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

  • Never reviewed deodorant before but I really like this brand. Loved the scents and does it’s purpose

  • As a natural product person since birth, I have spent half of my income trying to find a nature deodorant that works, this did not. At all. I appreciate the ingredient list, I just wish it was effective.

  • I started with Native when I was looking to go a more natural and healthy route with my underarm care. It's a decent product the smell is pleasant ( I believe they have unscented as well), and it worked pretty well.

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    Not sure why I didn't stick with Native. I ended up going with a crystal deodorant stick.

  • Love love love this deodorant! Works like a charm in any weather. Great scents and they have one for sensitive skin which is a must for me.

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    Will keep buying

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  • While I liked the smell of the products and really liked the idea of the product, it didn’t work up to snuff and I’ve moved on to other natural deodorants. Did like the travel size and variety or sample packs.

  • I love so many of the deodorant scents that Native offers and love the clean ingredients, but I have noticed that if I wear any dark clothing along with my deodorant the pigments in the clothing transfer to undergarments. As for the deodorants effectiveness, it definitely lasts all day and keeps you smelling great!

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    Definitely be mindful that some clothing items made with darker pigments may transfer onto your undergarments!

  • Terrible deodorant it smells good but makes you sweat and smell worse then if u used no deodorant

  • native has been my least favorite natural deodorant. Did not work on me at all sadly.

  • I have tried this deodorant multiple times and I always end up smelling worse after a few weeks. Not sure why it isn't working. The scents are good, packing is ehh - the stick will end up making a mess when you close the cap. I have tried quite a few natural deodorants over time and have found some that work, but its just not Native.

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    I think the normal deo can be irritating if you have sensitive skin, and at the end of the day the product just didn't work for me.

  • The products were fine and worked alright. Nothing spectacular but nothing terrible.

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    I would say that the products are pretty nice. If you like the smell or the feel the you wouldn't be wasting your money if you bought this brand. I just think that the brand is nothing spectacular.

  • I have used this deodorant for over 5 years now. I definitely personally prefer the men's scents over the women's. I only use the deodorant, and not their other products. It works just as well for me as any other deodorant, and I have only ever noticed a BO odor on an extremely hot day. It applies smoothly, doesn't clump or leave a lot of residue, and doesn't irritate my skin. I would definitely recommend!

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    I wish they released more seasonal men scents. I don't want Rose, or cupcake scents.

  • Initially I loved using Native deodorant. I was looking for a healthy alternative and this brand comes highly rated. The coconut fragrance was delicious and light, however, after about 3 weeks I started having more severe oder than I've ever had whether I was wearing the deodorant or not. I'm unclear whether it changed the Ph and thus the type of bacteria growing or perhaps clogged my pores. In any case, it took about 2 weeks after discontinuation for the issue to resolve.

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    May not be a great fit for all skin/body types.

  • Really great fragrances.

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    The deodorant, smell good, but don’t last very long after an hour or so my BO slips through.

  • I think the brand has done an excellent job with changing consumers mindsets around what deodorant is and what they can do for us as opposed to an anti-perspirant. I just wish the product didn’t rely on baking soda as that can be quite irritating. Plus it doesn’t really hold up for people who work out or are on anti-depressants, which by the way can crank up the sweat glands. I will say I love the sent profiles and feel a lot less basically what you can get in the drugstore before native join the scene. And the body washes are really nice and gentle. I think that scenario in which there is way more enjoyment at least for me as a consumer.

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    Has all the right intentions, and I quite like their body washes. But the deodorant just doesn’t work.

  • Nice scent. Works well. I like the story behind the brand. I bought it to try it out. I actually don't use deodorant that much. But, if I did...I'd definitely use Native.

  • I tried Native deodorant on a whim because I ran out of my normal deodorant and I was attracted to the branding. I really liked the scent of Cucumber + Mint, but I found that it didn't work as well as I would have liked. I didn't like how it felt on my body, it was thick and never really got absorbed into my skin so ended up temporarily staining some of my shirts (the stains come out after going through the wash, but meant I couldn't re-wear the shirt in between washes). I'm open to trying some of their other products but wouldn't get the deodorant again.

  • The products work super well, but it's the scents that have a choke hold on me. There all so yummy and fresh

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    More scents in the sensitive formal!

  • Clean and appealing packaging. Works well for me. Wonderful scents

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    A bit pricey

  • I have tried the deodorant and body wash. I keep wanting to try the shampoo and conditioner but the scents available are not great. I only enjoy the Citrus & Herbal Musk and I can never find it. The deodorant smells okay but it did not last for me as I tend to get anxious throughout the day and sweat.

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    more "manly" scents for all products