Frequently Asked Questions
About Real Ones
Q: What is Real Ones?
A: Real Ones is a UK natural fragrance and personal care brand creating 100% natural perfumes, aftershaves, and deodorants made without synthetic fragrance, alcohol, parabens, or phthalates.
Q: What makes Real Ones different from mainstream fragrance brands?
A: Most mainstream perfumes and deodorants use synthetic fragrance and harsh chemicals. Real Ones products are made with natural oils and simple ingredients designed for people looking for a more natural alternative.
Q: Where is Real Ones based?
A: Real Ones is a UK-based natural fragrance and deodorant brand.
Q: What products does Real Ones sell?
A: Real Ones creates natural perfumes, natural aftershaves, natural deodorants, and fragrance tester sets.
Natural Perfume FAQs
Q: Are Real Ones perfumes 100% natural?
A: Yes. Real Ones perfumes are made using natural oils and ingredients without synthetic fragrance or alcohol.
Q: Do your perfumes contain synthetic fragrance?
A: No. Real Ones perfumes are made without synthetic fragrance.
Q: Are your perfumes alcohol-free?
A: Yes. All Real Ones perfumes are alcohol-free and oil-based.
Q: What is oil-based perfume?
A: Oil-based perfume uses nourishing carrier oils instead of alcohol. Many people prefer oil-based perfume because it sits closer to the skin and does not dry it out like alcohol-based sprays.
Q: Why choose natural perfume instead of regular perfume?
A: Many people choose natural perfume because they want to avoid synthetic fragrance, alcohol, parabens, and phthalates commonly found in mainstream perfumes.
Q: Do natural perfumes last long?
A: Natural perfumes usually sit closer to the skin than synthetic perfumes. Longevity depends on skin type, ingredients, and environment, but oil-based perfumes often last well because oils evaporate more slowly than alcohol.
Q: Are Real Ones perfumes suitable for sensitive skin?
A: Many people with sensitive skin prefer alcohol-free, natural perfumes because they avoid harsh synthetic ingredients. However, always patch test first, especially if sensitive to essential oils.
Q: What scents do Real Ones perfumes have?
A: Our perfumes include floral, warm, earthy, oceanic, and masculine scent profiles using essential oils and botanical ingredients.
Q: Are your perfumes unisex?
A: Some scents are feminine, some masculine, and some unisex. We focus more on natural scent experience than strict gender categories.
Q: What is the best natural perfume in the UK?
A: The best natural perfume depends on personal preference, ingredients, and scent profile. Real Ones focuses on clean ingredients, alcohol-free formulas, and natural essential oil blends.
Natural Deodorant FAQs
Q: Does Real Ones deodorant contain aluminium?
A: No. Real Ones deodorants are aluminium-free.
Q: What is the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?
A: Deodorant helps reduce body odour, while antiperspirant blocks sweat using aluminium compounds. Real Ones deodorants are designed to support freshness without blocking sweat.
Q: Do natural deodorants actually work?
A: A well-made natural deodorant can help manage odour using ingredients like essential oils, magnesium, arrowroot powder, and natural antibacterial ingredients.
Q: Why switch to natural deodorant?
A: Many people switch to natural deodorant because they want to avoid aluminium, synthetic fragrance, parabens, and other ingredients commonly found in conventional deodorants.
Q: Is Real Ones deodorant suitable for sensitive skin?
A: Our deodorants are made with simple ingredients and without synthetic fragrance. However, always patch test first if you have sensitive skin.
Q: Do your deodorants leave white marks?
A: Our formulas are designed to absorb well into the skin, though application amount and clothing type can affect residue.
Q: Are your deodorants gender-neutral?
A: Yes. We offer natural scents suitable for both men and women.
Ingredients & Safety
Q: What ingredients does Real Ones avoid?
A: Real Ones products are made without synthetic fragrance, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, and aluminium.
Q: Do your products contain parabens?
A: No.
Q: Do your products contain phthalates?
A: No.
Q: Do your products contain synthetic fragrance?
A: No.
Q: Are your products vegan?
A: Some products may contain ingredients like beeswax. Please check individual product descriptions for full ingredient details.
Q: Are your products cruelty-free?
A: Yes. Real Ones products are not tested on animals.
Q: Are your ingredients natural?
A: We focus on natural oils, botanical extracts, essential oils, and simple ingredient formulations.
Q: Can I see the ingredient list before buying?
A: Yes. Each product page includes a full ingredient list.
Orders & Shipping
Q: Do you ship across the UK?
A: Yes. We ship across the UK.
Q: Do you offer international shipping?
A: Shipping options depend on destination and availability at checkout.
Q: How long does delivery take?
A: Delivery times depend on location and shipping method selected at checkout.
Q: Can I return a product?
A: Please see our returns policy page for full details.
Q: Do you offer perfume tester sets?
A: Yes. Real Ones offers tester and discovery sets so customers can try multiple scents before purchasing a full-size product.
Brand & Lifestyle
Q: Why did Real Ones start?
A: Real Ones was created for people looking for natural, honest alternatives to conventional fragrance and personal care products.
Q: What does “non-toxic fragrance” mean?
A: People often use the term “non-toxic fragrance” to describe products made without synthetic fragrance chemicals, parabens, phthalates, and harsh additives.
Q: What is clean fragrance?
A: Clean fragrance generally refers to perfumes made with more transparent ingredients and without certain synthetic chemicals commonly used in mainstream fragrance products.
Q: Why do people avoid synthetic fragrance?
A: Some people prefer to reduce exposure to synthetic fragrance because fragrance formulas are often undisclosed blends of many different chemicals.
Q: What is the best natural deodorant in the UK?
A: The best natural deodorant depends on ingredients, scent preference, skin sensitivity, and performance. Real Ones focuses on natural ingredients and long-lasting freshness without aluminium or synthetic fragrance.