Let’s be clear: Notch isn’t designed for jungle treks or backwoods camping. If you’re headed into deep wilderness, you might reach for something a bit stronger.
But for the 99% of moments where you're not dodging swarms in the wild, think poolside hangs, rooftop dinners, patio wine nights, Notch is the better choice.
It’s made to live alongside your skincare routine, not your camping gear. It smells great, feels even better, and offers a layer of protection that makes sense for daily life outdoors.
What Makes Notch Nourish + Defend Different
At Notch, we’ve taken a different path. Our repellent is in a lotion format designed to blend seamlessly into your skincare routine, protective, gentle, and refreshing.
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Geraniol (5%): Our active repellent, derived from plants like lemongrass and rose. It’s effective, smells pleasant, and plays well with skin.
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Bentonite: A gentle clay that gives our formula a silky texture, helps it stay put on skin, and absorbs sweat without drying you out.
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No essential oil overload: We’ve skipped the overbearing essential oil cocktail and focused on efficacy.
- Hydrating base: Ingredients like glycerin and glyceryl stearate support your skin barrier, this isn’t just a repellent, it’s care.
- Lotion format: Lotion application allows the product to be rubbed in, binding to the skin rather than sitting on top, staying effective longer under comparable conditions.
Plus, It Looks Good Too: Our brand was designed to be something you’re proud to pull out of your bag not hide in the bottom of it. With a rich color and streamlined packaging, it’s equal parts bold and refined.
A Quick Note: Your Body Chemistry Matters
Here’s something most brands won’t tell you, not every repellent works the same for everyone. Mosquitoes are drawn to a mix of heat, carbon dioxide, and individual body chemistry, which means what works for one person may not work for another.
We chose geraniol for our debut formula, a plant-based active that’s effective, pleasant-smelling, and gentle on skin, but this is just the beginning.
If you’ve bounced between sticky sprays or overpowering oils and still feel like you haven’t found the one, Notch Nourish + Defend might be it. And if it’s not? We want to hear from you.
We’re building a brand that listens with plans to expand into a range of skincare repellent formulas and formats using different active and base ingredients. The goal: to help you find what works best for your skin, your chemistry, and your lifestyle.
