Proven Insect Repellent Spray, Keep Mosquitoes, Ticks and Flies Off, DEET Alternative Repellent, Up to 12-Hour Protection, Great for Camping or Hiking, 6 Ounce, Odorless Spray

This works great! Doesn’t leave a sticky film and keeps the bugs away. I normally get eaten alive, even with other sprays but this one works! Will continue to buy!

I live in a southeast coastal area of the US, about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from a river and 5 miles (8 kilometers) from the ocean. To say that it’s mosquito-and gnat-ridden is an understatement! It’s awful to live in such an amazingly beautiful place, but be unable to enjoy it due to biting insects. So insect repellent is a huge deal around here, for residents and tourists alike. Please believe me when I say that my family has tried every insect repellent in existence, from citronella (ineffective!) to DEET-the heavy duty (works best but smells bad and can be dangerous). Every new type we see or hear of, we’re willing to try! I purchased Proven because the active ingredient is one we’ve not tried before, and I had high hopes! As soon as it arrived, I applied it. The day was a humid, warm one and perfect for the bugs to come out at dusk. And the Proven kept them off of my skin! I enjoyed watching the gnats hovering about 5 cm above my arms (we’re easily entertained, obviously!). The only aspect of Proven that I must take issue with is the length of time they claim for efficacy. I had to re-apply it after about 90 minutes, and again 90 minutes later. I’m not sure why it didn’t last longer, because it is marketed as a long-lasting product. And I did apply it per the instructions on the label. Typically I wouldn’t continue to purchase anything from a company that seemed to blatantly mislead people. I’m still on the fence about buying Proven again. That it worked as long as it did to keep the insects off of my skin in this area, is a minor miracle, actually. But for 12 hours? No, not even 2 hours. I have a problem with that claim. Maybe they tested it in Antarctica or something.

So far this works pretty well! It doesn’t smell much, and what little smell it has fades quickly. If you don’t over apply you won’t feel it on your skin after it’s dried. I only use it on really bad mosquito days. I like that it doesn’t have harsh chemicals.

Works pretty well. Non-aerosol. Not sticky. Hasn't stained clothing.

Finally! A bug spray that doesn’t stink! I’ve only smelled a slight honeydew melon scent at first spray, and seconds later, no scent. And it works too! 😁