Mosquito repellents are recommended when they reach 95% overall and maintain 95% or over at 6 hours.

The CHOICE Expert Rating (or overall score) weights each period of time the product repels mosquitoes – the longer the better. It excludes 5 minutes. 30min = 5%, 60min = 5%, 90min = 10%, 120min = 15%, 150min = 15%, 240min = 20%, 360min = 30%.

How well does the product repel mosquitoes after 5 minutes? We expect them all perform well at this point, so this isn't counted toward the overall score.

How well does the product repel mosquitoes after 30 minutes?

How well does the product repel mosquitoes after 60 minutes (1 hour)?

How well does the product repel mosquitoes after 90 minutes (1.5 hours)?

How well does the product repel mosquitoes after 120 minutes (2 hours)?

How well does the product repel mosquitoes after 150 minutes (2.5 hours)?

How well does the product repel mosquitoes after 240 minutes (4 hours)?

How well does the product repel mosquitoes after 360 minutes (6 hours)?

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

Where does the manufacturer claim the product to be made.

How much did we pay for it when we purchased the product.

How much was the unit cost (price per 100g/mL)

How is the product dispersed on the skin - spray, lotion, roll on, etc.

How large is the container we tested (grams or mL).

How many hours does the product claim to repel mosquitos. Some don't make a claim.

Claimed active ingredients in each product, from the container.

Website with more details on the product.

Does the product make any other claims (untested).

Any other insects that the product claims to repel (untested).