CLEAN + CONSCIOUS AWARDS 2025 PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH
DEET-Free Insect Repellent Lotion – Fend
BRONZE + EDITOR'S CHOICE
Best Personal Care 2025
$19.95
FEND is Australia’s longest-lasting, clinically proven DEET-free insect repellent, offering 14 hours of protection against mosquitoes and 6 hours against sandflies. It also protects against wasps, ticks and midges. Safe for babies from 2 months and suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, it features a hypoallergenic, non-greasy formula.
Clean Ingredients / Materials
Formulated with excellent clean ingredients.
Ethical Practices
Fend’s ethical practices include subjecting clinical trials to review and approval by ethics committees, sourcing all ingredients from reputable, established suppliers and ensuring that the lotion is made in the USA using child-free labour.
Sustainable Practices
Fend emphasises sustainability as a core commitment to protecting people and the environment by adopting a responsible approach to formulation, packaging and production. Their active ingredient has low aquatic toxicity, making it safer for waterways and marine life compared to other repellents. The brand uses recyclable PET for primary packaging to minimise plastic waste and promote a circular economy, while exploring options for refillable or biodegradable solutions. The brand also prioritises ethical sourcing and responsible production by collabourating with suppliers that share their environmental values and striving to reduce their carbon footprint in manufacturing and distribution. Choosing Fend supports both insect protection and sustainability.
Social Impact
Fend prioritises social responsibility by providing safe, DEET-free insect protection while supporting communities and environmental initiatives. They collaborated with the GIVIT Foundation to donate 1,000 products to flood-affected families in Queensland, helping combat mosquito-borne diseases. The brand also focuses on public health education by raising awareness of insect-borne diseases and promoting their hypoallergenic formula, safe for babies and those with sensitive skin. Additionally, their products are reef and ocean-friendly, using non-harmful ingredients and eco-conscious packaging to minimise their environmental impact.
Product Reviews by Experts
I actually really loved this insect repellent, like, finally one that works without that gross sticky feel or overpowering smell. It goes on like a nice lotion, feels super lightweight and doesn’t make you feel like you need a shower afterwards. Plus, it’s DEET-free and safe for kids and pregnancy, which makes it such an easy go-to for the whole family. Total game changer for outdoor days I was honestly really impressed by how much FEND has thought about the bigger picture. Not only does it keep mozzies away, but it’s also way gentler on the environment then most repellents. I love that the active ingredient won’t mess with waterways, huge if you’re using it around rivers or the beach. And the fact they’re using recyclable packaging and working on refill options? So good! It just feels like a brand that’s doing the right thing without making a big fuss about it.
I love the packaging, nice and bright and easy to read. It would stand out on a shelf in stores! The product went on well, a little bit goes a long way and absorbed well into the skin. I love that the brands active has a very low environmental (aquatic) toxicity and that they prioritise sustainable packaging to reduce waste. I really like that they collaborate with GIVIT Foundation donating to flood-impacted families in Queensland to help protect them from mosquito-borne diseases!
I love that this does not have that strong, chemical odour or most insect repellents out there. This has a more mild scent which doesn’t irritate my nose which is a huge plus! I was delighted to hear of this Insect Repellent Lotion being safe for our water ways and oceans, as this aspect of the product hadn’t even crossed my mind, but makes so much sense- Brilliant!
DEET-Free Insect Repellent Lotion – Fend
$19.95
I actually really loved this insect repellent, like, finally one that works without that gross sticky feel or overpowering smell. It goes on like a nice lotion, feels super lightweight and doesn’t make you feel like you need a shower afterwards. Plus, it’s DEET-free and safe for kids and pregnancy, which makes it such an easy go-to for the whole family. Total game changer for outdoor days I was honestly really impressed by how much FEND has thought about the bigger picture. Not only does it keep mozzies away, but it’s also way gentler on the environment then most repellents. I love that the active ingredient won’t mess with waterways, huge if you’re using it around rivers or the beach. And the fact they’re using recyclable packaging and working on refill options? So good! It just feels like a brand that’s doing the right thing without making a big fuss about it. I love the packaging, nice and bright and easy to read. It would stand out on a shelf in stores! The product went on well, a little bit goes a long way and absorbed well into the skin. I love that the brands active has a very low environmental (aquatic) toxicity and that they prioritise sustainable packaging to reduce waste. I really like that they collaborate with GIVIT Foundation donating to flood-impacted families in Queensland to help protect them from mosquito-borne diseases! I love that this does not have that strong, chemical odour or most insect repellents out there. This has a more mild scent which doesn’t irritate my nose which is a huge plus! I was delighted to hear of this Insect Repellent Lotion being safe for our water ways and oceans, as this aspect of the product hadn’t even crossed my mind, but makes so much sense- Brilliant! FEND is Australia’s longest-lasting, clinically proven DEET-free insect repellent, offering 14 hours of protection against mosquitoes and 6 hours against sandflies. It also protects against wasps, ticks and midges. Safe for babies from 2 months and suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, it features a hypoallergenic, non-greasy formula.
