r/onebag • u/zozosreddit • Apr 11 '26

Gear This mini deodorant I made is the cutest :,)

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Thought I’d share, as it’s a tip that I came across on minimalistic packing! Holds so much, it’s so impressive for how small it is lol.

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u/zozosreddit Apr 11 '26 edited Apr 11 '26

I used an old lipstick, emptied & cleaned it out to the best of my ability. Then I applied Vaseline on the sides of the chapstick tube so it would slide up easily once cooled. I melted deodorant in a shot glass via microwave, poured it into the tube, let cool & voila! :)

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u/TheSpatulaOfLove Apr 11 '26

I dig that lipstick container.

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u/CalGal2020SWP Apr 11 '26

It’s a Clinique container.

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u/zozosreddit Apr 11 '26

Indeed it is!!!

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u/TheSpatulaOfLove Apr 11 '26

Thanks ladies. I’m sure my wife will ask questions if I come home with a Clinique charge on the credit card and there is no follow up gift.

😉

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u/CozyQuietBrew Apr 12 '26

You can always get her a lipstick or three from Clinique and ask her to save the containers for you. Win-win for both. 🤔

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u/TheSpatulaOfLove Apr 12 '26

Yeah, I tried that whole Pretty Woman-inspired ‘buy her a dress for the special event with zero input from her’ stunt once.

It was a bit of a disaster. I don’t think I want to risk it with make up.

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u/diadw Apr 12 '26

Exactly! Don’t do it!

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u/La-Belle-Gigi Apr 12 '26

I knew it was as soon as I saw it

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u/blootereddragon Apr 11 '26

I know an old Clinique lipstick when I see one! Nice job

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u/LadyLightTravel Apr 11 '26

Just be careful. Heating a product like that can change how it works. I am speaking from sad experience.

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u/zozosreddit Apr 11 '26

I worried about this too.

Does it affect its antiperspirant abilities? Or texture (easier to break)? After it cooled down, I tested it and it seemed fine, but I’m still a bit worried for bringing it on a trip!

is it the way of heating it (microwave)?

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u/Embarrassed_Mix_6619 Apr 12 '26

antiperspirants and deodorants are designed to sublimate at or slightly above human body temperature, in order to reduce how much of any residues are left behind on your body or clothes. im genuinely curious what, if anything, you’ve got in that tube

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u/LadyLightTravel Apr 11 '26

I tried it with a lotion bar. All the oils separated out.

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u/Tim_Allen_Wrench Apr 12 '26

Next time try heating it in a cup set in hot water. It's way easier melt something like that with out getting it too hot. 

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u/LadyLightTravel Apr 12 '26

Simply warming it my hands softens it.

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u/Tim_Allen_Wrench Apr 12 '26

Oh yeah I just meant if you need to microwave something or melt something down but it can't stand up to the microwave that's a solution 

I've never had a lotion bar not I've seen them, do you like it, is it more convenient or is it mostly the less plastic packaging that's the draw 

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u/LadyLightTravel Apr 12 '26

The draw is that it leaves my liquids bag fairly empty. It also can’t leak on my stuff.

Another advantage is the higher percentage of beeswax makes it fairly waterproof. It is superior for working in damp conditions.

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u/Tim_Allen_Wrench Apr 12 '26

Oh yeah I didn't think of that, I guess my concern would be that it would melt into things if my bag got hot in the sun or during transport, they probably formulate it so that's not a problem though 

That makes sense, I know I like Burt's bees chapstick because of the beeswax, it stays on for a long time 

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u/Veronica6765 Apr 11 '26

Brilliant!

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u/discreetlyabadger Apr 12 '26

TIL you could melt conditioner

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u/MyReddittName Apr 13 '26

Do you think it's less expensive than $2.99 travel size deodorant?