Will be going back to my natural deodorants and steering… Read more
clear of any other norsca products in future. I didn’t realise how many people have had reactions from this product over the years and nothing has been done about it.
Love the spray, hate the consistently breaking trigger! – I love the coconut and salt bush it's a really nice soft smell and the spray isn't heavy leaving lots of particles in the air like many other brands. My only issue is the functionality, the trigger/button on every can I have ever purchased breaks extremely easily! I am not the only one who has experienced this in my household either, it makes it… Read more
near impossible to use having to try to hold on the broken trigger onto the can nib to spray. For the price they charge they should heavily invest on better manufacturing
Reaction – I got a terrible rash after using Norsca Forest Green it's red and burns. Won't be buying this again. I've used it for years so they must of changed the formula
Itchy painful rash – Like many others who have used this product, after a couple of days my skin broke out into a red and itchy rash that still hasn’t gone away after a couple days without using the product. Just posting so others with sensitive skin don’t have to go through the same thing.
Excruciating pain!!! Stay away from Norsca! – I have just submitted a complaint through the following URL and included a link to these reviews: https://www.norsca.com.au/contact-us I'm in excruciating pain. My armpits have become severely inflamed, with painful red blisters. I'm also experiencing a reaction around my neck and the lower part of my face, likely from the spray settling there.… Read more
I've never had an allergic reaction before—this is the first time. Please stay away from Norsca products at all costs!!
Horror pain and rash for weeks – Adverse reaction! Beware do not use the Norsca products, I purchased a several of the scents and initially thought I was allergic to the scent in one can only to move to another scent after a month and realise that it's whatever chemicals they are using for the overall product. I had to spend $100 on a doctor visit and then $20 on prescription… Read more
cream to get my rash to a point that it was manageable and I could eventually sleep. I just googled the product to see all these reviews as I have never had any allergies or reactions to anything in my life and could not understand what was happening to me. I am surprised that companies can get away with causing this sort of physical pain, and that if the TGA does not step in to say that it is illegal to cause this sort of pain and suffering from a product, I think there need to be a class action on this matter if the TGA does not step in.
Lovely smell but too aggressive on the skin – I love the smell of the Australian saltbush and coconut and it seems to work but it irritates my skin to the point that for using it one day I have rushes for a week after and I don’t have sensitive skin. It gets super itchy and gives me dermatitis patches. I tried two times but I had to stop using it. Very sad.
Causes red armpit rash – I noticed a rash on my armpits the other day. I thought it was strange, but put it down to fake tan. I put some cream on and it went away. I used the deodorant today and noticed the rash came back shortly after. I haven’t used anything else. Did a quick google search to find many others have had the same experience. Not sure why it’s still being sold. Straight in the bin.
Caused a horrendous painful rash – WARNING - DON’T buy this product!!! I’d give it zero stars if I could, it’s a horrendous product. Saltbush scented aerosol deodorant. I developed an absolutely awful rash after a few days of using it. My Dr thought it was a fungal rash so gave me a cream for it and I stopped using the deodorant while it healed. Once the rash had cleared I started… Read more
using it again and a rash even worse popped up 2 hours later which was SO painful. I had a shower which soothed it but it’s caused me a lot of pain and embarrassment over the past few months. I now know the deodorant is the cause and it’s gone in the bin. I’m even wondering if the product is contaminated with something, as I used it about a year ago without any problems.
DO NOT TRY – I have always been able to chose any deodorant off the shelf & have never had a problem - this has caused my skin to be soo irritated and has caused severe reactions, I am now on steroid creams to heal it. The smell is absolutely amazing but that means nothing when you are in this much discomfort.
Use with caution! – Caused severe rash like nothing I’ve seen before, first reaction to any deodorant in my life at 64, stopped and retried to be certain, second reaction was worse more severe than first!
Strong irritation – Loved the smell. But on using it developed an itchy sore rash in my armpits which lasted a week! A couple of weeks later tried again, same thing happened. Would not recommend this to anyone.
Rash on neck – I will not suggest anyone to buy this product, it does smell good but now I’m suffering from a bad rash on the neck and itchy. Already been few days , still on tablets Never again!
Terrible product – How’s this product still being sold? I purchased the saltbush and coconut scent and developed a red itchy rash under my arms. Searched online to see if anyone else experienced the same thing and was astounded. It should be pulled from the shelves.
Itchy Rash – I got an itchy rash about two days after using this. I stopped then used it again six weeks later in case it was something else that had given me the rash (I don't have sensitive skin). Two days later the same rash. Came online and read these reviews. What could possibly be in this stuff?
Terrible discomfort for days – Caused irritation under my armpits for days and extremely itchy skin. Will never buy this brand again. Total waste of money threw it in the rubbish bin . Red rash for 2wks.
Excellent now Sad – Have used Norsca pine for so many years, have had many people ask what I was using as I smelt so nice. Loved it, until this year. About the same time as they changed the can design, I started get a dry rash, red, itchy and my underarms became very waxy to feel. Had a very hard time cleansing this waxy feel away. Had to use a exfoliate gloves with… Read more
liquid soap to remove. Started using a different brand to see if it was the deodorant and yes it was. So disappointed to find this out. My only brand that I loved I could not use anymore. What have they done. Don't know but I'm one very disappointed customer.
Useless spray lids. Weak break – I like the product. But those spray lids are useless on all of these product range. I would not recommend. Best one was green bottle. Forest. Don't waste money as lids on these are useless.
Do not buy this product!! – Do not buy!!!! Bought Rosewater and Australian Thyme botanicals anti-perspirant last week on special and thought would give it a go.....what a bad mistake!! Gave me a rash under armpits from 3 days of using!! Have never had a reaction to anti perspiration before and will never buy norsca again!!! I don't know what's in it but it's bad!! Also… Read more
only sprayed it 3 times and bottle is practically empty!! Very bad product and should be pulled from shelves after reading all the reviews with everyone having same reaction!! Wish I had read reviews before buying!!
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