Off Defense Insect Repellent 2 with Picaridin

• Sensory Odor and Skin-feel Description: This pump spray has a slight fruity citrus aroma that dissipates almost completely. It leaves a barely noticeable residual on skin. If this repellent proves to be effective against mosquitoes, it's a good choice for its low aroma and barely-there skin feel.

• In our tests, this product stained or damaged Vinyl (PVC), Leather, Polyurethane, Painted Metal from Car, Nail Polish (red), Nail Polish (pink), and 90% Polyester 10% Spandex.
• This product did not stain or damage Polycarbonate, Cotton (100%), or Polyester (100%).

The Off Defense Insect Repellent 2 with Picaridin is part of the Insect Repellents test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Insect Repellent models like the Defense Insect Repellent 2 with Picaridin are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Protection against mosquitoes and ticks: A high score means the product is more effective at protecting against mosquitoes. Based on our past testing and advice from independent experts, products effective against mosquitoes should also be effective against other arthropods, including ticks.

Resists damage to materials: A high score means the repellent is less likely to damage common materials we test, like cotton, polyester, and leather.