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

  • I’ve been using native for a few years now. While I’m partial to the seasonal scents (hi sugar cookie!) I do also like some of the year round versions like coconut vanilla. They obviously don’t keep you from sweating because they’re not antiperspirant, but they do keep me smelling lovely!

  • When I’m telling you that their body wash left my body so soft🫶🏽 and I scanned on my Yuka app and it was 100/100. I have tried their aluminum free deodorant and my fav is the lavender one.

  • I went on a journey a few years ago to find a natural deodorant that actually worked for me and waited to try Native due to the price. I wish that I had tried them first as it is the only deodorant I will use for the past 2 years. The many different scent especially the fun seasonal scents are great and I love picking a different scent based on my mood. My favorite part is the texture, it has basically the same texture of traditional deodorant which was important to me. They also have great deals on their website that you can get them at a cheaper price point.

  • Love this deodorant! Made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients, it delivers on its promise of odor protection without any harsh chemicals

  • Okay I want to say it’s everything we ever wanted. But I simply cannot. It doesn’t last. It smells so good in the tube, and for a few minutes after applying. Maybe a couple hours? But for me it doesn’t last. And it sometimes leaves some crumbly white clumps on my clothes.

  • I tried this deodorant and it worked for me for about a week or two and then stopped. I know it's all body chemistry most of the time. I am hoping to try it again soon and see if I can finally add it to the rotation.

  • absolutely love native deodorants! Some scents are better than others but the array of different scents can appeal to almost anyone.

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    I feel the more citrusy scents don't tend to hold up great on warmer days, but a great alternative to toxic deodorants.

  • I really wanted to like this brand but I don’t think it worked for me. Tried to use it for about 2 weeks but I didn’t feel like it worked.

  • I super appreciate natural deodorants, and as far as I know, that was where Native started. It didn’t exactly work for me. It was strange - after a couple weeks of use, the deodorant actually started to smell like my body odor. However, a handful of friends and peers love it. I definitely see the merit, just not for me. I also tried the shampoo and conditioner. Did not work for my hair - maybe better suited for others. But I can only go on my own experience and it just wasn’t working for me.

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    Something in the deodorant formula was absorbent, I guess, which was not ideal. The hair care just did not keep my hair oil-free for more than a few hours.

  • Great deodorant with a more sustainable packaging. It will take your body some time to balance if using a traditional aluminum deodorant and switching to a natural alternative

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  • Great for sensitive skin. Wonderful scents

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    I don't like the feeling of the deodorant on my armpit (If that makes sense). When you wash it off its gritty and weird!! Also doesn't last as long as I'd like.

  • LoveNative products they smell amazing , I feel super clean , and good when using them

  • This product did not work for me. However I find it really difficult to get past the initial purging stage, and always end up reaching for my deodorant by the third or fourth day.

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    If you can make it past the initial smelly stage of purging your regular deodorant, or just switching natural deodorants— this product is great.

  • Native products have been one of my favorites recently! I love the sense that they carry, as well as what the brand stands for. I really enjoy it sprays versus all the deodorant. I don’t know if I can pick a favorite scent because I love them all.

  • I’ve only tried the deodorant and I tried it 2 separate times. I wear natural deodorant and this one did not work at all

  • Smells good, easy application, not an antiperspirant but the smell of the deodorant is not strong enough to cover the smell of sweat on certain occasions

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    I think a stronger scent would be better

  • LOVE my Native deodorants. I've used multiple scents and they're all great. My favorite scent for the deodorants is the Coconut Vanilla, but I did not like this scent for their body wash. The body wash formula had a slight chemical smell.

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    Give the products a little smell test before purchasing, even if you think you already like a scent in one product it might not translate well to another.

  • Love the products ingredients however the natural deodorant didn’t work very well.

  • Wear Native deodorant every day. I've switched up my scents over the years, but anything sandalwood or charcoal is my favorite. I have not tried the rest of the product line, but highly recommend Native as a natural deodorant.

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    I wish it was a $1 - $2 cheaper. Great product with a variety of scents. Works well.

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  • I love all the fun scents Native has! Unfortunately, this deo just didn't work for me... pits were stinky after a normal day of desk work.