Ingredients by brand
What's in Ben's repellents?
The 5 Ben's products we've scored use 2 different active ingredients: DEET and Picaridin.
By the Notch Wellness team · Updated June 28, 2026 · Reviewed against our scoring methodology
We make Notch, so we're not a neutral third party. Ingredients and concentrations come from each product's label; scores come from our published methodology.
Active ingredients in Ben's products
DEET 30%–100%
In 3 of 5 products
The most widely used synthetic active ingredient in insect repellents. Effective against mosquitoes, ticks, and many biting flies.
Picaridin 20%
In 2 of 5 products
Synthetic repellent modeled after piperidine compounds in black pepper. Odorless and non-greasy compared to DEET.
Every Ben'sproduct we've scored
Open a product for its full ingredient list, protection time and review.
| Product | Active ingredient | Mosquito protection | Our score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's 100 Tick and Insect Repellent Pump SpraySpray | DEET 100% | 6–8 h | 97 |
| Ben's 30 Tick & Insect Repellent Eco-SpraySpray | DEET 30% | 6–7 h | 96 |
| Ben's 30 Tick & Insect Repellent WipesWipe | DEET 30% | 5–6 h | 94 |
| Ben's Repellent LotionLotion | Picaridin 20% | 8–10 h | 97 |
| Ben's Tick Repellent Eco-SpraySpray | Picaridin 20% | 8–10 h | 97 |