Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant compositions which comprise from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of solubilized antiperspirant active (e.g., aluminum containing materials or aluminum-zirconium containing materials), and from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of a liquid polyol having at least 2 hydroxyl groups, liquid polyol having adjacent hydroxy-substituted carbon atoms at the &agr; and &bgr; positions of the liquid polyol but not more than 4 adjacent hydroxy-substituted carbon atoms in the liquid polyol, wherein the liquid polyol conforms to the formula: wherein R is an amide, ester, alkyl, ether or silicone and contains at least 3 adjacent atoms selected from the group consisting of carbon, non-hydroxy oxygen, nitrogen, silicone and combinations thereof, and wherein the liquid polyol has a C log P value of from about −4.0 to about 2.0. These antiperspirant compositions and corresponding methods of application provide improved antiperspirant efficacy, cosmetics, and mildness.