1.0
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Doesn’t work
This doesn’t work for repelling mosquitos, but it does smell nice.
7/5/2025
What it is: A two-in-one natural insect repellent and solid body lotion bar that keeps bugs away while intensely nourishing skin for full-body protection and hydration.Skincare Concerns: DrynessFormulation: OilFragrance Description: A bug-blocking blend of citronella, cedarwood, geranium, and lemongrass repels bugs naturally while leaving a bright, clean citrus scent.Highlighted Ingredients:- Cocoa Butter: Is packed with fatty acids to intensely nourish dry skin and lock in moisture.- Citronella: An essential oil with a citrus scent that mosquitoes hate and humans love.- Cedarwood: A plant-based insect repellent with a lovely woody and earthy aroma.Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.What Else You Need to Know: Bug Balm is a wax- and DEET-free insect repellent that doubles as an intensely moisturizing skin treatment. Unlike sticky sprays or heavy balms, this solid lotion bar melts effortlessly into skin, delivering breathable hydration while keeping bugs at bay. It’s perfect for luxurious, full-body application. Packaging may vary while Kate McLeod transitions Dusk Stone to its new name, Bug Balm.Clean + Planet Aware at SephoraProducts formulated without certain ingredients, including parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils, from brands that have met our specific criteria for ingredient sourcing and formulation, packaging, environmental commitments, and consumer transparency. Learn more here.
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What it is: A two-in-one natural insect repellent and solid body lotion bar that keeps bugs away while intensely nourishing skin for full-body protection and hydration.Skincare Concerns: DrynessFormulation: OilFragrance Description: A bug-blocking blend of citronella, cedarwood, geranium, and lemongrass repels bugs naturally while leaving a bright, clean citrus scent.Highlighted Ingredients:- Cocoa Butter: Is packed with fatty acids to intensely nourish dry skin and lock in moisture.- Citronella: An essential oil with a citrus scent that mosquitoes hate and humans love.- Cedarwood: A plant-based insect repellent with a lovely woody and earthy aroma.Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.What Else You Need to Know: Bug Balm is a wax- and DEET-free insect repellent that doubles as an intensely moisturizing skin treatment. Unlike sticky sprays or heavy balms, this solid lotion bar melts effortlessly into skin, delivering breathable hydration while keeping bugs at bay. It’s perfect for luxurious, full-body application. Packaging may vary while Kate McLeod transitions Dusk Stone to its new name, Bug Balm.Clean + Planet Aware at SephoraProducts formulated without certain ingredients, including parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils, from brands that have met our specific criteria for ingredient sourcing and formulation, packaging, environmental commitments, and consumer transparency. Learn more here.
- SKU
- 2-P511396
- Brand
- Kate McLeod
- Category
- beauty / body-care / body-lotions-creams-butters
- Variants
- 1
Customer reviews
1.0
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Melted and unusable
Received completely melted in the package from the hot Georgia sun. Would not recommend buying if you live somewhere hot
6/29/2025
5.0
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Love!
I’m allergic to mosquitos and they always find me when I travel to the Caribbean no matter what I use. Lately I’ve been using Vicks and tea tree oil that works better than repellant but don’t smell the best. I tried this on my last trip and it was wonderful! No bites and no sick smell!
1/5/2025
5.0
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The Dusk Stone was a great product this summer!
I really like this product and the scent. The bar is very moisturizing and I think it really did help keep the mosquitos away during the summer. I’ve bought a few of these bars in different scents.
9/13/2024
5.0
verified purchase
Good natural repellent option
Works quite well for a natural insect repellent, applies easily once you’ve warmed it in your hands, and while it does have an aroma it is not overly offensive, like you wont smell like you’ve rolled around in a citronella patch. Stays on skin , isn’t full of deet, hard to beat!
3/10/2026
1.0
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This is a Dusk Stone NO-NO (Sent Back!)
First BAD review I ever left…I feel as I was taken advantage of ..this is disgusting, you smell like an old citronella candle…mosquitos love me and they still loved me after applying this…the smell is horrid. It stays greasy until removed….I read the reviews and decided to take a chance….I told my daughter…I feel taken advantage of…$40 for what seemed like coconut oil and a LOT of citronella oil. Save your money and make it at home.
6/12/2025
5.0
verified purchase
Best insect repellent I have used
I love in the buggy southeastern US and very prone to mosquito and no seemum bites. Most commercial bug repellents are useless but this dusk stone is wonderful and effective. Nice fragrance and is essentially a moisturizer. I can apply it everyday to all exposed skin and found I have few to no bites after being outside. I like to apply it somewhat thickly. So nice to be itch free.
10/4/2024
5.0
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Actually works
100% works! If I miss an inch with this stone, bugs will eat me alive on that spot. But wherever this lotion is, I’m completely fine, and it smells great!
8/11/2024
5.0
verified purchase
Seems to work.
I ordered this figuring it would at least be a good moisturizer and maybe it would help with mosquitos which eat me up in summer more than anyone I know. I wore it to an out door event for the Fourth of July and did not get bite once.
7/10/2024
