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SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion

Effectively repels mosquitoes, deer ticks, black flies, sand flies, gnats, no-seeums and biting midges. PABA-free. Nongreasy. With vitamin E and aloe. 4 fl. oz. Read and follow label directions and precautions.
Average Customer Rating:
3.778 out of 5
3.8
 out of 
5
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Snapshot (45 reviews)
5 stars
19
4 stars
8
3 stars
10
2 stars
5
1 star
3
28 of 45(62%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Review 21 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
bperry1991
Location:New Hampshire
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:1x a year
Age:16-24
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Normal
not so disappearing blue
Date:June 23, 2011
"I love the smell, and the fact it protects you from the sun and bugs. It really works when it comes to bugs. And living up north where they love to bite, it's a big help. But the blue isn't so disappearing, anywhere. It tends to leave a blue tint to your skin, especially hands when applying it, and severely stains clothes. Otherwise, it's a good product, I just think there should be a colorless version, with this same scent."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 22 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
2blue
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:2-3 x a year
Skin tone:Medium
Skin type:Dry
why blue?
Date:June 19, 2011
"Tried this version of the skin so soft bug repellent-sun block. Have used the white lotion in the past and really like it.
This Blue , I find disappears on your skin, but not on my clothing,"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 23 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
WisconsinMom
Location:Madison, WI
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:4-6 x a year
Age:35-44
Skin tone:Medium
Skin type:Normal
Works for bugs but stays blue on skin!
Date:June 17, 2011
"This is a great skin so soft product for keeping bugs away. The problem is that it really doesn't rub in and stays blue on the skin."
Review 24 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
JOLIE1
Location:West Grove, PA
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:more than 6x a year
Age:35-44
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Dry
Not in love
Date:June 15, 2011
"Not in love with this product. It actually stained my hand blue and is kind of sticky. It seemed to work in regards to sunburn though."
Review 25 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
happymommy2011
love it!!!!!
Date:April 25, 2011
"Works wonderfully! My 10 year old is very allergic to mosquitoes, if he gets bit we end up in the doctors office so I have been using this on him for a few years now and I never have to worry about him getting bit!!!!!!"
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Review 26 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
smudgitt
Location:ohio
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:4-6 x a year
Age:35-44
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Oily
Not what I thought...
Date:January 16, 2011
"I guess I should have read the product description closer. I though this would be good for pool season and camping- but it's not waterproof! The back of the bottle says it's VERY water resistant- but even with the kids just running around and getting sweaty it ran in their eyes and stung so bad we had to rinse it off. And don't even think about going into the pool with it on- I had blood shot eyes for the rest of the day! I think it was my fault for not understanding how whe nthis product should be used."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 27 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
HollyRI
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:4-6 x a year
Age:35-44
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Combination
Smurf
Date:August 5, 2010
"This product is wonderful except for the blue. Maybe this just affects certain individuals but for me the color does not wash off my hands. My son laughed and said I had smurf hands."
Review 28 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Reeny
Location:Cheyenne WY
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:more than 6x a year
Age:25-34
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Combination
LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!!!
Date:July 28, 2010
"My kids LOVE this stuff, it's the only thing I can put on without a fight. It smells great, yet still keeps mosquitoes away. I have on blonde haired, pale skinned little one, who burns easily, and another that is allergic to mosquitoes, this products works great to protect them both."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 29 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Winklepots
Location:Oregon
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:more than 6x a year
Age:25-34
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Combination
Got the Blues
Date:July 14, 2010
"Normally, I love the SSS Bug Guard, but while the blue coloring was fun in theory, it's a nightmare when it gets onto anything other than skin. We took ours to the zoo and the bottle somehow opened in the car, squeezing blue sunscreen onto the seats and some spare clothing. I've spilled the regular white one onto other things, and it's wiped right off, but the blue is another story. Some of it didn't come out.
I'll keep buying the Bug Guard, but I'll be sticking with white for ease of cleanup.
"
Review 30 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
cherry605
This stuff is FANTASTIC!!!!
