Here Are 13 Hand Sanitisers To Have In Your Bag At All Times
Only a matter of years ago, we had to suffer through astringent aromas and drying alcohol formulas to rid our digits of germs. But ever since the pandemic raised humble hand sanitisers to one of the most important items in our bags, the aforementioned have been left in clinical settings where they belong; for everyday use, there are luxury formulations with beautiful fragrances and kind-to-skin ingredients. But most importantly of all, they are still effective at killing viruses.
Shop pick of the best hand sanitisers at a glance:
The average person’s daily commute is a bacteria bonanza. Studies have shown that nine of the world’s deadliest superbugs reside on the Tube, and cars can play host to 700 different strains of bacteria, so it means it’s always a good time to double down on efforts to keep hands germ-free.
Although it may seem like an easy enough product to get your hands on, to avoid dry, flaky and itchy palms, look for a hand sanitiser enriched with restorative essential oils and plenty of glycerin. Offering a luxe twist on a supermarket basic, here’s ’s pick of the best – and chicest – hand sanitiser to keep in your bag at all times.
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Beach Coco Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitiser
Why it’s -approved: “Hand sanitiser was like squeezing ketchup,” Andrea Lisbona tells me. With her brand Touchland, that couldn’t be further from the experience. A lightweight spritz, a delightful aroma and a status symbol with its well-duped design, Touchland transformed the category. Its cult status has as much to do with its design as it does with the celebrity following that it has amassed. Kate Hudson and Zooey Deschanel have posted about the brand organically on social media, while Lewis Hamilton has been spotted in the F1 paddock on race weekends spritzing the instantly recognisable sanitiser. Kim Kardashian is also said to be a frequent purchaser. The scents have proven popular for playful, candy-like aromas like Wild Watermelon and Berry Bliss.
- Why it’s -approved: Powered by the 62 per cent alcohol content, moisturising glycerin and antibacterial essential oils, the Oskia hand sanitiser will make sure to keep your hands both clean and comfortable.
Rose Of No Man's Land Rinse Free Hand Cleanser
- Why it’s -approved: Byredo is too chic for hand sanitiser – instead, the brand offers rinse-free hand wash. With notes of pink pepper, patchouli and raspberry, it’s a scent guaranteed to uplift the senses any time your hands get close to your nose.
- Why it’s -approved: If you’ve already got Aesop’s chic hand soap on your sink, why not add the brand’s equally aesthetically pleasing hand sanitiser to the mix? It kills germs, no sink required.
Why it’s -approved: With witch hazel and a blend of pure essential oils, this sanitiser kills 99.9 per cent of bacteria and is a pleasure to use. The scent of lemongrass helps, too.
A Hand Sanitiser & Hand Lotion Duo
- Why it’s -approved: This hand cream and sanitiser duo makes sure to battle bacteria without stripping your skin. It’s enriched with a balance of 70 per cent alcohol content plus nourishing plant oils and butters to keep your hands clean and comfortable.
Davisage Handie Bottle Alcohol Hand Cleansing Gel & Hand Cream
- Why it’s -approved: Davisage employs age-defying Japanese technologies – and a 60 per cent alcohol hand cleansing gel and hand cream mix – to make sure to prevent tight and dry palms.
Eucalyptus & Tea Tree Cleansing Hand Spray
- Why it’s -approved: An alcohol-based cleansing hand spray infused with a luxurious blend of pure essential oils, including Eucalyptus and Tea Tree, the ESPA hand sanitiser will make sure your hands are clean with a sweet fragrance.
Susanne Kaufmann Hand Spray Purif-i
- Why it’s -approved: A quick and convenient mist that destroys all bacteria and is infused with arnica, vitamin B and silk proteins, this hand sanitiser is disinfecting, nourishing and refreshing all in one.
Stress Check Clean Hands Gel
- Why it’s -approved: This moisturising formula helps to ensure that your hands are kept clean, boasting a 70 per cent purifying alcohol content, as well as a blend of lavender, camomile and neroli.
Dr Bronner’s Organic Lavender Hand Cleansing Spray
- Why it’s -approved: Using only organic ingredients, including lavender oil, this spray-on hand cleanser is brilliant for those with children.
- Why it’s -approved: The worst thing about hand sanitisers is that they often strip the hands of natural moisture – this one is enriched with nourishing emu oil, which helps strengthen the skin while keeping hands soft and supple.
- Why it’s -approved: Infused with a pure essential oil blend of tea tree, eucalyptus, and pine, along with a 70 per cent alcohol combination, the hand gel is a powerful yet gentle on-the-go solution.
