Every repellent we've scored
Consumer sprays, lotions, and wipes, each scored against the same published rules for effectiveness, transparency, evidence, and safety. How scoring works.
12 products
Proven
Proven 14 Hour Mosquito + Tick Lotion – Odorless
Picaridin 20%
Complete protection
Ben's
Ben's Repellent Lotion
Picaridin 20%
Complete protection
Sawyer
20% Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion
Picaridin 20%
Complete protection
Sawyer
Family Controlled Release Insect Repellent
DEET 20%
Complete protection
Zevo
Zevo On-Body Mosquito and Tick Repellent Lotion
IR3535 20%
Complete protection
3M
3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent
DEET 34.34%
Complete protection
NotchOur product
Nourish + Defend Botanical Insect Repellent
Geraniol 5%
Complete protection
Not recommended
Combination sunscreen/repellent
Avon
Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Gentle Breeze SPF 30 Lotion
IR3535 7.5%
Complete protection
Not recommended
No proven mosquito protection
Babyganics
Babyganics Mosquito Repellent Lotion – Fragrance Free
Cedarwood oil 0.70% · Citronella oil 0.95%
Complete protection
Not recommended
Potentially not EPA compliant
Para'Kito
Para'Kito Mosquito Repellent Roll-On Gel
Citronella oil 2.475% · Clove oil 0.21%
Complete protection
Not recommended
Formula not fully disclosed +2 more
the BUZZ skin
BUZZ Charleston Bug Defying Body Oil
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus · Proprietary essential oil blend (undisclosed)
Complete protection
Not recommended
Formula not fully disclosed +2 more
the BUZZ skin
BUZZ Beach Body Glow + Bug Repellent Beauty Oil
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus · Proprietary essential oil blend (undisclosed)
Complete protection