Stable and efficacious soft solid product

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% and comprising:

• (a) 45-60% of a volatile silicone;
• (b) 5-15% of an emollient as a single emollient or a mixture of emollients;
• (c) 0.5-6% (on a solids basis) of a dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer made by reacting a polymethylhydrogensiloxane with an alpha, omega-divinylpolydimethyl siloxane;
• (d) 0.1-20% of an antiperspirant active based on an anhydrous, buffer-free basis;
• (e) 2-8% of polyethylene beads having a particle size in the range of 5-40 microns and a density in the range of 0.91-0.98 g/cm3;
• (f) 0-5% antimicrobial agent;
• and
• (g) 0-5% fragrance;
• wherein all percents are in percents by weight based on the total weight of the composition unless otherwise indicated and wherein the composition is subjected to a homogenizing process after the ingredients are combined.