A bottle of Kinfield Golden Hour DEET-Free Repellent lays in the sunlight with the shadow of a palm frond.

Mosquito Repellent

Golden Hour™
$22

Rated 4.5 out of 5

Based on 371 reviews

A clean bug spray that works—naturally.

This first-of-its-kind formula repels mosquitos with a unique strain of Indonesian citronella that's more effective than any other we've found. But don't worry, we put it through independent trials just to be sure. Kinfield Golden Hour™ does the trick, and smells amazing, too—think a little bit citrus, a little bit vanilla. There's a reason this one keeps selling out.

Size: 3oz / 89ml

Golden Hour actually smells good. I’ve even had strangers ask what scent I’m wearing. But more importantly: It works. I’ve tested Golden Hour both in the city and countryside, and so far I’m happily bite-free.

This is definitely not Off!, and that’s exactly what makes us want to put it on.

I can whole-heartedly swear on all the mosquitos in the world that Golden Hour works.

A DEET-free bug spray that doesn’t stink—and works really, really well. My mother, who is even more beloved by biting insects than I am, wore it on a marshy family hike and didn’t get a single nibble.

We tested it all last summer and...didn’t get bitten once.

The story of Golden Hour began in Bali, where our founder encountered a strain of Citronella that was unlike anything she had tried before.

It was effective against mosquitoes, grown locally on an island in Indonesia, and smelled delicious.

We then worked closely with researchers and independent labs to develop and test our perfect formula—a plant-based repellent that actually works.

What's In It

Hero Ingredients

Citronella

Repels mosquitoes

We hand-sourced a special strain of Indonesian citronella that has higher amounts of the key compounds that repel mosquitoes—making it the best, most effective citronella we've ever seen.
Lemongrass

Uplifting

Lemongrass is packed with antioxidants, all while providing a bright and uplifting scent that we love.
Clove Bud

Rejuvenating

Clove offers a radiant glow to skin—plus it has been shown to repel certain mosquitoes.
Lauric Acid

Moisturizing

Lauric Acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid from coconut oil known for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Vanillin

Antioxidant

This oil is an antioxidant that is known for its ability to relax, calm, and lift one's mood—plus it smells delicious.

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Use It When

Any time you'd rather not be snacked on by bugs while dining al fresco, sitting around the campfire, or enjoying an evening stroll.

Directions

Once outside, spray liberally over exposed skin or fitted clothing. Use adult supervision when applying to children. When applying to your face or to children, spray into hands first and pat to apply. Do not use on the hands of children. Reapply every 2 hours or as often as needed. We recommend patch testing on a small area of skin when using for the first time or when using in a new environment, as our product contains essential oils.

Recycling

This product is packaged with a mix of recyclable and non-recyclable materials.

Plastic Bottle

Made from Type 1 plastic, this bottle should be cleaned out and recycled curbside. Don't forget to remove the label!

Spray Pump

Spray misters are made from both plastic and metal, so they can't be recycled at home. Instead, send them to us or to Terracycle to be recycled.

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average rating 4.5 out of 5

Based on 371 reviews

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87% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend

Scent	Rated 3 out of 5
Effectiveness	Rated 4 out of 5
Feel-Good Factor	Rated 4 out of 5
Quality	Rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed by EMILY C., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

35 - 44

Best Uses

Outdoors

What I Love

Effective

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Works Great!

Loved how it sits on your skin and the smell is amazing :)

Scent	Rated 5 out of 5
Effectiveness	Rated 5 out of 5
Feel-Good Factor	Rated 5 out of 5
Quality	Rated 5 out of 5

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Kinfield

We're thrilled that you love our Golden Hour so much, Emily! Thank you for sharing! xx, Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Skyler S., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

25 - 34

Best Uses

Outdoors
Daily Use
Backyard Time
Hiking

What I Love

Easy To Use
Effective
Clean Ingredients
Not Greasy
Feels Good On Skin

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Keeps the bugs off

After living in Charleston I was getting eaten alive. After using Kinfield I didn’t have that issue. Even my boyfriend says it works so well and smells good

Scent	Rated 4 out of 5
Effectiveness	Rated 5 out of 5
Feel-Good Factor	Rated 5 out of 5
Quality	Rated 5 out of 5

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Kinfield

Just what we love hearing! Thank you so much for sharing, Skyler! xx, Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Melissa K., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

35 - 44

Best Uses

Backyard Time
At the Beach
Travel
Picnics

What I Love

Effective
Easy To Use
Clean Ingredients
Smells Great
Works As Promised

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

YESSSSSSS!!!

