Native reviews and discussion

3.8

67% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Refined, natural-leaning fragrances
  • Gentle, sensitive-skin formulas
  • Smooth, comfortable application
  • Attractive, sustainable packaging
  • Inconsistent odor protection longevity
  • White residue and shirt staining
  • Occasional gritty, sticky texture
  • Body wash sometimes feels drying

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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,493 reviews and posts

  • the products are mostly okay, not great, not bad. good ingredient lists for the most part, as promised.

  • I really like the idea of this company, but the execution can be kinda hit or miss. I love the scents of the body washes, but they aren't perfect, and neither is the deodorant.

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    The deodorant simply doesn't work for me, and honestly feels like it makes me smell worse. Also the body wash can feel kind of drying.

  • I bought into the minimal packaging and natural promises. Ultimately this isn’t a super effective product. It goes on a bit uncomfortably and while their scents are great it doesn’t deliver the freshness you expect from antiperspirants.

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    I would tweak the product so that it goes on more smoothly.

  • Tried the deodorant. I’ve used natural deodorant for 10+ years and this wasn’t anything special.

  • Natural deodorant is tricky. It will never be the sort of thing where you’re like “wow, I can’t believe how well this worked and I’ll never sweat or smell sweaty again!” And that’s cool. We’re aiming for something a little different here. The problem with native deodorant is how chalky it feels. I want to feel fresh. For that deodorant to feel clean and maybe citrus-y. But ultimately just to feel like it’s getting the job done. And this one just feels like a dry paste that feels neither clean or unclean, but rather just there.

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    Make it feel fresher?

  • I used the mini travel size charcoal and my armpits still had odor

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    Stronger protection

  • Love this brand! I've gone through so many of their deodorant and all the fun scents. Their products are clean.

  • These deodorants are not your usual hippy dippy deodorants. These actually work! I'm obsessed. I can feel safe and not smell like a gym.

  • It does feel good for my skin but I have to reapply a lot so wouldn't say the deodorizing is very strong. Scents are nice, and I do have sensitive skin + noticed a difference from using it from an irritation front.

  • I really like the scent options and I thought the product was okay but it just did not work well enough for me to want to repurchase.

  • I’ve purchased several of these deodorants and really like the lavender scent best. My daughter uses them as well and loves them.

  • I appreciate that Native deodorant is much more natural and I like the scent, but overall I dont love how it is applied to skin and the consistency

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    Maybe try a spray version, or a different formula

  • love the scent options and purpose of the brand. in terms of the clean deodorant, i feel it is not long-lasting and a little too pricey. but, i do enjoy the body wash. i am not sure if i will be repurchasing from Native, as the price tag does not feel worth the quality to me.

  • If you have sensitive skin at all, do NOT get this. I tried several of their deodorants and each one gave me the worst rashes ever.

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    Take out whatever it is that is causing the rashes...

  • I wanted to love this brand as I have been wanting to switch to a natural deodorant but it stains all of my shirts and the protection doesn't last. I need something much stronger for summer months.

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    Make a stronger version that doesnt stain and doesnt cause rashes

  • Only worked for a couple weeks or so before no longer effective, at least with my body chemistry. :(

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  • I love what they’re going for but personally i’m not someone who smells bad but I like to wear natural deodorant just in case I have a long day out in NYC summers and let me tell you…..this made my pits not smell good!!!!! I’m not sure why because the actual scent of the deodorant was good but I think mixed with my natural body scent it wasn’t great. Not to mention they’re pretty expensive though they are natural and last you a while.

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    Price & formula definitely need improvement.

  • Native is a little on the pricier side compared to other organic deodorants that work just as well. It smells nice and comes in a travel size, too.

  • It took me time to adapt to this being effective — The scents are great but have needed multiple applications. My family members are huge fans of native so collectively we find benefits of what native offers. I used to use Tom’s and Schmidt’s.