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

  • 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

  • Love, love, love! I finally don't break out when using deodorant..

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    Nothing.

  • My favorite deodorant!! I have sensitive skin & have gotten chemical burns from many other products. This is the only one that doesn't irritate my skin, and it's definitely the only natural deodorant that lasts. It's not an antiperspirant, but honestly I hardly notice because it smells so great anyway. I also use the lotion and bodywash, and I couldn't be happier!

  • I’ve been looking for a natural deodorant that doesn’t smell bad and this one is perfect. Works great without all the toxins added.

  • Love all of the natives' products. Seems to be one of the safest brands to use on your body. The deodorants smell great and help kill order for sure.. Don't expect not to sweat, bc you are supposed to. But this product naturally kills that unwanted odor.

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    Paper packaging or aluminum

  • It does not work for me!!! I can only get away with using for 2-3 hours before I start to smell. I feel like it doesn’t really have any anti odor properties, but maybe it’s just a personal issue. If you’re just lounging around home or not really moving your body too much it’s fine, but if you’re walking / moving a lot, it won’t work well

  • I tried Native when it first hit the market so I’m not sure if there has been any updates to the formula. I was attempting to swap to natural products and gave Native a try. Although the packaging is appealing I found that during work (I waitress) the deodorant didn’t hold up very well. The scent would be overwhelming once I sweat in way that you could tell I was sweating. Additionally the deodorant stained all of my white clothing (a yellow tint)

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    Improve formula to be anti stain