Ultrathon Insect Repellent Lotion, 2 oz

I needed an insect repellent and needed it delivered the same day as we were heading to a friend's "cottage" the next morning, and this product was one of the options. I thought I'd give it a try and now, 2 days after returning from the trip have already recommended it to 3 people. This is FANTASTIC!! My son is quite allergic to mosquito bites (once, he had a bite by his left temple and the whole side of his face swelled almost to the point where his eye was swollen shut) so I was pretty nervous about the "cottage" since it is carved out of the deep woods in northern Wisconsin. The cottage was a camper, so we slept in a tent and were outside the entire time - the only clearing of the woods was for the camper, the tent and the fire pit, so mosquitoes were abundant. As soon as we got there I applied this to all exposed skin areas for myself and my son, then used Deep Woods Off on our clothing. My wife opted for Off all over. I applied it at 4pm, went to bed at 11pm. My son came home the next morning with ZERO bites. I came home with one - in the middle of my back (where I had not applied this lotion) and through my shirt (where I had applied Off). My wife came home with about 7-8 bites. PROS: - Goes on like a lotion, so if you do it right you ensure complete coverage, unlike a spray where you could miss (and half of what you spray doesn't land on your skin, anyway). Get under the tops of your socks, up inside your shorts and sleeves, ears, neck, face... - Almost no smell at all. Perhaps a little at first, very mild, but dissipates right away. - You're not inhaling it like you do with sprays. - It lasts. Not sure about 12 hours, but it lasted for us for at least 7 hours - one application. While wearing shorts/short sleeves. CONS: - It feels a bit greasy once it's on. It still feels a bit greasy hours later, but it doesn't look greasy. - Small tubes - only 2 oz. That said, one application covered my and my 7 year old, and I could probably do that at least 2-3 more times out of this one tube. NEUTRAL: - We still had clouds of skeeters buzzing around us. It's not purported to be a magical energy barrier that keeps them from flying all around you, but it does keep them from biting you. - They will still bite where you don't apply it. That's not the fault of the product, it's yours. When putting it on, think like a skeeter - where can they get to? And yes, they bite through fabric so either treat the clothing or treat yourself.

This stuff is amazing!! Was in Big Cypress and Everglades during a mosquito invasion (and I'm a native Floridian so when I say the mosquitos were psycho I mean it). They were nuts. I used these product along with a mosquito jacket (yes that's how bad they were) and never got a bite. The mosquitos and the biting flies were so bad and aggressive that they were flying in our mouths and eyes so obviously you can't put this product near your eyes, but every where else was essential and was protected. This product works great but keep in mind it is water and sweat proof so when it is on your body it is ON your body. We were all day kayaking and not a single bite in those mosquito infested mangroves. So you would think being all day on the water and sweating your *** off that if would come off. Nope. Never had to reapply. In fact you have to scrub it off if you want it off. I like this about the product. I love the staying power and not having to constantly reapply DEET. It also has a very pleasant smell so you don't smell like bug spray. I am also pleased to say that a little goes a long way. I also had protective clothing on that were treated but the areas exposed definitely would of been bit had I not had this stuff on. Amazing stuff.

I bought this bug lotion years ago for a trip out west that didn't allow for aerosols and it worked great, went on easy and clean and kept bugs off of me. I used the original tube for a while with no issues, it did separate a bit after being stored in the car (which made me knock off a star). However, it's still the best out there and actually works.

In my quest for the perfect bug repellent, I stumbled upon this fantastic bug repellent lotion cream. I prefer lotion over spray because it's not sticky, and this one doesn't disappoint! Despite its small bottle size, a little goes a long way with this powerful cream. A tiny quarter-sized amount is all you need for effective coverage in any area. This bottle will last me quite a while, which is a great value. What sets this cream apart is its incredible potency. Whether I'm hiking or on the farm, it keeps insects and bugs at bay. I've had pleasant, bug-free experiences every time. this bug repellent cream is a compact powerhouse. It's highly effective, non-sticky, and long-lasting. If you're looking for top-notch bug protection for your outdoor adventures, look no further. This cream is a must-have for bug-free and enjoyable outings. Highly recommended!

