Autan Mosquito & Insect Repellent Pump Spray, Travel Essentials, Suitable For Kids, DEET Free Formula, Up to 8 Hours Protection against Mosquitoes, Biting Flies and Ticks, 100 ml

I'm someone who mosquitoes absolutely love! It's been very problematic on holidays to hot climates, including once having to have steroid treatment for bites I got in Florida. I've been using DEET-containing repellents for a while but have never been very keen on it because of the smell and finding it quite greasy to use - plus it's never been that successful for me. This time I was going to be in the southern US for 6 weeks so decided to do some research on potentially better solutions. Having read quite a bit about repellents this led me to giving Autan a try. It has picaridin (20%) as the active ingredient rather than DEET. And having tried it I have to say I am hugely impressed with the results. In 6 weeks of using a picaridin repellent every day I got a grand total of only three bites on the entire trip. And that's spending time in TX, TN and GA in September/October. What was very insightful was that my wife, who the mosquitoes usually ignore and therefore she doesn't bother with repellent, managed to pick up quite a number of bites in the early days of our trip whereas I was completely bite-free. That encouraged her to start using it too with the same positive effect, with far fewer bites for the rest of the trip. I found the Autan spray to be easy to apply - it has a pleasant smell, was absorbed quickly and was not greasy. I think it is recommended to reapply every 8 hours, but to be honest it was very rare that I reapplied it and it was effective all day. One bottle lasted us around 3 weeks of everyday use. Alas, when we ran out we couldn't easy find it in the US but bought another S.C. Johnson product called OFF! (another with 20% picaridin) as an alternative and it was just as effective. As a couple of extra tips to anyone else mosquito-affected like me - I didn't wear any aftershave for the entire trip just to avoid scents that any bitey-things might find attractive. Also, I took an over-the-counter antihistamine (cetirizine hydrochloride) every day to minimise the reaction to any bites I did get. Obviously do your own research/get medical advice to make sure this is ok for you. So there you have it - sorry for the long review - but this has been a game-changer for me. None of the drawbacks of DEET (smell, greasiness, can damage plastics) and something that is pleasant smelling and gave me a lot of peace of mind when going out. Give it a try - I hope you get the same results!

Love this product. I am a mosquito magnet and 2 years ago I was bitten at least 20 times on each leg. Was extremely painful and distressing. I tried several different sprays but still got bitten although not so bad. I bought Autan to take with me last year and it was a life changer. I religiously, every evening after showering applied it to my legs, arms and neckline ( everywhere thst was exposed) and I only got 2 bites the whole 2 weeks and they were in places not sprayed. I’ve just ordered 2 more bottles for our upcoming holidays.

Works very well initially - but does need to be reapplied throughout the day

Excellent Protection Without the Harsh Chemicals I purchased the Autan Mosquito & Insect Repellent Pump Spray (100 ml) for a recent family trip, and I’m thoroughly impressed with how well it performs. Effectiveness: We used it in the evenings near wooded areas and by lakes where mosquitoes are usually relentless. The spray provided consistent protection for several hours—I’d say close to the advertised 8 hours—without the need for constant reapplication. Even biting flies, which normally don’t give up easily, kept their distance. Formula & Safety: One of the best aspects is that it’s DEET-free. This was important to me since I wanted something gentle enough for kids to use, but still strong enough to keep insects away. I liked that the formula didn’t feel sticky or greasy on the skin. It absorbed quickly and left no noticeable residue. The fragrance is light and much less harsh compared to many other repellents I’ve tried. Convenience & Travel-Friendly: The 100 ml size is perfect for travel—it fit easily into our bags, and the pump spray works smoothly without clogging. The bottle is sturdy enough to carry around without worrying about leaks. Family-Friendly: Because it’s suitable for children, I felt confident applying it to my kids without worrying about exposure to strong chemicals. They didn’t complain about the smell or texture, which is a win! Overall Impression: This spray strikes the right balance between being effective, gentle, and convenient. If you’re looking for a reliable insect repellent that the whole family can use, especially during travel, I highly recommend it. It’s now a must-have in our summer and holiday essentials kit.

I gave the Autan Mosquito & Insect Repellent Pump Spray a try and had mixed results. I couldn’t tell for sure that it kept the bugs away as well as I’d hoped, but I wasn’t bitten excessively either a bit hard to judge. The scent is quite strong and not to everyone’s taste, which is why I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5. It’s easy to apply and doesn’t feel greasy, but if you’re sensitive to smells you might find it a bit overpowering. Overall, decent repellent, but the fragrance is a drawback for me.

Perfect on holiday

I take this on holiday along with the can version. Using this plus tie anti mosquito bracelets is definitely a huge improvement on other sprays in the market. I come home with less than 5 bites compared to being bitten all over. I'd recommend still using bracelets, spray yourself more often than you think no matter the time of day. Couple/alternate with a deet spray in the evenings or in mosquito heavy areas for the ultimate protection. You have to accept that it is not going to work 100%, you'll miss an area, forget to top up or encounter the odd mosquito which just doesn't seem to care. I wouldn't go on holiday without it now!

This works well in Italy, in my experience.

J'en achète régulièrement. J'ai une peau à moustiques. Sans la Autan, je suis entourée d'un nuage de moustiques et bien sûr je suis piquée sans cesse. Avec ce produit, plus de moustiques même les tigres. Plus de piqûres. En plus, il dure plusieurs heures et n'est pas gras. Par contre, il a mauvais goût si vous en mettez sur les doigts

Deuxième tube acheté après celui de l'année dernière. Quand ça marche, pourquoi changer ? L'efficacité est au rendez-vous : moustiques, moustiques tigres et taons me laissent tranquille pendant des heures. Le spray se vaporise bien, pas de difficulté pour une application uniforme. Ce que j'apprécie particulièrement : pas d'odeur chimique agressive comme certains répulsifs qui sentent fort à distance, et surtout aucune sensation collante sur la peau. On peut l'appliquer sans problème sans avoir l'impression d'être enduit de colle. Seul petit inconvénient : si par mégarde vous vous léchez les doigts après application... l'amertume est vraiment désagréable ! Rien de grave, mais vraiment pas bon. Pensez à vous rincer les mains avant de manger quoi que ce soit. En bref : POUR 👍 : Efficace sur tous types de moustiques et taons Application facile, spray qui se diffuse bien Pas d'odeur forte ni de sensation grasse Mon rachat prouve sa fiabilité CONTRE 👎 : Goût amer si contact avec la bouche Conclusion : Un répulsif fiable que je rachète sans hésitation. Il fait son travail sans contrainte d'utilisation.

Produit cher (comme bcp d'autres dans ce type de produit) mais indispensable. Protège parfaitement. On peut à nouveau profiter de la terrasse, mais il faut se badigeonner.

Parfait, très efficace

Semble bien efficace