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.

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2,498 reviews and posts

  • I am not a big fan of their deodorant. It is not really effective especially when you sweat.

  • I tried the coconut one and found it efficient and pleasant to wear. Liked the travel-size one.

  • 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.