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

  • The first 2 months of using native was fantastic! I really like the branding and used the coconut vanilla scent. However, after 2-months I started noticing that I had much stronger BO after working out and found that the deodorant was no longer working for me. This has happened with a few friends who have tried native as well.

  • I've tried Native a few times and sadly it just doesn't work. It smells nice, but at the end of the day, it doesn't really protect you from smelling bad later in the day.

  • After using this product for a few months, I started having a bad reaction to it when the weather started warming up. The scents were pleasant, but the product is expensive and I had to reapply much more frequently. If I got hot, the product didn't do enough to prevent the BO smell from mixing with the strong deodorant smell. I believe they do have a sensitive version now, but I have not tried it.

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    Price, effectiveness

  • I love the options for plastic or plastic-free packaging. Also love the seasonal scent switch-ups

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    Better packaging on body wash. Difficult to squeeze

  • I tried this for two months and it didn't work for me. I was sweating even more and had to reapply multiple times a day. However I have friends who love it, just not for me.

  • The best "clean" deodorant I've found. Great smelling and love the option for cardboard packaging.

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    The cardboard push-up is a little tricky to use. If you don't have particularly long fingers, there is a high risk of waste. The travel size doesn't have that issue, but naturally isn't as good of a value.

  • The scent was nice and I like that it's aluminum-free but it did not do a good job of preventing sweat. I later learned that your body needs some time to re-adjust, but i did not know this.

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    Clear instructions on how to incorporate aluminum-free deodorant into your life to help ensure users understand that your body takes a while to readjust.

  • As a regular athlete that uses deodorant daily, I did not notice much difference in application and wear.

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    Nice scent and typical application.

  • Great deodorant! Love the scents (fig is the best). My boyfriend is also hooked on it!

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    Nothing! Texture, scent, and performance are great!

  • I've used a few different body washes from this company and I think they do a great job. For the prices, you're getting solid stuff, but nothing extraordinary. My favorite so far has been the cucumber mint wash

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    Longer lasting fragrance!

  • I really enjoyed the scent but it does not last very long. I needed to reapply and definitely felt like my body odor was only slightly gone.

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    Longevity of wear.

  • The scents are really great. My favorite is Sugar Cookie but unfortunately it's a seasonal scent!

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    The deodorant gets a little rough and scratchy so it's not always the most comfortable to apply.

  • Native is...just alright. I'm a fan of their body wash. The scents are great (not too strong and not too light)—especially the cucumber one. It lathers solidly well. Their sunscreen is good! I definitely prefer Supergoop, but Native's is mineral-based. It's not chalky. I really don't like their natural deodorant. It doesn't work for me. It actually irritates my skin.

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    Their deodorant doesn't work for me!

  • I have loved Native for a long time! I have tried many different natural deodorant brands and have consistently found Native to be the best. I always have a few scents at a time and like rotating through but have particularly loved the Cucumber scent.

  • The only natural deodorant I’ve tried that I think works- definitely takes some getting used to and need an occasional reapply but the cardboard tubes are great to bring on the go

  • I wanted to like this but I had such a bad reaction to their baking soda products and then would continue to sweat with the non-baking soda products.

  • Not a fan of this product at all. I found the deodorant to be VERY sticky and it did not work well.

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    Re-formulate to be less sticky and more effective.