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

  • At first I had no issues and loved this brand - it worked well and smelled great however after a few months it stopped working as well and I started to smell worse than without it. I also eventually developed a rash so I switched to their sensitive version. The sensitive version stained a lot of my clothing (I wear a lot of dark colors) and again made me smell worse so I had to stop using it entirely.

  • I have only used their deodorant, but I've been using aluminum free deodorant for years now and I found Native's deodorant to be chalky and clumpy the longer into the day I wore it.

  • Man, I really wish I could rate this brand higher. The scents are INCREDIBLE and the formula didn’t mess with my skin! However, it stopped working after awhile and I was left super stinky and sweaty. The residue left on the underarms of my shirts is so hard to remove and builds up over time on my clothes. I felt like I had to use a ton for it to even work just a little. It’s a bummer because I used to always get compliments on how great I smelled.

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    Formula leaves thick residue on shirts that’s hard to remove

  • Honestly I have only trained the deodorant, which I do really enjoy. The range of scents is incredible, and they all smell so good it's hard to resist. I want to try the body wash and haircare, but I wish they had sample sizes so I don't have to commit to a large bottle and have my hair disagree with the formulation.

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    Quite expensive, and wish they had sample sizes to test the products.

  • This works well for me - I combine it with an acid deodorant (The Ordinary Glycolic Acid or the KosasSport one) and I don't find that I smell, and when I've asked neither have the people around me. I apply at least every 24 hours, or when I'm changing clothes. I like the more classic/neutral smells (the mints, the cottons, charcoal) and find they aren't overwhelming at all. I mostly use it to avoid stains on clothes and because it is easy to wash out if you over apply. I love the plastic free packaging as well.This is not an antiperspirant, so don't expect it to stop sweat. And I don't know if I'd use this in an extreme heat situation. But for my day to day life, it works really well!

  • I want so badly to love the Native deodorant but it's no super efficient in the summer months. I found myself needing to reapply every few hours.

  • Good products (except for the plastic free deodarant which falls apart and streaks) are definitely to be found with Native. I would like to see cheaper options, as there's not that much innovation happening here. You could DIY some of their options.

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    Pricey and unnecessarily so.

  • I'm totally willing to pay a higher price for a sustainable product that I love, but unfortunately this one just doesn't work for me. I've never had an issue with another natural deodorant, but Native products give me a rash under my arms that is tough to deal with. I'm super bummed because I love their scents, but this one just isn't for me.

  • i love these scents and love the ingredients even more!

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    no plastic packaging

  • super - very organic and friendly product ! surprisingly it lasts long on your body so that’s a plus - im buying this again

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    better packing - little more colourful

  • Only one scent worked for me; coconut. I found that everything else irritated my underarms too much.

  • Love, love, love! I finally don't break out when using deodorant..

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    Nothing.

  • The only scent that kept me odor free for more than a few hours was the cucumber and mint. This deodorant seemed to drip off of me and get on my clothes as well. While it may one of the better natural deodorants I’ve tried it is not without fault.

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    I would like native to work on their formula to better protect against odor.

  • Love the smells!!!! Would love if they came out with an antiperspirant too, I hate the feeling of underarm sweat.

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    Antiperspirant

  • The deodorant did not hold up— while the packaging was nice and the scent was great (probably the best selling point), it did not do a great job and keeping me dry or masking odor.

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    The product needs to mask odor better.

  • Smells nice, but never worked well for me. Left residue and didn't feel like it kept me smelling nice all day.

  • Decent smelling but won’t do anything for you in a sweaty summer situation

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    Improve texture of deodorant

  • lovely smells and works great! i have tried a lot of natural brands!

  • This didn't work well for me at all. I sweated through almost immediately and noticed that I smelled of sweat within 3 hours.

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    Improve the product overall. It may be fine to use in colder months but doesn't hold down in the more humid seasons.