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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,498 reviews and posts

  • This is the only brand of natural deodorant that works for me. I love the range of scents (not too unnatural, not too crunchy-granola--no patchouli in sight), the easy push-up dispenser, the fact that the deodorant goes on with no mess (unlike most natural deodorants, which are goopy and sticky). I made the switch several months ago and have been using Native exclusively. My armpits are definitely happier since--no more itching, no more rashes, no more aluminum!

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    Just be aware that this is not an antiperspirant, so--surprise, surprise--you will perspire. But your armpits won't smell, which is the whole point. You definitely want to apply this daily after a shower for best results. Also, the cucumber mint scent is perfection: barely there, just slightly sweet, and mildly vegetal.

  • Great for everyday wear, but definitely loses efficacy after a hard workout. This works better as a mild deodorant than a full blown anti-perspirant. I love the clean ingredients though!

  • Wanted to like it but was not effective on my body :( Maybe it's good for others tho.

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    Formula wasn't it for me.

  • Love their deodorant! Great scents, and I love that they have plastic free options. It works well enough for me, but I also do not sweat a lot and don't have strong BO so I can't attest for how well it would mask a strong odor. Also, the very small minis are nice to keep in bags.

  • Not my favorite natural deodorant on the market. It often felt moist and sticky after application.

  • The thing that I love about this brand is that they have very fun scents that smell AMAZING. The thing that made me stop using them is that after a few months the deodorant itself stopped being effective for me.

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    If you are the type of person who needs a deodorant that keeps you from getting stinky this is not the product.

  • 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.