Ingredients by brand
What's in Coleman repellents?
The 5 Coleman products we've scored use 3 different active ingredients: DEET, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, 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 Coleman products
DEET 25%–98.11%
In 3 of 5 products
The most widely used synthetic active ingredient in insect repellents. Effective against mosquitoes, ticks, and many biting flies.
In 1 of 5 products
Botanical repellent derived from Corymbia citriodora. PMD (p-menthane-3,8-diol) is the primary active component in many products.
Picaridin 20%
In 1 of 5 products
Synthetic repellent modeled after piperidine compounds in black pepper. Odorless and non-greasy compared to DEET.
Every Colemanproduct we've scored
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| Product | Active ingredient | Mosquito protection | Our score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman 100 MAX Insect Repellent 98% DEETSpray | DEET 98.11% | 6–8 h | 94 |
| Coleman Botanicals Insect Repellent 30% Lemon EucalyptusSpray | Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus 30% | 4–6 h | 85 |
| Coleman DEET Insect Repellent 25% DEETSpray | DEET 25% | 5–6 h | 92 |
| Coleman DEET Insect Repellent 50% DEETSpray | DEET 50% | 6–8 h | 94 |
| Coleman Picaridin Insect Repellent 20% PicaridinSpray | Picaridin 20% | 8–10 h | 95 |