3.8
67% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Native
3.8 • 2,492 Reviews
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3.8
67% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
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.
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I think Native is really great for a natural skin care brand. Sometimes natural deodorant can make you sweat, but that's how it is with anything that doesn't have aluminum. I would recommend it. I use their body wash religiously
4y ago
For an overall natural deodorant free of aluminum, Native is pretty decent. First off, this is not an antiperspirant. If you sweat or have hyperhydrosis like I do, Native deodorant will not stop the sweating. That being said, Native deodorant does help keep body odor down. In my experience, it may not completely mask the smell, especially stress sweat. I had to apply it multiple times when I realized I smelled musty. I like the travel-size deodorants for my purse; the size is very convenient. The deodorant didn't cause any skin irritation like some of the other aluminum-free deodorants, and it glides on very well. Some of their scent offerings are nice, especially if you like woodsy smells.
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I would like Native to do a better job at keeping smell down. An antiperspirant would be nice too, although I'm not sure that would be possible without adding potentially harmful ingredients. If you do not sweat much and just want something to keep the smell at bay, Native may be a good choice for you. The travel size is great to apply just in case though.
4y ago
Deodorant did not work for me. Very few have but this felt like any other generic brand attempting to put out a natural product line.
One of my favorite natural deodorants. I use the coconut vanilla scent religiously, and I love that they have full recyclable cardboard packaging.
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Occasionally the cardboard packaging doesn't work perfectly. My current deo won't full close because the cardboard warped.
4y ago
I've tried their deodorants, hair products, and body wash. Their deodorants are pretty neat. I've tried both the regular and plastic free versions. The regular one is by far the better choice in terms of ease of use. Although I love the idea of plastic free packaging, the execution was not well done. The packaging material was just too flimsy. It is hard to twist up and down, and the deodorant itself would often fall down mid application lol. My favorite scents are sweet peach & nectar and jasmine & cedar. I've also tried both of their moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. It's an affordable sulfate-free shampoo. Perhaps it is just me, but I found that these products are mediocre and I do not find myself repurchasing these (mostly because I prefer using other brands). The body was is nice. Got the coconut & vanilla scent and I'm looking forward to trying out different scents.
Maybe the natural deodorant doesn't work for me but I've tried a few different sticks of Native and haven't found it to be effective at anti-perspiration or anti-smell.
Good smells but scent doesn't last if I sweat in any capacity.
My boyfriend religiously buys this deodorant now and it's fully replaced his previously beloved Old Spice after I got it for him. We swapped over to natural deodorants a few years ago and this one does a great job at masking odor. I really like that they have a plastic free option - the existing plastic option is good for those who don't necessarily care about low-waste, so hopefully it converts to being plastic-free in the future. Great that it's accessible in drugstores, online, and other big box retailers for those who don't have the option to shop online or in boutique shops.
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It is on the pricier side, and doesn't seem like it needs to be given the ingredient list and volume per tube. Really wanted to love it for myself, but it caused my skin to breakout so I don't use it as my daily deod. Could be a good product for people with less sensitive skin.
Great deodorant product with nice, minimal packaging and clean, simple scents that lean more natural than the overly-spiced and chemical scents that major brands put out.
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Some of the scents, while still clean and natural, leave an off smell when mixing with sweat, which creates a perception that you smell weird/bad when deodorant should do the opposite.
I really wanted to love this product but it didn't do all that much for my underarms (even with re-applying twice a day) and it discolored some of my lighter tops?!
4y ago
good aluminum free alternative! I was looking to step away from traditional deodorants but I have sensitive skin so I don’t want to use a chemical exfoliant deodorant multiple times a day. This one works well.
4y ago
I like the smell and texture of this deodorant but i found that it just did not work for me.
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Needs to work better as a deodorant
I tried to love Native deodorant but I couldn't. The scents and packaging drew me in but I couldn't handle my BO. For now, I'll continue to use my chemical deodorant.
The native products I’ve tried have been okay, but not impressive enough to keep buying. The deodorant does not hold up on hot days or during sweaty workouts, compared to some other natural deodorants I’ve used.
This is the first natural deodorant I've tried and I was disappointed that it didn't work
4y ago
I like that it is a natural deodorant, however I do find that I am pretty stinky by halfway through the day (although this is the first natural deodorant I have used, so they just might all be like this). The scents are amazing though!
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If there is a way to make this longer lasting, that would make this product much better.
This is by far one of my FAVORITE deodorant brands. I started using them years ago and it has been the best thing for my underarms. I am a sweater and tend to get rashes in the summer due to all the moisture. But when I use this deodorant, I sweat less, smell good, and go rash-free!
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A little goes a long way with this product! I've tried a lot of natural deodorants and this one actually works. I hope they continue to come up with more sensitive deodorant fragrances in the future!
I have only used the deodorant from Native, but I am a subscriber. It does a good job of keeping me smelling fresh, and I love the limited edition scents. I have sensitive skin and I do not find it irritating. I toggle back and for between the lightly scented and regular scent.
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I wish the sales didn't require a big purchase as I frequently only want to buy one deodorant.
4y ago
I found Native at my local drug store and hadn't seen it before - I was looking for a eucalyptus scented body wash at an affordable price, and spotted Native's contemporary packaging. It smelled great, was a big bottle, didn't have any gross ingredients, and was affordable. 10/10 loved this body wash!
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I honestly don't have anything negative to say. Obviously $9 for a body wash is a higher price point than other body washes, but it's filled with better-for-you ingredients, sustainable, etc. - I think it's worth it.
4y ago
I love their body wash, nice smell and nice size for the price. It’s very non stripping and leaves me feel super refresh.
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I don’t know how I would compare it with other brands, it’s pretty similar performance I guess.