OFF! FamilyCare Insect Repellent Smooth & Dry

Bottom line

For a full day or evening spent outdoors, experts say Off! FamilyCare Smooth & Dry can provide the protection you need with a low concentration of DEET. This aerosol spray contains 15 percent DEET, which proved to be effective for eight hours in lab tests. This repellent lives up to its name with a non-greasy, quick drying formula. For a product with a higher percentage of DEET, try our Best Reviewed pick 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent (Est. $7 for 2 oz) , which contains 34 percent DEET.

Performance

A lower-DEET repellent that tests well against mosquitoes and ticks. Off! FamilyCare Insect Repellent Smooth & Dry contains 15 percent DEET, which is well below the recommendation of 30 percent or less for children. Furthermore, it's effective, lasting around eight hours in tests. A handful of reviewers complain that it doesn't work as well in mosquito-infested areas..

Feel and smell

Lives up to its "Smooth and Dry" name. Off! FamilyCare insect repellent reviews say this formulation doesn't feel greasy on the skin, and some prefer its "fruity" scent to other DEET-based insect repellents. Additionally, this repellent dries quickly, which makes it easier to apply. As with any insect repellent containing DEET, you can damage fabrics, painted surfaces, sunglasses, watches and other objects made of synthetic materials that come in contact with your skin after applying it.