Biteback Products 'Sweet Relief' Midge Barrier Cream for Itchy Horses - Non-Staining Skin Barrier with Benzyl Benzoate - Soot
Reviewed 9 August 2026 · price checked live
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Biteback Products 'Sweet Relief' Midge Barrier Cream for Itchy sits in our horses listings, where we rank by how buyers actually rate a product rather than by brand. The manufacturer says: Help manage rubbing and scratching with our targeted midge barrier cream. Designed to soothe minor skin irritations. STAINING & NON-GREASY FORMULA: Our cream will not stain your horse's coat, making it suitable for all colours, including greys and whites. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.6 out of 5 from 593 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- Biteback Products
- Amazon rating
- 4.6 / 5 from 593 ratings
- vs Horses
- level with the category median of 4.6
- Rank in category
- 19 of 30 rated horses we track
- Price position
- Towards the top of the range (category spans £3.59 to £33.99)
- How proven
- Well established, above-average review volume
How it compares in Horses
Across the 30 rated horses products we track, the typical score is 4.6 out of 5. This one sits at 4.6, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 593 ratings against a category median of 512. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the upper third of a category running from £3.59 to £33.99, where the midpoint is about £14.99. Paying above the category norm needs a reason beyond the rating, because the score alone does not justify the gap here.
Worked out from the 30 horses products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- MANAGE THE SCRATCH AND RUB CYCLE: Help manage rubbing and scratching with our targeted midge barrier cream. Designed to soothe minor skin irritations, it creates a physical barrier that helps prevent bites so your horse stays comfortable. Start applying at the start of midge season for best results.
- NON-STAINING & NON-GREASY FORMULA: Our cream will not stain your horse's coat, making it suitable for all colours, including greys and whites. Though it looks white in the pot and on your fingers, it absorbs quickly and becomes invisible on the skin, leaving no sticky residue and offering a targeted, longer-lasting physical barrier than standard sprays.
- SUPPORTS COAT VITALITY & SKIN HYDRATION: Help maintain a healthy, full coat and reduce the appearance of flaky skin. Our formula provides deep moisturisation to support a visible improvement in appearance in just a few days, keeping your horse's mane and tail looking their best.
- POWERED BY BENZYL BENZOATE FOR TARGETED USE: Formulated with benzyl benzoate, this is the strongest cream in our range. Ideal for areas such as the top of the tail and mane crest. Not recommended for sensitive areas where skin is thinner and has less hair covering it—including the face, sheath, udders, and belly (patch test recommended).
- NATURAL, VEGAN & MADE IN THE UK: Trust in a product handmade in Wiltshire by a family business since 2010. Our cruelty-free, vegan, and plant-based cream is formulated without harsh chemicals, providing a gentle and non-irritating solution for your loyal companion.
