#$%^&*AU2015202610A120151217.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to physically stable, silicone-free, antiperspirant compositions that are effective for 72 hours and comprise an oil absorbent selected 5 from the group consisting of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, tapioca starch, and polymethylsilsesquioxane silica an anti-perspirant an ether compound and at least one surface active agent having a mean HLB value from about 5 to about 12.