Native reviews and discussion

3.8

67% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Refined, natural-leaning fragrances
  • Gentle, sensitive-skin formulas
  • Smooth, comfortable application
  • Attractive, sustainable packaging
  • Inconsistent odor protection longevity
  • White residue and shirt staining
  • Occasional gritty, sticky texture
  • Body wash sometimes feels drying

Native earns praise for clean ingredients, standout scents (Coconut & Vanilla, Cucumber & Mint, Lilac & White Tea, Citrus & Herbal Musk) and comfortable, non-irritating wear for many, but reviews say performance is inconsistent: the deodorant often fades by midday, struggles in heat/workouts, can leave white residue or shirt stains, and some experience rashes or gritty texture. Reviews of body wash and hair care skew positive for gentle lather and pleasant aromas, though a few find body wash drying and shampoos underwhelming. Overall, Native is a good natural option if you don’t sweat heavily and will reapply; heavy sweaters may need stronger protection.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,493 reviews and posts

  • I have enjoyed the Native products, especially love the fact that it is conveniently sold at Target. With my highly sensitive skin, particularly in my armpits, finding a deodorant that works but also doesn't cause breakouts has always been a challenge. Since using Native deodorant, I haven't experienced a single breakout, even with the fragranced options. I do usually pass on the shower gel. Nothing wrong with it-- it felt good on my skin and made me feel clean, but I have been using Aesop body scrub for years now and it doesn't compete.

  • Great variety of scents, not a strong antiperspirant.

  • This hurt my armpits so much. I developed a really painful rash which has never happened before with deodorant.

  • The only brand of deodorant and toothpaste that I will buy. I’ve been using it exclusively for 3 years

  • It's the only natural deodorant that works for me. I like that they offer the stick in a cardboard container but, it's pricey! It can't be that expensive to make with the ingredients listed. Only dinging a star due to the price. We all want less plastic. Can you make them all cardboard and less money?

  • Native is the only deodorant I have used once I found it! Traditional deodorants make me feel gross, and when I sweat, I feel like it mixes in with the smell, which makes it worse! I used the coconut and vanilla one, and I love how light the smell is. Not only that, but its actually powerful enough to prevent B.O. It is such a game changer for me, and its my absolute, absolute favorite product.

  • I wanted to love the deodorant so badly.....it simply did not last on me! It also stained all of my clothing! I would not recommend.

  • I’m a guy that works as a banker so always smelling good is very important. I also do a lot of outdoor sports and go to the gym . The native products don’t irritate my skin and the deodorant works all day for me sometimes in the gym I can even smell the deodorants still and it’s not something super strongly scented. Just wish they had better scents for actual skin care and moisturizers.

  • Great smells, doesn’t really stop BO

  • I’ve started using their body wash and deodorant, body wash lasts me a long time and smells absolutely amazing as well as the deodorant. The deodorant does get clumpy on me though but not sure if it is like that with everyone.

  • Didn't work as great as advertised in the desert heat. I live in one of the hottest places in America and for that a good deodorant is needed. Native couldn't hold up

  • This review is for Native's deodorant specifically. I bought it on sale as I use antiperspirant but would like to get away from the aluminum that they use. I read that they specifically created the deodorant to compete with antiperspirant, so I thought I would take a chance and check it out. I enjoy the scents I've tried from Native, but I can't say it works much better than any other deodorant. It definitely doesn't compete with antiperspirant that I've used, which was disappointing. I still enjoy the product when I don't need to worry as much, but it doesn't last as well as I'd hoped. It is quite a bit more expensive than other deodorants, so I don't plan to use it regularly.

  • I love the way Native body wash products leave my skin feeling! I also love the smell. Native scents are so amazing!

  • I use the Native Lavendar/Rose deodorant. The scent is heavenly without overwhelming your perfume. I have tried many natural deodorants but they have all come up short in lasting through the day without a refresh. This is the first one that actually works for 2 days, (I found out by accident). There is no staining or white residue and it glides on smoothly. It is more expensive than most deodorants but it last a long time too. Well worth the price! I don't think I will ever need to change to a new deodorant except maybe to try one of the other scents.

  • Loved this deodorant until I heard they got bought out

  • Okay, so to start off I had bought two of these thinking they’d serve me for like half a year. Slowly my right armpit began to develop a bump which was itchy. This only began happening with Native deodorant and when I switched to Dr. Teals, stopped. I had to get a prescription from my doctor to get rid of it. Although the deodorant itself did work, it caused me health issues and it’s just not worth it.

    Brand
  • I love that Native offers aluminum free deodorant, and that I can find it at my local Target. All products I have tried from Native have been great! I’ve found that their deodorant isn’t as long-lasting as other “clean” brands I’ve tried— but I think it’s a great start to reducing chemicals that we put on our bodies every day mindlessly.

  • This brand has great products, especially for the price point. I love their hair products specifically, though i’m not as big a fan of their deodorant. I find it isn’t as long lasting as some, but I love that they use natural ingredients that aren’t harmful to you.

  • Love most of their products but my hair personally does not respond the best to their shampoo. I love that it is clan product and the smell is great.

  • I tried this when I was trying to transition to more natural items but it gave me a bad rash under my arms. I stopped using it and then again to make sure it really was the native deordant and sure enough, it was