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 deodorants do not work with body chemistry, unfortunately. They left my armpits irritated, which is a shame since I do like that they have plastic-free versions. Pluses for being sustainable.

  • I like the simple bottle design. Their body wash line is run of the mill and will get you clean. Nothing to write home to mom about but gets the job done easily and simply, no frills.

  • Wanted to love this so badly, but the deodorant & body wash both irritated my skin pretty badly. Couldn’t finish either product.

  • I have tried at least a dozen natural deodorant brands and can confidently say Native is among the best. Not every scent is my cup of tea (they went on a sweet bakery kick for a while that was not for me) but they have a huge variety and you’re bound to find something you like. Doesn’t stain clothes, lasts and successfully deodorizes, doesn’t give that awful rash a lot of baking soda powered formulas do. Honestly if you’re looking for a more natural underarm option native is a great bet.

  • This is by far my favorite "clean" deodorant! I have tried SO many other brands that all left me "stinky!" Native does the job without the stink. I'd definitely recommend trying if you are looking to move to a clean deodorant.

  • This is an awesome deodorant for the winter months. It’s by far the best natural deodorant I’ve tried. However, it still doesn’t effectively combat summer in California. But I’ll take it for 7 months of the year. The scents are amazing!

  • Liked it at first, but it's just not enough for me. Smells are all very pleasant but often "layer" with body odor rather than mask or eliminate.

  • Was looking for a cleaner deodorant alternative but unfortunately this made me break out.

  • I really like Native deodorant. I've tried several different scents and have loved all of them except A Dozen Roses scent. I guess it's too many roses for me.😅 It's just a little too strong for my liking. Coconut & vanilla has been my favorite scent and the rest were quite lovely too. Their mini deodorants are perfect for on-the-go use.

  • Love the scent of the coconut and vanilla deodorant body spray. It is lovely, but after a full days of work as a nurse it doesn’t last. It wears off at some point and doesn’t do a great job of keeping me fresh smelling. I still continue to use it over stick deodorant because it doesn’t leave any white residue. But, it may not last the whole day.

  • This deodorant is nice because its eco friendly, but I do not like the fact that there isnt a scent to them.

  • Amazing scents. Body wash is fantastic, deodorant does not work for me.

  • 5 stars for the spray and 3 stars for the solid stick averages to 4 stars total. The spray is amazing. Nothing natural works like that one does so it’s the main one I use now. The only drawback is that if I have razor burn, it stings a little. It stops sweat and smells great. The solid stick, however, made me leave a strange residue on clothing. It’s hard to clean off and sometimes needs to be spot treated.

  • I have been using this deodorant for 5 years. And most of the other product they make. The deodorant is amazing. Curly hair shampoo and conditioner works amazing on my mix kids hair. And the face wash is gentle.

  • Works in a pinch but doesn’t last all day. I would reach for my other deodorants first. It leaves a thicker layer of residue on my underarms than normal. The scent options are nice though.

  • Love this brand. Took me a long time to find a better for me deo that actually worked