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Mosquito Repellent

Golden Hour™
$22

Rated 4.5 out of 5

Based on 1066 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 (we put it through independent testing, just to be sure!).

Kinfield Golden Hour™ smells amazing, too—think a little bit citrus, a little bit vanilla. There's a reason this one keeps selling out.

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.

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

A 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.

This buy spray smells amazing, but more importantly—it works.

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.

A smiling woman with curly hair sprays Golden Hour repellent spray on her arm in front of a tree.

What's In It

Hero Ingredients

Citronella

Repels mosquitoes

We hand-sourced a strain of Indonesian citronella that has especially high 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 skin-soothing 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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FAQs

Will Golden Hour really help repel mosquitoes?

You bet! Golden Hour's performance has been tested against Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes through two rounds of double-blind testing by an independent lab. While independent results depend on your skin's unique biome, the lab confirmed an average of 3+ hours of protection time for most people. We have hundreds of rave reviews, too!

Will it repel all insects? Is it safe for kids? How often should I reapply? View All FAQs

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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 1066 reviews

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89% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend

Scent	Rated 4 out of 5
Effectiveness	Rated 4 out of 5
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Quality	Rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed by Millie M., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

45 - 54

Best Uses

Outdoors
Travel
Backyard Time
Summer Camp
Family Time

What I Love

Effective
Easy To Use
Clean Ingredients
Kid-Friendly
Perfect for Travel

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Great product!

I love this product, it is one of the few products that works best for the Nats in South Mississippi.

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

We're absolutely thrilled to hear you're loving Golden Hour, Millie! It brings us such joy knowing it's providing effective protection against those persistent Mississippi gnats! ✨ Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us.

xx,
Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Mary H., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

55 - 64

Best Uses

Outdoors
Travel
Daily Use

What I Love

Effective
Wish I Had Found This Earlier
Perfect for Travel

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

The Best!

I recently used this for the first time and it is the best natural bug repellent I’ve used. We spend a lot of time in Mexico and the bugs love me. I did get a few bites using Kinfield but it was mostly due to my application and missing some areas while applying it. I personally liked the smell, as did others (I got compliments on how nice I smelled) but my husband thinks it smells like Lemon Pledge.

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

We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your amazing experience with Golden Hour, Mary H! It's wonderful to know it provided such great protection during your time in Mexico (and even earned you some fragrance compliments along the way! ✨). We had to smile at your husband's Lemon Pledge comment - everyone's nose is different! Thank you for sharing your honest feedback about the application process too - it's so helpful for other customers to know that thorough coverage is key for optimal protection. We're honored to be your natural bug repellent of choice!

xx,
Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Ned A., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

65+

Best Uses

Outdoors

What I Love

Effective

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Excellent

Effective with Non invasive scent - so appreciated!

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 over the moon to hear your wonderful feedback about Golden Hour, Ned! It brings us such joy knowing you've found it to be both effective and appreciate its subtle, non-invasive scent - that's exactly what we were aiming for! Happy Adventuring! ✨

xx,
Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Kim

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

5 Stars

Great item when it’s available!

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Reviewed by Jessica L., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

35 - 44

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Wonderful ToxFree bug spray

Highly recommend.

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 over the moon to hear how effectively our Golden Hour has worked for you, Jessica! Thank you for the incredibly kind review and for being such a cherished member of our community. Happy Adventuring!

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.

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

A 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.

This buy spray smells amazing, but more importantly—it works.

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

FAQs

Use It When

Directions

Recycling

Plastic Bottle

Spray Pump

Great product!

Kinfield

The Best!

Kinfield

Excellent

Kinfield

5 Stars

Wonderful ToxFree bug spray

Kinfield

Plays Well With Others

Golden Hour™
$22