I used this for the 1st time last night before working in the yard for several hours…not only did I not get bit once, but I loved the smell & the way it made my skin feel! Do you sell bigger bottles?! This will be a summertime staple around my pool! Thank you!

Scent	Rated 4 out of 5
Effectiveness	Rated 5 out of 5
Feel-Good Factor	Rated 5 out of 5
Quality	Rated 5 out of 5

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Kinfield

Yay! We're so happy that you love our Golden Hour, Melissa! We don't currently sell bigger bottles, but I'll be sure to pass your feedback along to our product team. xx, Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Rachel M., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

25 - 34

Best Uses

Outdoors

What I Love

Effective
Easy To Use
Clean Ingredients
Not Greasy

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Works on the Adirondack mosquitos!

I usually get so many mosquito bites when I’m at my lake house- I’ve barely gotten any the last week using this. The smell is not as good as I was expecting based on reviews (but not enough to deduct a star!) I wanted a non toxic bug spray because I hate having deet all over me with kids and dogs around. I find it NOT greasy! Absorbs super quick.

Scent	Rated 4 out of 5
Effectiveness	Rated 5 out of 5
Feel-Good Factor	Rated 5 out of 5
Quality	Rated 5 out of 5

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Kinfield

Oh, what feedback! We couldn't be happier that Golden Hour works for you! xx, Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Rebekah F., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

35 - 44

Best Uses

Outdoors
Daily Use
Backyard Time

What I Love

Effective
Easy To Use
Clean Ingredients
Works As Promised
Wish I Had Found This Earlier

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Unbelievable! It really works.

My husband gets eaten ALIVE by mosquitos, to the point where he will get several bites just taking out the trash. We have tried everything from sprays, stickers, UV lights, coils, etc, etc. Some of it would help reduce the bites a bit, but nothing really worked. I hesitantly tried this, worried it would be another failed attempt, but much to our pleasant surprise, it worked! Really worked. Hours of yard work and he only got 1 bite in the area he forgot to spray. He's used it several times and every time and sees the same success. We're hooked!

Scent	Rated 3 out of 5
Effectiveness	Rated 5 out of 5
Feel-Good Factor	Rated 5 out of 5
Quality	Rated 5 out of 5

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Kinfield

Oh, what a relief! We couldn't be happier that you and your husband found us, Rebekah! xx, Team Kinfield

Mosquito Repellent

Golden Hour™ $22

Golden Hour actually smells good. I’ve even had strangers ask what scent I’m wearing. But more importantly: It works. I’ve tested Golden Hour both in the city and countryside, and so far I’m happily bite-free.

This is definitely not Off!, and that’s exactly what makes us want to put it on.

I can whole-heartedly swear on all the mosquitos in the world that Golden Hour works.

A DEET-free bug spray that doesn’t stink—and works really, really well. My mother, who is even more beloved by biting insects than I am, wore it on a marshy family hike and didn’t get a single nibble.

We tested it all last summer and...didn’t get bitten once.

The story of Golden Hour began in Bali, where our founder encountered a strain of Citronella that was unlike anything she had tried before.

What's In It

Hero Ingredients

Citronella

Repels mosquitoes

Lemongrass

Uplifting

Clove Bud

Rejuvenating

Lauric Acid

Moisturizing

Vanillin

Antioxidant

Use It When

Directions

Recycling

Plastic Bottle

Spray Pump

Works Great!

Kinfield

Keeps the bugs off

Kinfield

YESSSSSSS!!!

Kinfield

Works on the Adirondack mosquitos!

Kinfield

Unbelievable! It really works.

Kinfield

Plays Well With Others

Golden Hour™
$22