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.

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2,493 reviews and posts

  • Really great scents at affordable prices-- their deodorant actually works well! I like their body wash too.

  • The best quality and most effective clean deodorant on the market, in my opinion. The formula actually works to prevent smells and perspiring. I love the variety of fragrance options the deodorants come in. And, the price point is great compared to many other clean brands.

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  • I am truly upset by how this brand has changed my relationship to my armpits and deodorant — because I lived a life for 35 years, 25 of it sweaty, without knowing I could have hints of matcha and sweet cream — or blackberry and bergamot — or coconut and vanilla — right next to me every time I turned my head.

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    I literally love smelling my armpits now. Also, it works. It isn’t an anti-perspirant, but I do think I sweat less on it than without any deodorant. I smell wondrous and it doesn’t stain my tees. I just need to learn how to apply after putting tee shirt on to avoid the dreaded deodorant lines on shirt.

  • Used the deodorant for years! Was once of the first natural deodorants on the market that worked and continues to!

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    I wish you sold an in-between deodorant size. I would like a size for travel but the current travel is too small and something a little bigger would be perfect!

  • I tried out the Native body wash in the smell 'Sweet peach and nectar' and it smells amazing! The body wash keeps me nice and clean and gets the job done. I wasn't expecting much since its an all natural, healthy skincare brand but I love it ! One small downfall is after a while it starts to just smell like plants only and not the sweet peach and nectar i smelled in the beginning.

  • 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.