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.

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2,490 reviews and posts

  • Been using native since they came out!

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    Favorite scent is coconut vanilla! Even have my teens using this due to it being aluminum free! Keeps us dry and stink free without the harsh Chemicals.

  • I love the lotions and body wash but the deodorant is terrible. You are smelling so bad at the end of the day even if you reapply,

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    Love the concept, packaging and all the new scents. Need a better formula for deodorant.

  • Wanted to love this but didn't work for me. I tried their deodorant, shampoo and body wash but only liked the body wash. The deodorant didn't last all day and the shampoo weighed down my hair.

  • Not my favorite. Honestly goes on kind of chalky. I wanted to love this brand. I do love all the smells though

  • Wanted to like it but was not effective on my body :( Maybe it's good for others tho.

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    Formula wasn't it for me.

  • Wanted to love Native - and did for a while (a year!) And then, it stopped working. Maybe it never really worked all that well? And I realized it was pretty greasy all along, even marking up my clothing. To be honest, my capacity to deal with the quirks timed out. I was ready for a product that just went on less thick and clumpy and lasted all day.

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    I know it's a lot to ask from a natural deodorant, and maybe that product isn't out there yet...but I'm still on the hunt!

  • I am a big fan of NATIVE products. I was looking for a cleaner product to help my sensitive skin. I have tried the deodorant and body wash from their line. They have so many scents to choose from and not to mention it is healthy for your skin with no added preservatives that shouldn't be there.

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    I love NATIVE products there are so many items to choose from I love their deodorant and knowing that is clean and safe for my skin. The only downside of this product is it is quiet pricey for the fewer ingredients, however, if you are okay with that then NATIVE is the product for you!

  • I love the brand mission, and the use of clean deodorant ingredients. I haven’t been able to commit to the full switch to native deodorant but I do believe it’s one of the better natural deodorants out there.

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    Great option for a natural deodorant. Need to just be more consistent.

  • As a a natural/non aluminum deodorant, Native feels hard to apply. The smell of the itself is amazing, though. However, like any other natural deodorant, it doesn't work well as it can't keep body odor for a long time.

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    Work on the texture as it is very chalky

  • It's fine. Unsurprisingly, it isn't nearly as effective as your typical deodorant. I wouldn't expect it to hold up through heavy sweat or stress but if you're working from home and want to take a break from more hardcore ingredients, you could do worse.

  • I have been using this deodorant for 2-3 weeks now and I love it! I got the Palm Leaf & Agave kind and it smells so great, I even keep on getting compliments from my husband on how good I smell :) I love the fact that it has natural ingredients. It works really well! Price point for a natural product like this is also very good.

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    I have been using this deodorant for 2-3 weeks now and I love it! I got the Palm Leaf & Agave kind and it smells so great, I even keep on getting compliments from my husband on how good I smell :) I love the fact that it has natural ingredients. It works really well! Price point for a natural product like this is also very good.

  • Purchased a deodorant because it was a natural/non aluminum option, but it’s sometimes actually painful to apply as it’s dense/hard/chalky. The smell of the deodorant itself is great, though it honestly didn’t work that well as a deodorant for the few times worn

  • The scents of these products are just incredible. I've fallen in love with my Amber & Cedar deodorant and am eager to use the White Tea & Lilac body wash. The deodorant might be the best-scented body product I've used in a while. It was hard to pick between the two scents! I naturally don't really need to use a strong deodorant so I'm not sure how well this will hold up with more sweating/activities.

  • The product wasn't a good deodorizer and didn't help me personally. The scents are lovely though!

  • Sticks better than most organic deodorants, good smells

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    Wish it didn't come in single-use plastic

  • I really love the simplicity of their ingredients, the focus on sustainability, and the scents. I have to say, making the switch from non "natural" deodorants took some time to adjust but I'm really glad I did!

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    The paper packaging is hard because it doesn't stay once you push it up. So I would have to keep my finger in the tube as I apply which makes it messy and awkward.

  • Good quality deodorant with a variety of scents. Big fan! I would definitely test it before completely switching... Some body chemistry may not be compatible with the deodorant formula. Additionally it might take some time for your body to get used to the natural deodorant.

  • I used a travel version of the deodorant- I appreciated the scent options and the formula worked okay, but I found the consistency of the product to be difficult to apply. The overall idea is great, but the application could be better

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    The consistency of the product to be difficult to apply- and definitely not an anti-perspirant