Bought this for my August trip to Florida and Georgia. Overall, I love it! Cons: Feels greasy, and leaves you looking greasy. Attracts dirt due to the grease layer Slight smell (reminds me of scotch tape, and it doesn't bother me but it is there) Pros: Uhh.... IT WORKS! I was in Savannah Georgia, in a cemetery (Bonaventure, so FULL of lush greenery right next to the river). I was getting smacked in the face and ears by mosquitoes but not one single bite. I call that a miracle, honestly. I was out doing paddle boarding down narrow water ways surrounded by lush foliage in Florida at dusk and dawn- not a single bite. I'm not sure how water resistant this is, since I didn't get into the water while using it. I did, however, sweat profusely due to the humidity and heat but it never seemed to wear off. Also use sunscreen with it without issue. I'm not a fan of it feeling somewhat gross, but I take that over getting bit. I spent 4 days outside in Florida and Georgia and I didn't get bit. I realize I sound like a broken record, but I'm just so amazed. I've used Off Spray in the past (I live in the woods in Texas) and usually still get bit a couple times so it was amazing how much better this worked. I think with it being a lotion, that helps too. I didn't put it on my face since I break out so easily, but I did use it around my neck. No issues. It is small, so if you're going to be gone for an extended time, or be using it on multiple people, then I'd get more than one. It does cover well, though.

I am in the middle of a huge battle with fleas at my home, and it has gotten worse and worse to the point the fleas are practically eating me alive and making my life unbearable and miserable. I saw this and was curious if it would work or not, considering some reviews claiming it was ineffective for them, but this product was my life saver! I started using it the day I got it, and I went from getting 10- 20 bites on my legs to none! The bottle seems small, but you don't need to use much of it to be effective, I applied a thin layer from around my ankles to my knees, and that stopped all the biting. I went from finding fleas on my legs/ankles multiple times a day, to not seeing a single one anymore. I was even convinced that the fleas might be gone because of how effective this worked for me! The smell almost smells kind of plastic like, but its not bad at all. Hopefully this will make life more tolerable until I can finally rid of the fleas, but I 100% recommend this to anyone who is being harassed by fleas.

Well, this stuff really works, and it is very sweat resistant, BUT it's really sticky and REALLY hard to remove. I bought it to wear on long bike rides. I seem to be delicious to insects, especially biting flies and the sprays would sweat off after an hour or so and I'd get eaten alive. So this was the first ride in forever when I didn't get bitten - seriously, I'm not sure how flies can land on me and bite me when I'm riding over 15 mph, but they find a way! So, I didn't get bitten, which was the good news, but by the end of a 30 mile ride I was literally COVERED with gnats and other small insects that stuck to the stuff like flypaper! Plus, I've taken 2 showers, I've scrubbed and scrubbed and scrubbed, but my skin still feels sticky and I can still smell the stuff. I'm sorta afraid to let my cats near me lest they get deet on them. I may try yet ANOTHER shower to see if I can get it off. Soooo I dunno. If you're in the jungle somewhere and have to worry about malaria or other horrible diseases this would be the ticket. For bike rides and other more casual uses... I'm not so sure. UPDATE 1: Soooo... I bathed AGAIN to try to get the stuff off. This time I soaked in the hottest water I could stand and then scrubbed with dish washing detergent. I was at least able to get rid of the smell, but my skin still feels like it's covered in wax. On the plus side, I may never need insect repellent again since this stuff seems un-removable! I'm sorta thinking this might be a case where the cure is worse than the problem. So suffice it to say that unless I'm gonna go trudging through the jungles of Borneo, I probably won't be using this again! UPDATE 2: Perhaps I'm just stubborn, but I wasn't quite willing to give up on this stuff yet. I tried again using significantly less lotion and had much better results. I used a tiny pea-sized dot for my legs and on 2 separate rides didn't get any bites. The thing is, it's difficult to get an amount that tiny to spread evenly, so I had to mix it with some hippy dippy essential oil insect repellent. The combination of the two worked wonderfully - the oil helped it to spread evenly and I didn't end up with the flypaper effect. Also didn't notice a problem in removing it this way. Still a work in progress, but I'm happier than I was on the first attempt!

I had purchased this because I was traveling in Costa Rica and would be staying deep in the rainforests from morning to night where there are so many insects. Whenever I would use this, I would have no more than like 3 insect bites a day. This stuff is not a joke it really works and protects you from getting bitten. I don't know how more people don't know about it. When you apply it you can feel a little heat or very very mild burning thing and I think that makes sense because of how much it protects you from bites. It does not cause pain at all. If I did get an insect bite it would be in the exact areas where I did not apply this so I know this works very well.