Native reviews and discussion

3.8

67% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Sophisticated, natural-leaning fragrances
  • Clean, cruelty-free formulations
  • Comfortable, smooth application
  • Non-stripping, lathery body washes
  • Inconsistent odor protection
  • White residue and staining
  • Gritty, sticky deodorant texture
  • Can cause underarm irritation

Native earns praise in reviews for clean ingredients, refined scents (Coconut & Vanilla, Eucalyptus & Mint, Lilac & White Tea) and comfortable, non-irritating wear for many, but effectiveness is inconsistent: several reviewers report odor breakthrough, frequent reapplication, staining, and texture issues. Reviews note body wash and haircare smell fresh and lather well, while deodorant can underperform in heat or workouts and sometimes causes rashes or gritty residue.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,498 reviews and posts

  • I love the range of scents for Native. Good smelling without being so overpowering. However, the deodorant is hard to apply when it’s hot outside- it becomes very thick and hard to apply a thin layer.

  • Great packaging but didn't really work for me sadly. I feel like if anything it created body odor.

  • Smells great, doesn’t work well with body odors.

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    Pricing is expensive for an OK product.

  • I live their body wash but find that the deodorant doesn’t work super well.

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    the deodorant needs to be stronger!

  • The deodorant didn't work for me, personally. But I appreciate the ingredient list. I have actually switched over to using glycolic acid as a deodorant (started with The Ordinary just because I had it on hand) and that has worked the best for me!

  • Great range of scents and actually works well for a natural deodorant, as someone who used to rely on heavy chemical deodorants.

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    A spray-on, natural anti-perspirant would complete the experience!

  • I bought and used two full Native deodorants last year and while I had no problems with the effectiveness of the product in terms of body odor and sweat, my armpits were increasingly getting darker and darker! I decided to buy it again just to see if it was an issue with the first stick, but, I could tell it was just the way this deo is formulated. I decided to Google around and see if other POCs were having the same problem and I saw other people of color also saying it stained their pits and left dark marks. I will not use this is deo again.

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    Figure out why this formula is staining armpits for some people of color? I think this is a common problem for some natural deos but I've found other natural deos that have not effected my pits like Native did.

  • Great brand, great product!

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    It takes some adjusting to switch from an antiperspirant & deodorant to just a deodorant. I'm sure they get many complaints that their deodorant "doesn't work," but I think that has a lot to do with the fact that people didn't realize that they were using an antiperspirant before. I think Native could do better with customer education on this. Could be a really cool idea for content as well.

  • This is really the only deodorant I have used since stopping antiperspirants that actually works. It keeps me relatively dry, even in sweaty situations.

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    The scents don't necessarily hold up during wear.

  • I love the smell of this deodorant and it doesn't make me sensitive. I can develop rashes to many deodorants but this one is fine.

  • Smells good but if you are prone to sweating I'd try a different brand of natural deodorant

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    Doesn't last long enough

  • I loved the way it smelled, but I did not love the way it worked. I was still sweaty and when my smell broke through the fragrance, it was very unpleasant.

  • This deodorant works decently, but really is not suitable for anybody with significant sweating. It is not very strong, but for me, it worked fine.

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    Could have stronger antiperspirant qualities.

  • I have tried both the power + cotton and the citrus + herbal musk deodorants and both made me smell like flowers and body odor. I liked the feel of the deodorants and the smells, but maybe mixed with my personal body chemistry it just wasn't a match.

  • I was looking for a clean deodorant brand, and as much as I wanted to love native, it applied so chalky and kind of ripped at my skin when I applied.

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    Formula needs to be updated but scents are great!

  • I was excited to use this product however I found that it made me smell much more then I ever used to. I tried to use it for a couple months but I ended up returning to my old product.

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    Texture of the product was not great and left marks on clothes

  • This review is about their body soap! I've used the cucumber mint and lilac white tea, but the latter was a bit drying. They smell fantastic though and are worth the couple extra dollars if you want a clean alternative and can find a formula that works with your skin type (cucumber mint was great for me).

  • Purchased a few scents of the deodorant. Ended up having armpits that smelled like dead flowers after a couple of hours. This product did not work for my body. I do really like the simple and modern branding though!

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    The scents that are available.

  • Doesn't actually work if you sweat at all. Really just attempts to cover up the smell, but if you are sweating, the smell gets out regardless. I realize it's not an anti-perspirant...

  • It worked for me! The scent is pleasant but not overwhelming.

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    I would like a clear version, it will still get on your clothes especially if you like to wear black!