Native reviews and discussion

3.8

67% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Sophisticated, natural-leaning fragrances
  • Clean, cruelty-free formulations
  • Comfortable, smooth application
  • Non-stripping, lathery body washes
  • Inconsistent odor protection
  • White residue and staining
  • Gritty, sticky deodorant texture
  • Can cause underarm irritation

Native earns praise in reviews for clean ingredients, refined scents (Coconut & Vanilla, Eucalyptus & Mint, Lilac & White Tea) and comfortable, non-irritating wear for many, but effectiveness is inconsistent: several reviewers report odor breakthrough, frequent reapplication, staining, and texture issues. Reviews note body wash and haircare smell fresh and lather well, while deodorant can underperform in heat or workouts and sometimes causes rashes or gritty residue.

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2,493 reviews and posts

  • Finally a natural deodorant that actually works!! It lasts all day even through a full day of work, exercise, and stress!

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    It can be a little messy so just make sure to allow time to dry before getting dressed!

  • I like that the product is trying to be earth friendly etc but it has some harmful ingredients in it. It also doesn't really work when I start sweating. I smell worse than I did before the deodorant.

  • Man here -- i LOVE Native! I've previously used old spice and this is by far so much better. No more stains, weird chemicals or messy containers. I've tried many different scents, but my favorite is Charcoal. It's a little on the pricier side, but definitely worth the cost.

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    What i love the most is that if you get some residue on your clothing, it easily comes off in the wash since there's no adding garbage in the formulas. Wait a couple days of wearing no deodorant before using this brand. Let whatever toxins leave your body and then try out Native.

  • Pleasantly surprised by the deodorant coconut and vanilla. Goes on like a gel without feeling sticky. No stains on even my darkest shirts. The smell is very fragrant and gave me a boost of confidence through out the day. Wearing this I had no problem showing my pits off.

  • Not my fave didn’t have lasting effects

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    Tried for over 6 months and nothing worked.

  • It's sad to see yet another eco friendly brand fail so, so hard at the one simple thing they're designed to do. If you want to smell like a week-long dead trucker after only doing 10 mins of intermediate yoga, then this is the brand for you! However if you care /at all/ about your personal hygiene, stay far away from this mess.

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    What could have been better? Maybe making the product /work/ for one. The simple fact that the bodywash leaves less than no trace behind after rinsing, causing you to smell like a borscht pot the same day you shower, convinces me that this is doing /nothing/ at all for the odor causing bacteria itself.

  • I liked this brand. It came in a variety of different scents. I need just a bit more antiperspirant than this offers but I sweat more than most. I give these as stocking staffers or add to all natural product gift baskets and they are a big hit.

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    The product didn't work as well as I would have liked, but to be fair, I perspire more than most people. I like to clean scent of alm of them. It worked to help prevent odor.

  • It’s a learning curve switching to all natural. But let me tell you, if you switch in the winter and after you apply rub in with your hand it works so much better. I love this brand bc it really is so clean and I love the hair products as well

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    I wish it wasn’t in plastic

  • Love native products! I use their toothpaste, deodorant, and body wash. Love the lilac and white tea scent!

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    It is rather pricey and there are not a lot of promos so try to get the products from say target that dose have money back gift cards.

  • So far I have only tried a few of their deodorants and although I loved their packaging, these deodorants do not work. I was so disappointed using them and they not working after 1-2 hours. I understand the brand is built on being “natural” but some chemicals are needed to actually do the job. ESPECIALLY in summer

  • Their shampoo is amazing , but their deodorant does nothing except have a fun smell which is sad.

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    Make the deodorant actually work.

  • I have used this product for about 1 year. It has a great texture and a long lasting natural fragrance.

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    I only wish it could help block perspiration.

  • I love how accessible this product is and the variety of scents. Easy to pick up at a drugstore or Target near you, and for being aluminum-free, it feels fresh and easy.

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    3-stars primarily because it gets very crumbly once applied, and all my clothes ended up with white streaks.

  • I love Native! The scents are amazing and it doesn’t irritate my skin.

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    i’d love to see them in more scents!

  • Literally the best deoderant of all time. Clean and actually works.

  • Pros; easily dispensable product, great scents, eco friendly packaging (recycled plastic & paper), and the ingredients are free of harmful chemicals. I did feel like this product went on smoothly and also settled nicely, which I feel is hard to find with natural products like Native because they don't dry down and are left feeling sticky. Cons; this product makes me smell worse after continued use! I feel like the first week was great, and then after it starts to make my BO smell worse.

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    I think a re-formulation would be helpful to fix whatever is going on with the reactions in this product. The scents are lovely but that doesn't really matter if you start smelling funky when you use it!

  • I’m a super sweater and the formula from Native was just not strong enough to contain my body odor! Super cute packaging and lightweight on the skin but overall doesn’t get the job done for someone like me.

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    Formula needs some work.

  • Native is my go to brand for deodorant and body wash! I use the coconut & vanilla deodorant on a daily basis, which has a long-lasting scent. I also buy the mini versions to take with me in my handbags/workbags- they are the perfect size and cheap enough that I have one for each of my bags. The body wash is also fantastic- I use the subscription from the website so I save a couple bucks and I get a new bottle delivered once a month!

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    Wish more scents were available in store- a lot of the fun/limited edition options sound wonderful but I can only find them online and would love to be able to buy them in person/not have to pay shipping.

  • My son at about the age of 5 started to have body odor. I didn’t want to use the regular deodorant from the store because of all the added chemicals so I searched for something more natural. I found Native before it actually started being sold in the stores locally and decided to try for him. I bought the lavender rose for myself and the eucalyptus mint for him. Although it smelled good it did not cover the scent he would get unfortunately. It actually seemed to create a different small altogether that was not pleasant. I know everyone’s body chemistry is different but I did not purchase again.

  • LOVE this brand, what they stand for and their products. The deodorant works wonders for me and leaves me feeling smelling nice and refreshed.

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    Having the deodorant a bit smoother, I feel like its too rough on my armpit sometimes.