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

  • I've used natural deodorant for over a decade and, thus far, Native is my favorite brand. I love their plastic-free packaging and fragrances. Also, the fact that they have a scent-free version for people with sensitive skin is lovely.

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    I'd love it if all of Native's deodorants came in plastic-free packaging.

  • While the product smells great and does the job of a deodorant, it's unfortunately staining my lighter color shirts (white, baby blue etc.) a brownish/yellowish color in the armpit area. I haven't had this problem with other natural deodorants and because the white color is very visable on darker colored shirts, I have stopped purchasing from Native. But if that doesn't bother you and you enjoy their wonderful scents and products that do the job you expect from them, then you would like their product.

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    Make deodorant that doesn't stain lighter color shirts (white, baby blue etc.) a brownish/yellowish color in the armpit area.

  • I love the scents of native. My favourite are the charcoal and the sweet peach and nectar. They work for maybe 2 hours at most on me. I find that I have to keep reapplying numerous times a day to keep me fresh smelling.

  • I have purchased and tested the sensitive deodorant in various scents as well as Native’s shower gels. I love all the exciting smells and the overall texture of the deodorant which, in my opinion is thinner than some other similar brands (only comparing to this kind of texture). Overall, I think they are creative and do the job well. My only complaint is the lasting, I find myself needed to renew after 7 hours or so.

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    It would have my five stars if the staying power could be longer.

  • I LOVE Native deodorants. It takes a couple days for your skin to get used to the active ingredients in it (mild rash/irritation) but trust me it's WORTH IT. I started it in 2020 when I wanted to get away from aluminum deodorants and finally had the opportunity to detox without anyone to smell it (except my roommates, sorry guys!) and I've been using it ever since. It's perfect. The scents are amazing, especially the limited editions. They've been through the ringer and it's the best natural deo on the market. Can't say enough good things about it!

  • It had a good texture and love the idea behind the brand but it just covered odor and not very well by the end of the day. Great smells though!

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    Stronger anti-odor

  • Scents were nice but didn’t last

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    Provide more of a deodorant effect

  • A roommate of mine had the White Lilac body wash and I would ask her to sniff it because it smelt heavenly. I finally bought it this week and I couldn’t be happier.

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    I love the smell but wish it lasted longer!

  • I’ve tried Native a few times, but have never had a great experience with their deodorant. It doesn’t last long and it’s expensive.

  • Good body washes and deodorants, but slightly overpriced.

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    Better packaging (feels slightly cheap)

  • Absolutely love native products. As someone with sensitive skin I always look for products that won’t irritate my skin but also have good quality ingredients. Native delivers every time!

  • I use Native regularly. It works for a day at home or in the office. During workouts, I find it wears out quickly.

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    Better lasting power.

  • I love Native's body wash. All the scents are subtle, but leave me feeling really clean. It also leaves just enough of a scent that it is noticeable. The soap is very reasonably priced. The bottle I had lasted me awhile and that's with using it every day.

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    I am not a huge fan of Native's deodarants. I've tried them several times, but I always end up smelling after an hour in the heat. They aren't very long-lasting.

  • I had a lot of irritation right after shaving and it felt super cakey. I really wanted to love this product because of the smells, but caused a lot of irritation and also insane yellow stains on white or lite colored shirts.

  • I like that the brand is trying to be sustainable, but they are not sustainable enough. I use their cardboard deodorant and bought it because of the sustainable packaging, but I have recently stopped buying their products because they started packaging in plastic materials (shampoo, conditioner, some deodorants).

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    Sustainable packaging. Stop greenwashing.

  • I know this may sound weird but the scent that I bought (Cotton and Lily) mixed really well with my skin and helped keep me smelling clean without being heavy on bad ingredients

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    The plastic packaging was a lot but I have heard they are switching over to non- plastic so thats better. The deodorant is also more expensive than most other deodorants.

  • The scents are nice but the deodorant didn’t work for me.

  • It had a pleasant fragrance and applied evenly. The packaging is clean and simple.

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    The strength of the deodorant wasn’t that great. I bought it to use during pregnancy and I was looking for something natural. I found it wasn’t strong enough to last the day

  • The idea of a natural deodorant is always a great one especially with as many good scents as Native has. Unfortunately I could only get this deodorant to last at max 3 hours before I started smelling musty and had to reapply. What’s worse though is with some scents rather than disappearing, they combined with my own sweat to make a nastier sweet musty smell.

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    Make a longer lasting version that actually deodorizes all day.

  • The concept is great here. Deodorant worked well for coverage for me.

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    The lack of glide and more smells.