When you think of hand sanitizer, do you think luxury? If you’re used to basic formulas with ultra-drying ingredients that leave your skin feeling parched and tacky, we have good news: We’re living in a new era. Whether we’re talking about Touchland’s viral takeover or Aēsop‘s captivating citrus scent, brands are starting to provide an aesthetic and luxe experience designed to exceed our expectations of a traditional sanitizer. You may have never thought of sanitizer outside of its functionality, but these days, complex and refreshing fragrances elevate an essential to an indulgence, while non-drying formulas prioritize keeping your skin hydrated and happy. At the same time, modern and aesthetic packaging that you want to feature in your bag or on your desk draws the eye and upgrades this category from just health to wellness and beauty. From affordable on-the-go favorites to fragrance-house-crafted stars, these are the luxury hand sanitizers making the case for the rinse-free cleanse as a beauty category.
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Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer ($10)
This viral on-the-go hand sanitizer slots perfectly into any bag and comes in a refreshing range of scents from clean Rainwater to grounding Blue Sandalwood. And the formula is boosted with skin-loving aloe to keep your hands from drying out.
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ROAME Cloud 999 Hydrating Hand Sanitizer ($10)
Scents of juniper and Palo Santo deliver an aromatic experience that comes in a sleek, super-portable package. Fast-absorbing without being drying, this formula won’t leave your hands feeling tacky like some sanitizers.
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NuMe Ironmaid Sanitizer ($20)
Made with perfume-grade alcohol that won’t dry out your skin, this tequila and lemon scented sanitizer gives a fresh and clean feeling that not only kills germs and bacteria, but also exudes luxury. This glass bottle will look super chic on your desk, too!
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Primally Pure Hand Sanitizer ($16)
Lavender, rosemary and peppermint oils combine to create a luxe and renewing experience that eliminates germs with 63 percent organic grape alcohol. At the same time, aloe vera and glycerin work to keep your hands moisturized.
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Element Brooklyn Mandarin Crush Hand Mist ($12)
An effective rinse-free refresh that comes in Element Brooklyn’s beloved mandarin scent, boosted with glycerin and enriched with rosemary and bergamot essential oils.
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evolvetogether Malibu Hand Sanitizer Starter Set ($28)
This set comes with a refillable, twist open bottle that’s perfect for travel, plus three sanitizer refills in the citrus-forward Malibu scent. Made with aloe vera and glycerin, all in a zero-waste package.
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Le Labo Rinse-Free Hand Gel in Basil ($21)
This new lightweight hand sanitizer comes in Le Labo’s signature Basil scent, in a handy travel-size bottle. Glycerin keeps your skin hydrated while citrus and basil create an aromatic experience.
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Aēsop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Mist ($16)
A citrus, woody scent makes this mist sanitizer feel extra luxurious, and the formula’s rosemary leaf leaves an invigorating, cleansed feeling. The lightweight formula is non-sticky and non-drying, too!
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Byredo Rinse-Free Hand Wash in Suede ($69)
This fragrance house-made hand sanitizer features a fresh Suede scent that’s delicately floral, with soft lily of the valley and velvet plum. A desk-side star, this formula leaves hands soft and hydrated.
