The present invention relates to methods of applying an insect repellent composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, as active insect repellent material, at least 20% by weight of 1-methylpropyl (2-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate, said active insect repellent material being used in an aqueous medium with about 5% by weight of at least one copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and hexadecene and at least one silicone oil.