Date:July 6, 2010
"This stuff has worked wonderful for us for years and we can't stand it when we run out of it!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 31 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
myfbil1
Location:New Hampshire
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:more than 6x a year
Age:55 yrs and older
Blue hands group
Date:June 20, 2010
"Am I the only one who has noticed that my hands are BLUE when I finish applying this product? Also got some on my granddaughter's blouse and it stayed blue. I tossed mine in the trash. Effective, yes; recommended, no."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 32 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Devi
Location:Michigan
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:4-6 x a year
Age:25-34
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Combination
Okay Product
Date:May 26, 2010
"I like the product. I think the bug guard is a great addition to sunscreen but the blue coloring is awful. It stains my hands and if I don't apply a thin amount to my child, it will stain their skin as well. Stick with the product without the dye."
Review 33 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
SR225
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:1x a year
Age:16-24
Skin tone:Fair
Good sunscreen if your a Smurf!!
Date:May 18, 2010
"Its good sunscreen and good bug replent and it has a good smell. But, my child had a blue tint that took forever to disapear and my hands were stained blue for half the day. The next time I put it on my child I made sure to wash my hands right away and the blue came off. But, if your reapplying at the beach, park, or camping it's hard to find a place to scrub your hands clean! Next time I will be buying the non tinted stuff!"
Review 34 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
bonanovas
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:4-6 x a year
Age:25-34
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Oily
It really IS fabulous!
Date:April 5, 2010
"LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! I have a RED HEAD who not only gets scorched by the sun very easily but also bugged by irritating mosquitoes wherever she goes. Because we are campers I was desperate to find something that would protect my daughter from the sun and annoying insects. I tried other bug repellents but was NOT impressed and it was such a hassle combining sunscreen with bug spray just for minimal results. So when I bought this product I was REALLY skeptical. However, that was 6 years ago. Needless to say I am VERY satisfied with the way cool n' fab works. It smells really nice and stays on well. I take this everywhere we go!"
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Review 35 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Heathermomof2
Location:New Hampshire
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:more than 6x a year
Age:16-24
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Combination
Blue skin
Date:March 20, 2010
"I've used this product a few times and have loved it, that is why I gave it 4 stars. The last time however I was using it on a yonger child and to keep them looking at me I put some on my nose. When I was done with the toddler I rubbed it in on my face and he laughed. I went to the bathroom to see the my nose was still blue. It had soaked into my pores and I had to use a face scrub and cleanser to get *most* of the blue off. It took 3 washes to make my face look normal again. Will I use this produte again? Yes. I will just be more carefull about leaving it on in one place for 5 minutes."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 36 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
jbeckman
Location:North Dakota
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:more than 6x a year
Age:16-24
Skin type:Normal
Not just for kids!
Date:January 22, 2010
"I've been using the "coolblue" for years myself! After my family discovered me being allergic to deet they searched and found this product for me. It eased my discomfort with the summer! Now that I have kids of my own, this is something we can share. Especially since my oldest son has sensitive skin."
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Review 37 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Amyrae
great for kids
Date:July 23, 2009
"I love that I can see this as the kids are putting it on, so I know if they are missing spots."
Review 38 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Kizzer31
Location:Long Island, NY
Age:16-24
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Combination
Keep it with me
Date:July 21, 2009
"I am a mom, meaning my pocket book is full of every anyone might possibly need! I keep this product in my bag and apply it on all the kids at parties, BBQ's, and ect. They all love the scent, the fun disappearing color, and the fact that the bugs are not eating them alive!"
Review 39 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
laska
Location:RI
AVON Online Store shopping frequency:more than 6x a year
Age:16-24
Skin tone:Fair
Skin type:Normal
great
Date:July 21, 2009
"smells amazing and works great!"
Review 40 for SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Cool 'n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion
Overall: 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
SJHC
Would not recommend this, buy non-colored.
Date:July 20, 2009
"We have used the white gentle breeze bug guard in the past & really liked it. When I had to reorder, that was out of stock, so I thought I'd try this blue one. Big mistake. The lotion made my son itch & sting. He hates the smell. The blue color stayed on my fingers, even after washing repeatedly with soap and water. Stick with the regular bug guard, it is much better!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.