A low residue antiperspirant and/or deodorant composition in the form of an anhydrous,
surfactant-free and antiseptic alcohol-free suspension exhibiting a syneresis of
less than 8% is disclosed which comprises: (a) a dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer
composition made by reacting a polymethylhydrogensiloxane with an alpha, omega-divinylpolydimethyl
siloxane for which the dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer composition is
used at a concentration of 0.5-10% in cyclomethicone; (b) polyethylene beads having
a density in the range of 0.91-0.98 grams/cm3 and a particle size in
the range of 5-40 microns, wherein the polyethylene beads are used in an amount
of at least 2% by weight based on the total weight of the composition; (c) a volatile
silicone; (d) an emollient or mixture of two or more emollients; and (e) an effective
amount of an antiperspirant active material.