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Hand sanitizers: although they’ve been around for some time now, their demand truly peaked during the beginning of COVID. I remember being at Trader Joe's, watching people flock towards them like vultures, worried there’d be a shortage like with other essentials. Since that turbulent time I, like many others, have continued to keep these little comfort gems around in my purse, in my car and even on my bedside table.
But the two issues I always seem to encounter with the hand sanitizers I buy—and believe me I’ve tried many brands at this point—are the following: (1) They smell like toxic chemicals, making me want to only use them when I’m in desperate need, and (2) they dry my hands out to a point where I almost regret using them. I’ve been able to find some that smell good but still dry my hands out, and vice versa, but I’ve really struggled to find a brand that takes care of both issues.
Until I came across Touchland, that is. Hand sanitizers may not be as "necessary" as they were three years ago, but personal care is, and elevating ordinary routines like using hand sanitizer before a meal can make even the small things feel extraordinary.
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- The formula is non-sticky & doesn't leave you feeling dry. Your hands are left feeling sparkly clean but still protected.
- The hand sanitizers come in all different scents – there’s truly one for any occasion.
- Touchland strives to make a positive impact in the world. Access to sanitization is a privilege and they donate both supplies and facilities to those who are underserved
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- Unfortunately, as incredible as they are, these hand sanitizers are very expensive (between $10-$16 each.)
- For those who want a hand sanitizer they can lather in their hands, these are not for you!
RITUAL THAT SPARKS JOY
At Touchland, every act of self-care is a way to bring unexpected joy and be a means of self-expression. It’s a destination for those who want to elevate everyday life to live sensorily, curiously and passionately. In hopes of disrupting the stale hand sanitizer industry, Hispanic founder Andrea Lisbona created Touchland in Barcelona over a decade ago, to remind people of the importance of hand hygiene, which is actually the easiest way to stay healthy when you’re on the go and don’t have access to soap and water. Andrea envisioned a hand sanitizer with good-for-you ingredients, one that not only sanitizes, but also eliminates all of the unpleasant factors of sanitizing (such as that strong “tequila” smell and the sticky or drying feeling.) So today, Touchland’s vision, achieved through disciplined, beauty-forward product innovation and intentional marketing initiatives, have transformed an outdated category into a luxury lifestyle product.
Everything about this unordinary experience is exciting and compelling. From their colorful aesthetics, great variety of fragrances and ever-expanding benefits, Touchland allows for a unique and immersive moment that just keeps getting better. With their never-before-seen designs and award-winning, vegan, cruelty-free and clean formulas, they make it easy and enjoyable to incorporate this personal care habit into your everyday. Now in fifteen of the most elegant aromatic scents you'd never expect to find in a hand sanitizer, so you can stay safe, smart, sensual, and stylish.
MEET THE TOUCHLANDS
What I personally really like about the feel of the hand sanitizer itself is that you can tell Touchland prioritized a skincare-forward formula. Each spray feels moisturizing and hydrating but still cleansing and protective. You’re meant to spray enough product in your palm to thoroughly cover your hands, which with other sanitizers would feel like a lot, but this spray is so lightweight and airy it doesn't weigh you down. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket and I can vouch that it came in handy before eating food, when taking public transport, using the toilet, touching cash, playing with pets, etc.
The first lovely lady to make my acquaintance was the Glow Mist Rosewater ($16). With top notes of lychee, strawberry and blackcurrant buds, to heart notes of relaxing rosewater, delicate rose petals and pink peony, this revitalizing mist is perfect for some much-deserved "me" time. It leaves those beautiful hands feeling feminine and youthful, helps reduce dry skin appearance & improves your skin’s firmness. Although this one’s a bit pricey, in my humble opinion, you get what you paid for!
The other gems I was gifted were a series of cult favorites, known for their long lasting 500 spray count of micro-mist energy. Starting with the Beach Coco ($10), an escape to the tropical island of your dreams with the blend of pineapple, fresh coconut water and creamy vanilla. This one truly takes me to a beach day in Miami. If you’re a vanilla and piña colada girlie (non-artificial smelling of course), this is the one for you.
Next we have my personal favorite, the Aloe You ($10), the award-winning hydrating hand sanitizer mist that feels as good as it looks. This juicy and vibrant spray feels like a refreshing splash of aloe juice, sparkling lime, crisp apple and watery pear. It’s perfect for a quick spray before sipping your delicious poolside margarita. If you’re ever planning a weekend getaway to a Palm Springs resort, make sure to throw this one in your overnight bag!
The Wild Watermelon ($10) feels like summer in a bottle! Refreshing and sparkling, the fragrance features notes of fresh watermelon, watery florals, jasmine petals, tart kiwi and peach nectar. This mist took me immediately back to my childhood; melted popsicles rushing down my hands while pool water dripped from my bathing suit.
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And then we have the Unscented ($10) mist, which in my opinion is perfect for the airplane, especially a long flight. This is the one you’ll want to spray all day, every day, without getting sick of its fragrance. It captures the underrated scent of you—just a cleaner version.
And last, but not least, we have the limited edition BLACKPINK | TOUCHLAND BLUE SANDALWOOD ($10) mist, a one-of-a-kind collab that merges Touchland’s top-charting Blue Sandalwood scent with the iconic BLACKPINK K-Pop universe. This one smells like your boyfriend's aftershave: mysterious and addicting with facets of warm sandalwood and rich cedarwood against a fresh burst of crisp lemons and red apple. It will leave you missing your boy a bit more than usual, but that’s not always a bad thing!
AND IF THAT WEREN'T ENOUGH
On top of changing the hand sanitizer game forever for the better, Touchland also strives to make a positive impact in the world. That’s why they’ve created their social initiative Touchlives, where sanitizing solutions are donated to public schools across the United States to ensure students and teachers can safely return to school in a post-COVID world. To date, they’ve donated more than 1,000,000 hand washing solutions to public schools and underserved communities so that they can aim for healthier environments on both a micro & a macro level.
That kind of reinvestment, plus the unbeatable quality of their products, makes the high price point that much easier to swallow. With so many scents still left to try, and all of them being nothing short of a whole vibe, I know there's officially no turning back when it comes to my hand sanitizing.
Elevate your day-to-day with Touchland’s mood-boosting, awesome smelling hand sanitizers!
