Bullfrog Mosquito Coast SPF 50 Sunscreen + Insect Repellent
Published · Researched 2026-09-21
2026 lineup note: Current. Bullfrog's (SolSkyn Personal Care) 2-in-1 aerosol/pump combo — Broad Spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen plus a DEET-free insect repellent (IR3535 20%) that repels mosquitoes up to 8 hours — observed at outdoor retailers (Bass Pro Shops, Half-Hitch) in the 5.5 oz aerosol and 4.7 oz pump formats (Sept 2026). Brand heritage "since 1985."
Overview
Mosquito Coast is the answer to the "sunscreen first or bug spray first?" camp-morning dilemma: one can, broad-spectrum SPF 50 with 80 minutes of water resistance, plus a proprietary DEET-free repellent based on IR3535 (20% ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate per the EPA label 99262-3) that repels mosquitoes for up to 8 hours. The formula is oxybenzone-free, PABA- and paraben-free, made with aloe and vitamin E, and sprays on clear. The social evidence is what elevates it: a 2026 Facebook-group ad and comment threads where campers recommend it as the family two-birds-one-stone bottle, and a Threads creator applying it on bitten legs as her daily driver.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (avobenzone 3%, homosalate 10%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 5%, octinoxate 7.5%) |
| Water resistance | 80 minutes |
| Repellent active | IR3535 (ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate) 20% — DEET-free |
| Repellency duration | Up to 8 hours (mosquitoes; re-apply rules on label) |
| Formats | 5.5 oz aerosol; 4.7 oz pump spray (UPC 850016521118, MPN PLP-21106) |
| Formula notes | Oxybenzone-free, PABA-free, paraben-free; aloe + vitamin E; sprays on clear |
| Reapplication | Every 2 hr for sun (label); after 80 min swimming/sweating |
| Use | External use; flammable aerosol — keep away from heat/open flame |
| Made in | USA |
| EPA registration | 99262-3 (Dec 22, 2021 amendment) |
Pricing
- Street pricing: not directly verified today — treat as UNVERIFIED (2026-09-20); re-verify at bullfrogsunscreen.com or Bass Pro Shops before publishing. Forestry-Suppliers and Bass Pro carry it; a combo pack (Mosquito Coast + Quik Gel SPF 50) exists on the manufacturer store.
Community Verdict
Social-first evidence (Sept 2026): a Facebook group ad (amazingpromocodes, Sept 3 2026) frames it as the 2-in-1 for outdoor families — "Oxybenzone Free, DEET Free, Picaridin Free, High SPF 50, long-lasting 8-hour repellent." A May 2026 Facebook group thread (Wallops CBFS Day Camp) had commenters recommending "Bullfrog insect spray and sunscreen combo" for an 8-year-old's day camp — the parent-approval signal. A Threads creator (Aug 2026) films herself applying the orange-green can to already-bitten legs: "That's not lotion. This is Bullfrog. That's what's on my legs because I keep getting bit." The enthusiast case is convenience and the DEET-free/Ir3535 repellent; the honest caveats: it's a combo, so you're re-spraying sunscreen cadence (2 hr) not repellent cadence — follow the label, and note the IR3535 family repels mosquitoes (per EPA registration) but label reading for ticks/gnats matters. No fabricated scores.
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Research date: 2026-09-20. Social-first: Facebook group ad + comment threads (Sept 2026), Threads creator video. Specs from EPA pesticide label 99262-3, FDA SPL label (NDC 70281-312/314), Bass Pro Shops and forestry-suppliers.com listings. IR3535 concentration from EPA label (20%); re-verify sunscreen active percentages from current FDA label before publishing.
Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality (enrichment — Sept 2026)
It's a consumable aerosol/pump — "durability" is shelf life and valve reliability. Store below 120–130°F (label: bursting hazard above 130°F); the aerosol can hates hot cars and gear closets in July. Shake/spray mechanics are the usual failure point — a clogged nozzle on a week-long trip is the real risk, so the pump format exists for a reason. No warranty story for consumables; claim friction is n/a.
Buying traps (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- Aerosol vs pump: same formula, different formats (5.5 oz aerosol vs 4.7 oz pump, UPC 850016521118). Aerosol can't fly checked-baggage-style restrictions the same way — check airline rules; pump is the travel-safe format.
- Re-apply cadence: the combo means you're applying on sunscreen timing (every 2 hr / after swimming). Don't assume the 8-hr repellent clock lets you skip sunscreen reapplication.
- Restricted sale: forestry-suppliers notes it "Cannot be sold in CA" (R10) — UNVERIFIED (2026-09-20); check current retail availability in California before recommending.
- Mosquito Coast is the combo product; Bullfrog sells standalone SPF sunscreens (e.g., Quik Gel) — verify the can says "Mosquito Coast" if you want the repellent.
Head-to-head vs closest rivals (enrichment — Sept 2026)
- vs Sawyer picaridin (
/library/gear/insect-sun/sawyer-picaridin-repellent/): Sawyer is repellent-only (picaridin 20%); Mosquito Coast adds SPF 50 in the same spray. Two bottles vs one — pick based on whether you want separate cadence control. - vs Natrapel 8-hour (
/library/gear/insect-sun/natrapel-8-hour/): Natrapel is picaridin 20% repellent-only; Mosquito Coast is IR3535 20% plus sunscreen. IR3535 vs picaridin is the active-ingredient fork. - vs sunscreen-only options: any standalone SPF 50 + separate repellent gives you independent dosing — the combo trades control for convenience.