Kobe Bryant's line of unisex body products was developed with feedback from pro athlete testers like James Harden - here's how it stacks up for non-athletes like me

Art of Sport Antiperspirant

Art of Sport Antiperspirant in Compete scent, available on Amazon, $8.95

I was most eager to try the deodorants and antiperspirants because they used matcha, something I thought was only good for fancy desserts. In addition to matcha, it uses arrowroot to help with moisture wicking. I went with antiperspirant first because I usually prefer them over normal deodorant.

The first thing I do before I try on any deodorant is to smell it because I wouldn't want to walk with an unpleasant or overbearing scent on me. My first and longest lasting impression of the deodorant is how good it smells. This antiperspirant, in particular, uses the Compete smell, which is described as an energizing rush with citrus and green pear. Amazon lists this as a men's deodorant, but Art of Sport is unisex and could very well be worn by anyone of any gender.

I had great results using it, with the scent lasting all day long and my arms staying dry. It was my favorite scent of the three I tried. While the antiperspirant doesn't include parabens, alcohol, petrolatum, oil, or talc, it does include aluminum. If that's a deal breaker for you, opt for the deodorant, which is free of aluminum.

Art of Sport Deodorant

Art of Sport Deodorant in Rise Scent, available on Amazon, $8.95

Much like the antiperspirant, the deodorant uses also uses matcha and arrowroot as its key ingredients. However, the biggest difference is that the deodorant doesn't have aluminum.

One of my biggest pet peeves with clear or gel-like deodorants is that they usually leave stains once they dry, but after putting it on, I was pleased to find out that stays clear. I didn't have big white marks under my arms after applying it.

I really like that the deodorant is motion activated. While I was able to smell it on me all day long, I was able to smell it a lot more when I was active in the gym, compared to sitting at my desk or walking around the office at work. The Rise scent, which is described as clean and crisp with notes of cedar and vanilla, could also very well be worn by a woman.

I also tried the Challenge scent, which is described as a sporty musk with sandalwood and basil. Sporty musk might sound like a masculine smell, but the basil gives a fresh and earthy natural scent.

Art of Sport 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash

Art of Sport 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash in Compete scent, $8.95

I like using two-in-one body washes when I need a quick but effective cleaning — and Art of Sport is my new favorite. Featuring aloe vera, tea tree oil, and roseroot, it does a great job at keeping my skin and hair moisturized. Although I have plenty of soaps and shampoos that are also great at moisturizing to choose from (I've tested a lot of products), I keep finding myself reaching for this one when I'm in the shower. The smell is that good. And since it's only $8.95, it won't cost me a fortune to get more once I run out.

Art of Sport Activated Charcoal Body Bar

Art of Sport Body Bar Soap in Compete scent (2 Pack), available on Amazon, $8.50

The Art of Sport Body Bar Soap is perfect for anyone who is looking for a deeper clean or simply prefers bar soap over body washes. The most notable ingredient in the bar soap is activated charcoal, which works to deep clean the surface of your skin and inside of your pores. Activate charcoal is used in a lot of grooming and skincare products because it is known as a "detoxifying" ingredient. In real terms, that's because it has a strong negative charge, which allows it to attract and bind to excess oil and bacteria (which has a positive charge) on your skin.

Since activated charcoal strips away excess oil, I've experienced dry skin with other activated charcoal products. Fortunately, that wasn't the case with the Art of Sport Body Bar. It also shea butter and tea tree oil to replace moisture lost, so my skin wasn't excessively dry after showering.

Art of Sport Skin Armor Sunscreen SPF 50

Art of Sport Skin Armor Sunscreen, available on Amazon, $13.95

Since my skin doesn't get visibly burnt, I almost never wear sunscreen — and it's probably because most of them are pasty, greasy, and uncomfortable to wear. I understand that sunscreen does more than just prevent sunburns, so I gave Art of Sport's Skin Armour a try.

What I like best about it is that it's not heavy and oily. Once you rub it into your skin, it's like it's not even there. It's also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, so if you're involved in water sports or just having a relaxing day poolside, you won't have to keep reapplying it every 20 minutes.

Again, I've never experienced sunburn, so I can't personally speak on its effectiveness in that regard, but with an SPF 50 rating, it should be more than enough to protect you from uncomfortable burns. At $13.95, it's the most expensive items Art of Sport sells, and that's still pretty affordable.