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 like that Native is considerably “clean”. The scents are great and they are easily accessible at Publix or CVS. However, they offer pretty light coverage. If I am out all day or work out and use Native, I will most likely develop a not so nice scent at the end of the day.

  • I love this natural deo. It doesn’t irritate my armpits and smells great

  • I love the coconut scent, Use it every day as my deodorant and it has never let me down.

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  • Not a bad product if you’re looking for a natural alternative to deodorant. Didn’t care for the scents. Guess I’m just used to my regular old secret.

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    Not a bad product if you want to use an organic style deodorant. Don’t think it works as well as the tried, and true ones, like secret, and degree.

  • I really love this brand. I started out using their deodorant after searching for a natural one that actually works. Not only do these actually protect against odor all day, they also smell amazing! Some of my favorite scents include the Cucumber & Mint, Eucalyptus & Mint, Lavender & Rose, and Lilac & White Tea. I also love their body wash - it lathers very nicely and feels luxurious while still being a clean product.

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    I appreciate trying to reduce the plastic packaging, but the plastic-free packaging still needs a lot of work. The edges of the top of the deodorant got warped and caked with residue, and I could barely push up the deodorant. Still works great though!

  • I love their body wash! smells delicious. Their deodorant did not work for me.

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    I wish the smaller size body washes came with a pump. Or that you made every flavor in the big size with a pump. Also please bring back sugar cookie!

  • Not a terrible deodorant option that’s available at many big stores (target, Walmart, etc). My husband likes the one that comes in an oval paper tube, and I quite like it as well!

  • Love the Native products. The deodorant is amazing.

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    Love the products

  • I love all the scents and how they are t over powering they are real natural scents and ingredients .

  • I used this for a while and thought it was good because it smelled really good and it was natural but honestly it didn’t really work that well and was expensive. I had to constantly reapply to not smell throughout the day which I’ve never had to do with other deodorants.

  • Native has a great range of fragrances for their products! Their deodorant in coconut and vanilla scent is my go-to, and leaves no white residue like other deos do. They have a great non-toxic range of products with minimal, environmentally friendly packaging.

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    If you work out a lot, or sweat profusely their deodorant isn't a long-term fit for you.

  • I love the smell and idea of Native deodorants, but they didn't help keep my from sweating or being stinky after the said sweat. I tend to use them more in the winter when I don't worry about the non antiperspirant part of the deodorant. They also don't glide on nice and easily, sometimes I feel like I have a slight abrasion under my arms after applying.

  • If you're someone looking to get into natural deodorants I'd highly recommend Native. They're easy to find in stores and online, come in a variety of scents, and are effective at deodorizing. I'm also a fan of their body wash. The scents aren't too potent which I enjoy. I'm not a fan of very strong, lingering scents in body washes but I like having something that smells nice in the shower. They're not drying at all which is an issue I had with castille soaps.

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    For the deodorant specifically: These are not antiperspirants, so if you are a sweat-er and you're looking to alleviate sweat I'd find something else. I also find there's a difference in effectiveness depending on scent. I don't know if it's a hormone/pheromone/whatever thing but there are scents that do absolutely nothing for me. So, if you find one that works for you, I suggest just sticking to it versus shopping around.

  • This is truly a great deodorant. One of the only natural deodorants to really work for me. The variety of fragrances is great and it lasts for many hours. I do feel like I have to reapply it frequently but not too more than your typical deodorant. I love the packaging and how long the deodorant lasts. I use one tube for about 3-4 months before I need a new one.

  • Great alternative to deodorant that have aluminum in them. Works well and like the scents.

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    Would like to see a better formulation, lasts a few hours but not 8-12 hrs for me personally, more like 5-6

  • Nice smells and packaging, doesn’t work very well for sweatier people.

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    Sweat prevention could be a lot better!

  • This deodorant didn’t work well for me. The first few hours it was okay but it definitely didn’t last long. Especially on days where I was in the sun or working out etc. I love that it’s all natural but it doesn’t work nearly as well as others I use for helping with odor which is a big bummer!

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    Need to re-apply multiple times a day and doesn’t work too well if you’re working out

  • My fave deodorant by far. Feels good going on and doesn't irritate my skin ever. Also... it actually works and smells great. This might be tmi, but you can put this stuff on stinky, and you'll immediately smell fresh as dew drops. Or eucalyptus or whatever scent you get. I've tested. Big fan and will keep buying.

  • I have used the deodorant as well as the bodywash. Not a big fan of the bodywash but the deodorant is smells great!