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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,490 reviews and posts

  • All about clean ingredients and this one deo does a great job of hiding the BO and not feeling guilty while doing it.

  • The only natural deodorant that works for me and does not irritate my skin!

  • I absolutely love how native deodorant smells. It works well for me in the winter but when summer comes this just does not cut it. I live in Arizona so it gets extremely hot and unfortunately I have to use a more heavy duty deodorant

  • I usually tend to buy the travel size and carry it in my purse but it’s not my go to. I rather not announce that I have deodorant on which anyone with a sense of smell can detect. But as I said their travel size is great for emergencies.

  • Not my favorite product. Gave me a massive rash under my arms for about a month, even after I'd been using natural products.

  • I wanted (and still want) to love Native! Their deodorant is slightly too firm and it pulls too much on my skin when I am applying. The body wash scents are amazing, but my skin always itches after use!

  • Native deodorant is one of my favorite natural deodorant. I usually have an issue with natural deodorants giving me a rash but this one has never caused that. The scent options are incredible and I am constantly switching up. I love it!

  • I want to give this a better rating but I struggle to keep the minis from piling and they just aren’t Florida proof yet! I do think that they smell great and have nice packaging.

    Feedback

    Not the first choice for people who live in very hot areas but they’re not bad in the winter.

  • I absolutely love the scent. I work at a very stressful job and showering each evening with this body wash is so relaxing. The scent is amazing and I love that it's natural. My skin feels healthier and less dry. Definitely recommend. Having it shipped though is a little unfortunate. My bottle was broken and a good portion of the product had leaked out so that's my only warning.

    Feedback

    n/A

  • Smells nice, but doesn't stand up to summer in Texas. Detox period was constant. Constantly reapplying, still dripping in sweat, and still worried if I smell. More of a hassle since I felt like I needed to bring it everywhere with me and reapply every few hours. Not great for travel or forgetful people.

    Feedback

    The formulation could've been a little higher tech, something to balance pH at least. Left it in my luggage in the car for a few hours in July and it melted.

  • The deodorant went on smooth however did not prevent sweat.

    Feedback

    Improve effectiveness.

  • I purchases a mini native deodorant from target for a trip. It was cute and smelled nice so I didn't think much of it, however, after 2 days of use on my trip I noticed that my underarms were red and sore. I immediately found a store and purchased my typical deodorant. After I stopped using native I noticed that the redness and soreness went away. It was disappointing because the native one did smell very nice, but the rash was not worth it to me.

  • I used natural deodorant for years with no issues. Then suddenly I started breaking out - like painfully so- and what I used just stopped working... I stunk. Native makes Sensitive products and I switched and haven't looked back. You can get them easily at Target or Walgreens in my area. It's not $4, but it's natural and works great for me and my sensitive pits.

    Feedback

    Works great for me. The only thing I would change is to see scents be kept around on the website... the day Target stops carrying Grapefruit & Bergamot is gonna be a sad one for me.

  • Native is lame. Doesn’t really prevent odor. It’s easy to get at Target or any grocery store, but the price is way too high. Not worth it in my opinion as there are other better and more sustainable brands for the same price. ** This product could be a good transition for someone trying to switch from aluminum deodorants because the texture/consistency and even the shopping experience is similar.

    Feedback

    I noticed during the holidays they released a couple of festive scents. One of them was eggnog and I don’t remember the other. The Native section of the shelf was completely wiped, except for the two holiday scents. This is highly unsustainable and wasteful. Doing way too much. And for what?

  • Overall a great alternative deodorant that provides a nice, mild scent that doesn't fade too much throughout the day. I have tried a variety of Native deodorants and while some scents are better than others (as is the case with all deodorant), I have settled on one for every day use - Eucalyptus and Mint. The only knock on it is the higher price point, but you can find deals pretty regularly.

    Feedback

    Try multiple scents to see what works best for you.

  • I have tried a few cleaner deodorants now and unfortunately Native didn't do the trick for me. It smelt great and applied well, but as a sweaty person I didn't feel like worked well enough.

  • I love that this kind of product exists! It smells amazing I just wish it worked better for me.

    Feedback

    Honestly somehow it left me smelling worse than if I didn’t wear anything. I’ve been told it takes a while for your body to get used to it but during summer heat I didn’t want everyone to have to deal with my smell. I expected better for the price tag.

  • Coconut Vanilla Deodorant

    Feedback

    I don’t sweat much and rarely have a need for an anti- perspirant. Native is perfect for my needs. The scent of the coconut vanilla is subtle and the texture is smooth. The deodorants come in travel size that are perfect for get away weekends and vacations.