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

  • I have been using their brightening face wash for over a month now and haven't really seen many benefits. For me it's a bit drying, once I am done the bottle I probably won't buy it again. I hate the smell too -orangey cheap smell.

  • I bought this and paid a large import fee for it because I wanted to put my money toward clean ingredients, however, this product becomes super runny when sweating/exercising. If you live in the middle east as I do, I wouldn't recommend this product- it gets on your clothes and you smell bad after a few hours (the product itself has a very nice smell/fragrance). I'm back to using 'normal' deoderant.

  • I love the idea of them and the smells, but I feel like they aren’t the most effective all the time.

  • The scents are fantastic - I can never pick which one to buy. I also find Native to be the least irritating formulation of all the aluminum-free deodorants that I have tried.

  • I am not a super sweaty person. I believe tis product did well for the smells but the texture on my skin was not for me. I will still continue to use this product because I don't want to waste anything but I won't be repurchasing.

  • Good texture with my favorite smells for deodorant.I really enjoy the sugar cookie scent. My only gripe is that they're not particularly long lasting on really hot, sweaty days. Good enough for use in winter and other less hot times!

  • Feels nice under the arms but this does not last very long. Great transition product and I’m sure would be fine if you stick with natural deo. But it wasn’t for me.

  • I love using seasonal products and Native really pulls through with the appropriate scents! I use the deodorant and it stands up well for daily wear but I use stronger for exercise or especially hot days.

  • I love natives bodywash (and my boyfriend does too) it smells spectacular and never leaves a weird film like some other brands do. I have their deodorant, but I have to continually reapply every few hours otherwise I am pretty stinky. I understand its natural and aluminum free, but a longer wear time would be great! I have also tried the lotion and while it smells exactly like the deodorant and bodywash, I just don't like the texture (but that's my personal preference, nothing against the brand!)

  • I love the scents of these and that the brand is pretty easy to find, but after trying two different deodorant options for me this did not work for me to keep scent at bay and can be irritating to more sensitive skin.

  • In my search for healthier, environmentally friendly & clean skincare brands, I came across Native. I started with deodorants first. I love their Vanilla & Sandalwood scent and I use mine every day. I can see myself using this forever. However, I had a disappointing experience with their body wash. I was excited to try it next and in another favored scent of mine nonetheless: Eucalyptus + Mint. Needless to say, I had to stop using it, not because of the fragrance but because something in it made my skin itch, specially in my private area. I've never had this happen to me before with any other body wash (my usual being the Dove brand). Hence the 4 stars. I think I will give it another shot with a different scent before parting ways from their body wash line.

  • the only brand my family will use for deodorant!! we love it!! my friends love it!! Haha apparently everyone else does too because, the aisle is always missing coconut vanilla. If you haven't, go try it today!

  • I used Native for about a week, and at first, I really liked it. It went on smoothly and didn't leave any white marks on my clothes. It also seemed to work well at preventing odor. However, after about a week, I started to develop a painful, dry rash under my arms. I should note that I have eczema, but I've never experienced it in my underarms area. I stopped using Native and the rash eventually went away. However, I'm not sure if I'll be able to use it again. I think it may be too harsh for my sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, specifically eczema, I would recommend using Native deodorant with caution.

  • The deodorant just feels like a thick moisturizer for the underarms. I don’t feel that it does anything to deodorize. It also takes a minute for all the residue to wash off in the shower.

  • I like Native’s clean and sustainable products. I love all the scents they have available, and really enjoy their deodorant and body wash. My favorite thing is that it’s available at Target, making it easy to always make the sustainable choice.

  • I use this brand of deodorant on and off with clay dry. I like that it doesn’t have the aluminum and that they have sooooo many scents to choose from. I will say though. I do have to reapply. I sweat moderately. I guess so maybe on someone who doesn’t move around as much as me during the day once may be enough. But it’s worth it to have scent options. Also I am sensitive to some natural deodorants and get really red rash under arms but not with this!

  • Like the scent of the deodorant but doesn’t last very long on me and the texture feels chalky on the skin when you first apply it. Even after a couple of hours it looks white on your underarms and becomes almost sticky/waxy after sweating. I’m going to finish the one I bought but wouldn’t repurchase.