Sawyer Products 20% DEET Premium Family Insect Repellent Controlled Release

I found this product from a TikTok recommendation and almost didn’t buy it because I usually only use spray repellents. I was very skeptical about a cream. I am officially eating my words. When I tell you this is the best insect repellent I have ever used, I am not exaggerating. You do not need a lot at all. It is not a lotion. A tiny amount goes a long way. I rubbed a small dab between my hands and applied it to my arms and legs and that was it. No bites. None. I was basically invisible to mosquitoes. It feels secure without being greasy, heavy, or overwhelming, and the controlled-release formula clearly does its job. This is now my go-to repellent and I will absolutely be repurchasing. Final note because it matters: you truly only need the tiniest amount. Rub it on your hands first, then apply to skin, and you are good to go. Definitely recommend.

I had been using a standard brand insect repellent, even the top product in their lineup, and it felt like I was wearing mosquito attractant. I was getting eaten alive instead of the occasional bite I was used to. I picked up this stuff and applied it to my ankles and wrists once a day in the morning. One week later, I have not been bitten once. It worked extremely well for me. I am officially a believer in Sawyer Products 20 percent DEET Premium Family Insect Repellent Controlled Release.

Very little scent and I think it works very well to keep bugs from biting. However, the lotion is a weird consistency. I'm not sure if I got an old bottle or perhaps it reacted to the heat in shipping, but it separated into a very thick clear gel (like petroleum jelly) and a very thin white liquid. Once I opened it up and stirred it with a q-tip, it got a little better but still separates easily and makes me worry that the bottle will leak if I pack it for travel. But at home, works very well with mosquitos and is not unpleasant to apply, like a lot of sprays.

As the state bird for my beautiful state is the mosquito, I'm all in when it comes to a decent mosquito repellent - and this one doesn't disappoint. I've also used the Off brand lotion, it's also good. But I lucked out being able to get this brand at a much reduced price. It's very effective, and I much prefer lotions to sprays. Why on earth don't more companies make mosquito/insect repellent lotion? I can't even find any in the stores, and trust me, I've looked. There is also little to no scent to this, no sticky residue - an added bonus. I'd also like to give yet another shout-out to the mosquito repellent wristbands by Cliganic, they're an excellent product. Often I just wear one of these, unless it's dusk when the mosquitoes are having a warplane swarming contest. Anyway, this lotion is a good product and I will definitely purchase more.

This product really worked to prevent mosquito! One of the most effective product we’ve used.

I'm a mosquito magnet! This lotion has made my life bearable during mosquito season, which has become longer due to climate change. I was getting bitten indoors (as well as outdoors) because a few mosquitos manage to get in the house and they always find me! I put this on all exposed skin (except my face) every morning, and it keeps me from getting bitten all day. It may not last quite as long as promised (11 hours), but lasts almost all day. It is unscented, but has a faint odor of deet, which isn't too bad.

The item was wrapped with plastic but still leaked. There was no tape around the top so it loosen up. I lost 1/4 of the product. It say that it's odorless but there is an odor on my hands from cleaning off the bottle. Hopefully you can see how much is left inside the bottle.

First time in decades that I enjoyed camping. Used on arms, legs, neck and throat areas - zero mosquito bites, zero chiggers, zero ticks, and it repelled other flying and crawling pests. Family members who used agree that this is a necessity for every outdoor event.

Excellent. No smell from this product. Applied under sun cream and had no bites at all.