Native reviews and discussion

3.8

67% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Sophisticated, natural-leaning fragrances
  • Clean, cruelty-free formulations
  • Comfortable, smooth application
  • Non-stripping, lathery body washes
  • Inconsistent odor protection
  • White residue and staining
  • Gritty, sticky deodorant texture
  • Can cause underarm irritation

Native earns praise in reviews for clean ingredients, refined scents (Coconut & Vanilla, Eucalyptus & Mint, Lilac & White Tea) and comfortable, non-irritating wear for many, but effectiveness is inconsistent: several reviewers report odor breakthrough, frequent reapplication, staining, and texture issues. Reviews note body wash and haircare smell fresh and lather well, while deodorant can underperform in heat or workouts and sometimes causes rashes or gritty residue.

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2,498 reviews and posts

  • Their products are definitely cleaner than most on the shelf & effective. They smell nice and do what they’re meant to.

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    Not all of their products are free of toxins/fragrance (for example the deodorant is very different from the standard to the sensitive).

  • this used to be a five star product to me but since P&G bought it, you see all the trade-offs in the quality of the product. They replaced beeswax with ozokerite, (which is heavily refined and therefore not environmentally friendly) and added magnesium hydroxide, cyclodextrin and dextrose, and got rid of vitamin E, jojoba, hydro castor oil. super bummer but it’s what you expect when a major brand buys a smaller one.

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    if you’re going to change the formula to save money, lower the price of the product. it’s clear what you’re selling isn’t the same quality as what we had before.

  • Love the coconut + vanilla scent, smells like Hawaii and actually works.

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    Affordable, healthy.

  • so i don’t love native and i’ll tell you why. while the scents and ingredients are so amazing… they do not cover up b.o at all. i can only use this deodorant if i’m literally not moving all day. and even then, i still smell.

  • I am super happy with the fragrances option for deodorant and being a clean product as well. Works well.

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    Baking soda-free option would be great if made available. All good otherwise. Love this brand for deodorant.

  • I love the wide variety of scents available for this deodorant. Lilac & White Tea has been my favorite so far. I don't have a problem with excessive sweating or underarm odor, so this deodorant worked great for me, and I didn't experience any irritation with the regular (non-sensitive) formula.

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    I'm glad Native came out with a plastic-free container, but wish that ALL of their deodorant came in cardboard tubes.

  • Didn’t work for me. I’m a fan of Lume and this did not even come close to their product. Won’t buy again.

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    Did not stop wetness or odor. Disappointed.

  • I love that they make entirely plastic-free options! The scents are great, I especially like and wear Lilac and White Tea.

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    Has gotten rather expensive, especially the plastic-free line. Not really a summer deodorant for me, as the natural doesn't hold up all day, but it's fine for lower/less sweaty temps.

  • I tried to adjust to the fact it was not an antiperspirant but it just didn't take. The smell of the product was nice but felt a bit too powdery (I would have preferred a clear formula) and my body didn't adjust to the fact that it was a natural deodorant.

  • I love their body wash - they have wonderful scents!

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    Unfortunately after using Native Deodorant for a few months I developed a painful underarm rash. I wouldn't use the deo again.

  • I think they have nice scents but they are not the best for someone who has a lot of odor when they sweat. If you sweat only a little or don’t have a lot of odor then you will like this.

  • I wanted to love this deodorant but I just didnt, it didnt work well at all unfortunately & i even developed a rash :(

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  • A nice brand idea. Unfortunately I didn't get the sweat support I need. Not a huge fan of dry deodorant.

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    A nice brand idea. Unfortunately I didn't get the sweat support I need. Not a huge fan of dry deodorant.

  • Lovely deodorant with clean ingredients. They smell really nice too and they’re effective.

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    The white stains it leaves are very off putting. A clear version would be great. It would also be great if they could find a way to use up more of the deodorant that’s left in the cardboard.

  • I used one of their seasonal scent deodorants. I found it comparable to other natural deodorants I have tried. I appreciate that they started the cardboard option so there is a plastic free option.

  • I like native products, I feel like they work well but I have had some irritation with a couple of their scents.

  • I love the smell of the deodorants and body washes. However, the deodorant does not last too long.

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    Maybe a longer lasting odor control would be beneficial.

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  • I'm always looking for small changes I can make in my life to use more sustainable products, but I was very disappointed in the Native deodorant. I work in food service so I do a moderate amount of activity in my day-to-day life, nothing too crazy, but I found that after just a few hours after application, this deodorant went kind of "sour." I felt like I smelled worse wearing it than I would if I went au natural, I also found that it left a reside in the armpits of my shirts that remained even after a normal wash cycle (not a problem I had with my previous deodorant). It really pains me to throw away brand new things but I just couldn't keep using this product.

  • I have tried several Native deodorants at this point. They smell great, but do not really work.

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    Improve formula, more sustainable packaging.

  • Tried the deodorant because I kept getting chemical burns with other brands really liked it

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    Like that it’s natural and it works good