Categories: Best Personal Care 2025
$19.95
I actually really loved this insect repellent, like, finally one that works without that gross sticky feel or overpowering smell. It goes on like a nice lotion, feels super lightweight and doesn’t make you feel like you need a shower afterwards. Plus, it’s DEET-free and safe for kids and pregnancy, which makes it such an easy go-to for the whole family. Total game changer for outdoor days I was honestly really impressed by how much FEND has thought about the bigger picture. Not only does it keep mozzies away, but it’s also way gentler on the environment then most repellents. I love that the active ingredient won’t mess with waterways, huge if you’re using it around rivers or the beach. And the fact they’re using recyclable packaging and working on refill options? So good! It just feels like a brand that’s doing the right thing without making a big fuss about it. I love the packaging, nice and bright and easy to read. It would stand out on a shelf in stores! The product went on well, a little bit goes a long way and absorbed well into the skin. I love that the brands active has a very low environmental (aquatic) toxicity and that they prioritise sustainable packaging to reduce waste. I really like that they collaborate with GIVIT Foundation donating to flood-impacted families in Queensland to help protect them from mosquito-borne diseases! I love that this does not have that strong, chemical odour or most insect repellents out there. This has a more mild scent which doesn’t irritate my nose which is a huge plus! I was delighted to hear of this Insect Repellent Lotion being safe for our water ways and oceans, as this aspect of the product hadn’t even crossed my mind, but makes so much sense- Brilliant! FEND is Australia’s longest-lasting, clinically proven DEET-free insect repellent, offering 14 hours of protection against mosquitoes and 6 hours against sandflies. It also protects against wasps, ticks and midges. Safe for babies from 2 months and suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, it features a hypoallergenic, non-greasy formula.
Categories: Best Personal Care 2025
I actually really loved this insect repellent, like, finally one that works without that gross sticky feel or overpowering smell. It goes on like a nice lotion, feels super lightweight and doesn’t make you feel like you need a shower afterwards. Plus, it’s DEET-free and safe for kids and pregnancy, which makes it such an easy go-to for the whole family. Total game changer for outdoor days I was honestly really impressed by how much FEND has thought about the bigger picture. Not only does it keep mozzies away, but it’s also way gentler on the environment then most repellents. I love that the active ingredient won’t mess with waterways, huge if you’re using it around rivers or the beach. And the fact they’re using recyclable packaging and working on refill options? So good! It just feels like a brand that’s doing the right thing without making a big fuss about it. I love the packaging, nice and bright and easy to read. It would stand out on a shelf in stores! The product went on well, a little bit goes a long way and absorbed well into the skin. I love that the brands active has a very low environmental (aquatic) toxicity and that they prioritise sustainable packaging to reduce waste. I really like that they collaborate with GIVIT Foundation donating to flood-impacted families in Queensland to help protect them from mosquito-borne diseases! I love that this does not have that strong, chemical odour or most insect repellents out there. This has a more mild scent which doesn’t irritate my nose which is a huge plus! I was delighted to hear of this Insect Repellent Lotion being safe for our water ways and oceans, as this aspect of the product hadn’t even crossed my mind, but makes so much sense- Brilliant! DEET-Free Insect Repellent Lotion – Fend
FEND is Australia’s longest-lasting, clinically proven DEET-free insect repellent, offering 14 hours of protection against mosquitoes and 6 hours against sandflies. It also protects against wasps, ticks and midges. Safe for babies from 2 months and suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, it features a hypoallergenic, non-greasy formula.
Categories: Best Personal Care 2025
I actually really loved this insect repellent, like, finally one that works without that gross sticky feel or overpowering smell. It goes on like a nice lotion, feels super lightweight and doesn’t make you feel like you need a shower afterwards. Plus, it’s DEET-free and safe for kids and pregnancy, which makes it such an easy go-to for the whole family. Total game changer for outdoor days I was honestly really impressed by how much FEND has thought about the bigger picture. Not only does it keep mozzies away, but it’s also way gentler on the environment then most repellents. I love that the active ingredient won’t mess with waterways, huge if you’re using it around rivers or the beach. And the fact they’re using recyclable packaging and working on refill options? So good! It just feels like a brand that’s doing the right thing without making a big fuss about it. I love the packaging, nice and bright and easy to read. It would stand out on a shelf in stores! The product went on well, a little bit goes a long way and absorbed well into the skin. I love that the brands active has a very low environmental (aquatic) toxicity and that they prioritise sustainable packaging to reduce waste. I really like that they collaborate with GIVIT Foundation donating to flood-impacted families in Queensland to help protect them from mosquito-borne diseases! I love that this does not have that strong, chemical odour or most insect repellents out there. This has a more mild scent which doesn’t irritate my nose which is a huge plus! I was delighted to hear of this Insect Repellent Lotion being safe for our water ways and oceans, as this aspect of the product hadn’t even crossed my mind, but makes so much sense- Brilliant!You Might Also Like