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Two bottles (one 3 oz, one 6.75 oz) of Kinfield Golden Hour sit on a wood box in front of a greenery backdrop next to twine.

Woman applies Golden Hour Repellent Spray to her arm while outside.

A bottle of Kinfield Golden Hour rests on a wooden table next to a cheese plate and two glasses of wine.

A woman sprays Kinfield Golden Hour Spray onto her toddler's foot while in a garden.

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Mosquito Repellent

Golden Hour™
$22

Rated 4.5 out of 5

Based on 758 reviews

Even more travel-friendly: Shop Golden Hour Wipes!

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

A group of two women and one man sit on a picnic blanket next to a lake while the sun sets.

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 758 reviews

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86% 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 Adrienne N., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

35 - 44

Best Uses

Backyard Time
Family Time
Daily Use

What I Love

Effective
Clean Ingredients
Not Greasy
Kid-Friendly
Wish I Had Found This Earlier

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Works well

Very potent smelling, best sprayed outside. Works well and didn’t get bit as much as usual. I am a mosquito magnet and get large welts from each bite. This has allowed me to get back outside. Not greasy and dries quickly. I didn’t notice it was on after a couple of minutes

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

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Kinfield

We love to hear that, Adrienne! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Golden Hour. Happy Adventuring! 🧡

xx,
Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Lisa S., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

35 - 44

Best Uses

Outdoors
Hiking
Backyard Time

What I Love

Effective
Easy To Use
Clean Ingredients
Smells Great
Works As Promised

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Love!

This works great! I am prone to getting bit, especially while hiking. I used this on my last hike and it worked great AND it smelled good too!

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 love to hear that, Lisa! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Golden Hour. Happy Adventuring! 🧡

xx,
Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Austin T., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

35 - 44

Best Uses

Outdoors
Backyard Time
Family Time

What I Love

Effective
Easy To Use
Clean Ingredients
Works As Promised
Not Greasy

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Hard-Working with Surprising Scent

I picked this up mainly because I was intrigued by the branding and reviews. I hate putting on bug spray that makes me smell like I just bathed in perfume. But of course the efficacy is important too. I was getting eaten alive, like normal, while sitting on our patio enjoying a glass of wine.

I applied a few sprays of this, and I swear it was as magical as the golden hour visual phenomenon for which it’s named. No mosquitos came near me the rest of the night.

It does smell (at least to my nose) really strongly of citronella. But I can certainly live with that considering how well it repels the little yard vampires.

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 love to hear that, Austin! We're so happy to hear that you find Golden Hour to be as magical as we do. Happy Adventuring! 🧡

xx,
Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Francesca G., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

65+

Best Uses

At the Beach
Outdoors
Camping
Backyard Time
Daily Use

What I Love

Effective
Clean Ingredients
Must Have
Feels Good On Skin
Wish I Had Found This Earlier

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Fantastic Product!!

Mosquitos seem to love me this year so I have been looking for a product that actually works! Finally I have found one that does not have terrible ingredients or smells terrible!!

Golden Hour is Heavenly!!

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 love to hear that, Francesca! We're so happy to hear you think Golden Hour is as heavenly as we do. Happy Adventuring! 🧡

xx,
Team Kinfield

Reviewed by Alison S., from United States

Verified Buyer

Reviewing

Golden Hour™

I recommend this product

Age Range

45 - 54

Best Uses

Backyard Time

What I Love

Clean Ingredients

Rated 5 out of 5

Review posted

Love it!

Smells amazing and works great!!

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 love to hear that, Alison! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Golden Hour. 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

Works well

Kinfield

Love!

Kinfield

Hard-Working with Surprising Scent

Kinfield

Fantastic Product!!

Kinfield

Love it!

Kinfield

Plays Well With Others

Golden Hour™
$22