Native reviews and discussion

3.8

67% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Refined, memorable fragrances
  • Gentle, sensitive-skin formulas
  • Smooth, glide-on application
  • Accessible, diverse scent range
  • Inconsistent odor longevity
  • Occasional white residue transfer
  • Gritty, sticky deodorant texture
  • Noticeable shirt staining risk

Native earns mixed-to-positive reviews: its deodorants and body washes smell exceptional and many users say they work for everyday wear, while others report short wear time, residue, and staining. Reviews praise clean-feeling formulas, sensitive-skin options, and standout scents like Coconut & Vanilla, Eucalyptus & Mint, and Citrus & Herbal Musk, but note inconsistent odor control in heat/workouts, occasional rashes or grit, and cardboard-packaging ergonomics.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,490 reviews and posts

  • Is this an antiperspirant? No, it won’t prevent you from sweating. Is this a deodorizer? Yes and in my opinion a pleasantly mild and natural scent where it doesn’t announce to a 2 mile radius around you that you’re trying to cover up your body odor. However, if you need something stronger, this definitely will not cover up your swamp scent. Oh and it comes in the cutest mini size which makes it easy to travel with or stick into your purse/backpack!

  • The deodorant smells fantastic. I love the eucalyptus mint. My only complaint is that it made me break out, and by the end of the day, it just did not work well. Great for short-term use or for people who don't sweat much.

  • I swear I am the BIGGEST native supporter, especially when it comes to the deodorant! I love all of the fun scents, and again the seasonal options! my favorite was the strawberry laffy taffy scent. I am currently also using the limited edition volumizing shampoo in the scent vanilla and cactus flower, it is to DIE FOR.

  • My go-to for natural deodorant. I have been using Native for years and love that they are always coming out with amazing new scents.

  • This is for their roll on coconut Deo. Picked up during a Target haul. Instant favorite. Also a cool design and easy to carry for travels.

  • This product is amazing, specially because if how easy it is to find it everywhere. Products in this day and age are filled with chemicals and toxins but this product’s promise is very important because it strays always from all those things

  • The cucumber & mint solid stick is my favorite. Recently tried the aerosol Lilac & White tea, the fragrance is nice but I feel like its a little too wet. Takes a while for your pits to dry. I think the fact that its aluminum free contributes to its wet formulation. But overall would still recommend as it smells nice and keeps me fresh all day.

  • I’ve tried the coconut & vanilla & the tropical scented version.I give it 4 stars because although the deodorants smell good & are aluminum free, the product has clogged the pores of my under arms at times. I don't do many swipes however I have read that with certain oils can do that.Other than that I do like the deodorant & after putting it on now I make sure theres no excess.

  • Their body wash is my favourite. The coconut one smells like vacation. I tried using the deodorant a few different times and I really wanted to love it as I’m trying to switch to a chemical free deodorant. Unfortunately it didn’t work for me.

  • The Native brand is only okay for me. I’ve tried the deodorants and the body washes and while they smell good and they are gentle there are other products that do the same thing.

  • Love the scents of these, especially the seasonal Sugar Cookie and the Gummy Bear. Makes me smell super sweet and the travel size is perfect for work or the gym. My only complaint is that it can be a little grainy and applies slightly gooey, unlike a typical very solid deodorant. But I still use and prefer this brand.

  • I have the cucumber mint mini deodorant bc I am a sucker for anything cucumber and anything mini. I am obsessed with the teeny tiny deodorant because I can easily put it in my purse or travel bag. Native products are natural, smell good, and have a good price point, and I love that they have come out with more sustainable packaging too. Win.

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    No notes for Native. Simple and straightforward products that work and smell good, with versatile packaging options. I don't have particularly sensitive pits so I can't speak to that, sorry.

  • Just for reference to anyone looking at this review, I have susceptible skin. Finding products that go right with my body chemistry and skin alone is hard. I bought the Native Cotton and Lily Deodorant! It's the one without baking soda (which, when included in a natural deodorant, makes you smell more), and it is excellent! I don't smell myself and even get comments that I smell good! The fragrance isn't super potent either; it's light but practical. You might want to give the deodorant two or three swipes when applying it.

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    If you're on the fence about Native deodorant, give it a go! If you are new to natural deodorant and start using it, you will start stinking. For about three weeks, your body will detox from the aluminum in a regular deodorant. It's an adjustment phase, but it will stop when it's done detoxifying. The company is also super sweet and kind with its mission and customer service handling. They also give directions about the natural deodorant and what to expect.

  • As a mother of a daughter who is now looking for a deodorant option, it made me expand my knowledge on the importance of good quality ingredients and aluminum free deodorant. We’ve since tried the deodorant in a few different scents, as well as the body wash. The scents are excellent, my husband and I both share our body wash and love the smell.

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    The cost is higher than some options, but I feel as though it’s a good quality product so for me, almost 5 starts, but not quite because I wish it was more affordable for all people to have access to the quality.

  • Recently purchased the Native Strawberry Vanilla Taffy scented body wash and OMG! I love the scent. This is my first time trying the body wash and I liked how it felt on my skin.

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    The price is a little high for body wash. But the product makes up for it. I also wish I could use their deodorants but unfortunately it just isn’t an option for me.

  • I have given Native a couple of tries. I like the aluminum free concept but it is a little pricey than other options. I suggest trying a travel size one and a sweet scent to test out. I enjoy the vanilla because it seems to do better with my body chemistry. The cedar Jasmine didn’t work on me as well but I always enjoy trying sample sizes and the holiday sugar cookie scent was yummy!

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    Scent options, sweeter smells vs herbal to balance chemistry

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  • With Native, I have tried both their sensitive deodorant and their body wash. I'm absolutely in love with both of their products, especially when it comes to the sensitive deodorant. For me, it's always been a struggle to find a natural deodorant that actually works, and let me tell you, Native's does! I apply it in the morning and it lasts till the end of the day. I couldn't believe I still didn't smell! Additionally, I love their fragrance lines. Personally the limited edition ones seem to be my favourite, like the oat milk and matcha latte scent. Would love to see it return! Lastly, a stick lasts around a month if you use it once a day.

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    As someone who cares about the environment heavily, it would be nice to see more scents available for their zero plastic sensitive deodorant line. I did not purchase the zero plastic option as the scents that are available did not appeal to me. It also would be neat to see some of the limited edition ones year round! Additionally, if you live in Canada it does take a while to receive.

  • I love the Volumizing Conditioner. I have fine, thin hair and it usually gets super oily after a day but after a few weeks of using Native it started to get less oily. Don’t get me wrong I still have oily hair but it’s definitely improved. It smells super nice and leaves my hair really soft and easy to comb when I get out. I also use the same shampoo.

  • So I am a person that sweats a lot, like too much, anything more than walking in a cold room, just moving around my house will trigger it. So when it's a lot, it's bad, and it smells. One day, I pull up at my friend's house, of course I ran out of deodorant so I am on high alert, I mean it's LA, it's hot, and I don't like to stink. And I come across this 'Native' stick, which to me, looks like some over expensive b**** deodorant form whole foods, but let's go, I put some on. Few hours later, back at my place, after moving some furniture at my friends, being out a bit, in the sun, and having my shirt all wet .. I don't notice, the usual armpit smell I am use too, HUH. Yes, ever since, that is all I use everyday and it changed my life, gave me confidence and hapiness.

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    I guess it's a little pricey, but still worth it. The bottom knob will detach when I use the stick a little too hard. Could be more solid.

  • This deodorant is amazing! Its long lasting! It protects against odor and wetness to keep me feeling confident! It goes on clear and doesn’t leave any residue! The scent is refreshing!