Native reviews and discussion

3.8

67% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Refined, memorable fragrances
  • Gentle, sensitive-skin formulas
  • Smooth, glide-on application
  • Accessible, diverse scent range
  • Inconsistent odor longevity
  • Occasional white residue transfer
  • Gritty, sticky deodorant texture
  • Noticeable shirt staining risk

Native earns mixed-to-positive reviews: its deodorants and body washes smell exceptional and many users say they work for everyday wear, while others report short wear time, residue, and staining. Reviews praise clean-feeling formulas, sensitive-skin options, and standout scents like Coconut & Vanilla, Eucalyptus & Mint, and Citrus & Herbal Musk, but note inconsistent odor control in heat/workouts, occasional rashes or grit, and cardboard-packaging ergonomics.

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2,490 reviews and posts

  • Huge fan! I love how many scents there are and new ones are always coming in. I have tried MANY natural deodorants and these ones really work! I am really sensitive to baking soda so I get the sensitive skin version and I love it! I also have the body sunscreen and it’s lovely. Spreads nicely and smells amazing.

  • Love love love the scents Native has and I do love their deodorant and soap, but their hair care just doesn't do anything for my hair. It just weighs it down. Could be my hair type (fine and straight). I do love their deodorant in the cardboard containers. I find it works very well esp after a swipe of glycolic acid under the arms (kills bacteria). I am currently using citrus and herbal musk, which I love. Tempted to try the pumpkin spice....

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    Package shampoos in something other than plastic. Offer perfume solids of certain scents.

  • I wanted to find an alternative deodorant with less chemicals, I figured this would be a great start. The smell was kind of pleasant and it applies smoothly. However it made my underarms swell after a couple hours. Not sure which ingredient caused this, but it was immediately a no for me. I can’t risk my health trying to be healthy lol. Hopefully it works for someone else but it’s a no for me.

  • It's pretty effective for a natural deodorant, but like most other natural deodorants, I feel like I need to reapply. Love that they've come out with recyclable packaging. Some of their scents are better than others, but the Coconut Vanilla is a winner for me.

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    The deodorant can be "flaky" and come off on clothes, etc. which is a bummer.

  • I have used two different deodorants and body washes. Overall, love the smell of all of the products and have been good for my eczema prone skin.

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    The deodorant does last long, but wish for all products scent would linger past the initial swipe or scrub of the product. But given it is a more clean company, I understand the motivation of it not having such a lingering smell!

  • I recently started using Native's body wash and I am in love! It convinced me to switch from the body wash i've been using for almost a decade. I tried the White Tea & Lilac scent, which smells great, and leaves my sensitive skin feeling clean, smooth and hydrated.

  • Great customer service, love the low-waste mission

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    Baking soda formula which gave me a reaction, the "sensitive" option didn't work very well

  • The smells are amazing and it glides nicely

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    Expensive for what you get and does not always hold for intense activities.

  • I tired Native after running out of Corpus while traveling, it was nowhere to be found in a 500 mile radius. It works well for an accessibly priced deodorant that's natural/aluminum-free. Not in love with drugstore quality fragrances but it did the job.

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    More innovative smaller/condensed packaging would be great.

  • I am a casual user of Native- use it probably about 1/2 time, and honestly I only use deodorant like MAYBE a few times a week. My thought is that this one works pretty well for a natural deodorant, it has a good texture and great fragrances. Love their mission and their growth- as a not particularly sweaty or stinky person- this definitely makes the cut for use. If you buy online you can get a plastic free version which is super unique- I wish they would sell this in store too! Their mini ones are also great and super cute- good for a gym bag, purse or in your work desk!

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    The product has left some weird coloring and consistency paste on some of my nicer and silkier work tops but this is kind of par for the course over time for any deo.

  • I really wanted to love Native's deodorant because I appreciate the clean ingredients and eco-conscious approach. Unfortunately, after a few days of use, I developed redness and a burning sensation under my arms. I later found out this is a common reaction to the baking soda in the formula. It's disappointing because it smells great and goes on smoothly, but my skin just couldn’t tolerate it. If you have sensitive skin, I’d recommend trying their baking soda–free version instead.

  • I can't use deodorant with aluminum in it and before discovering native none of the natural offerings worked very well. This works as well as if not better than conventional deodorant.

  • I use their toothpaste and deodorant and really like it. I have been through many tubes already!

  • Smells nice but just, doesn't work at all. I might as well be putting perfume in my pits. And so expensive for something that doesn't address BO / sweat at all!

  • Just tried Native deodorant, and I’m in love! Made with natural ingredients, it's gentle on the skin and provides all-day freshness. Plus, the scents are divine! If you’re looking to switch to a clean, effective deodorant, Native is a total game-changer.

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  • The thought of a “natural” deodorant really appeals to me because I am concerned about the cancer-causing ingredients in aluminum containing deodorant. The scent options for native are amazing but unfortunately this product made me smell worse than wearing no deodorant at all. I have to stick to the unnatural stuff for now.

  • The smells are good but they dont help much with sweating

  • I really want to LOVE Native and give it 5-stars, because I seem to very much align with what they put in their products and packaging. However, I just can't give it that much because I haven't experienced much luck with their deodorant. I am not a sweaty person and usually don't have odor, but since using it, I actually have noticed I sweat more and smell worse? Maybe all natural just doesn't work with my armpits? STILL, I am obsessed with their body wash and would be more than willing to try the rest of their product line. It just does't do it in the armpit department for me.