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

  • Great scents. The deodorant burned my armpits slightly so I had to discontinue using it. Love the hair conditioner!

  • The only deodorant I use. The standard kind of deodorant make my armpits itchy, so I had to switch to an aluminum free version. I felt like other aluminum free versions didn't always do the job for me, so Native has been my go-to. I love their scent selection. I've gone through at least 3 different scents. I also saw that they recently came out with plastic free packaging, which is pretty cool. I get mines at Target.

  • I know their deodorant is quite controversial but, I really love it! It works for me personally and it's nice knowing that the ingredients in it is beneficial for my skin.

  • native was the only natural deodorant that worked for me for awhile, and then i had to switch scents due to an allergic reaction. that’s when i figured out that some scents work really well while others don’t work at all. they also often leave a pretty tough-to-remove residue on bras and tighter shirts, and white fabric is easily discolored by it.

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    i wish all the scents worked equally as well, but the consistency is what i think should be worked on first

  • Love the body wash, didn’t love the deodorant! They have nice combinations of smells but the deodorant was meh and left a good amount of white cast. Natural deodorant is tricky but I much prefer Live Clean!

  • Their deodorant didn’t work for me. I have sensitive skin and ended up with a rash. When I tried their sensitive skin version it didn’t do much to reduce odor.

  • Best natural deodorant I have tried. I used the coconut lime scent and it was great for daily use but it didn’t stand up to really hot days or workouts.

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    Great for those looking for a natural deodorant. Would love more scent options. Was very expensive compared to other deodorants.

  • I liked the packaging and the smell! Protection-wise, not really good but I'm guessing definitely okay for the rest of the public since I have hyperhidrosis (I sweat a lot lol). I prefer bar deodorants over any other presentation and I liked the consistency of this one.

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    Maybe a stronger anti-sweat formula would be nice

  • Native was my first natural deodorant that I liked and continued to purchase. The light scents and application similar to the mainstream brand is what caught me initially, but after use I found that this deodorant really does work and it works for a decent amount of hours. I would say this deodorant lasts a strong half of the day. Reapplication may be needed if you're doing an intense physical activity.

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    The only downside to this deodorant is the paste-like consistency. I don't love it. Sometimes it leaves white marks on my clothes (that wash out) but during the summer I don't necessarily want to be walking around with white marks on my black tank tops.

  • Great smells and really great at breaking out into regular consumers with aluminum free.

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    They just didn’t cover for long enough for me. I had to reapply two or three times a day

  • I’ve tried many natural deoderants, and while I loved the scent of the few sticks I tried, I unfortunately developed a large rash under my arms that left me in pain for most of the day while wearing these deoderants. The body wash is one of my favourites and it’s a staple in my shower.

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    I would like to see a larger variety of formulas, it seems a lot of natural deodorants use the same ingredients which makes it difficult for people with sensitive arms to use.

  • I have the sunscreen. It's alright, it leaves a white overcast which I feel like a lot of the large sunscreen companies are able to overcome, but maybe because this product is suppose to not have the ingredients that are linked to cancer?

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    White overcast for sunscreen & price

  • I love this deodorant. The scents are nice and not overpowering. Normally, I switch back and forth between natural deodorants because they stop working after a few weeks. However, I've been using Native for 6 months and we're still going strong!

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    I love the idea of refills to not waste as much packaging. I'm not sure if they do that or not.

  • This product is the worst & I've tried every single scent, hoping to find a natural deodorant that works for me (including the sensitive skin option). I developed a crazy rash that wouldn't go away for months & never would've thought it was due to a "natural" product. The second I stopped using it, my rash went away almost immediately.

  • I think this is a great product. I always had difficulty staying dry and smell free, this does the trick!

  • This product was just okay for me - definitely did not feel like it worked well consistently.

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    Wish that there wasn’t synthetic fragrance