Some people are afraid of clowns or heights, but I fear stinky armpits. That’s why I’ve been a diehard antiperspirant user my entire life. As a long-time beauty editor, I’ve tested practically every type of antiperspirant and deodorant out there with zero trepidation—except for the natural ones. But since the natural deodorant category is more popular than ever and it’s my literal job to test and vet beauty products , I put two crowd-pleasing favorites, Native and Lumē, in a head-to-head battle.

Was I nervous that my biggest fear would come true during the weeks of testing? Yep. Did it? Read on to find out—and see which natural deo came out on top between Native vs. Lumē.

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About Native deodorant:

About Lumē deodorant:

Native vs. Lumē Deodorant Sticks: My Reviews

Native vs. Lumē Deodorant Sprays: My Reviews

Final Verdict:

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Native was founded in 2015 and burst onto the scene with clean, simple products crafted from naturally derived ingredients.…