You know it’s a sign of the times when hand sanitizer is one of the most in-demand items of the summer. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), using a formula with at least 60% alcohol is recommended to sterilize your hands as a protective measure against COVID-19 (secondary to soap and water, of course). Until recently, however, it’s been hard for stores to keep it in stock. As these alcohol-based gels slowly make their triumphant return to shelves, we’re showing you where to stock up this season—and the ones ahead—for less.
If you’re looking for places to pick up a bottle or two at a discount, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to discover seven retailers offering discounts on hand sanitizer right now.
1. More than 20% off: Touchland
Touchland’s Power Mist hand sanitizers come in a variety of fun scents and colors and are made to not only sterilize hands, but to keep them extra moisturized, too. With an active antiseptic ingredient of 67% ethyl alcohol, it works to disinfect skin but is also balanced with ingredients such as hydrating aloe vera and a blend of essential oils. Each spray is dermatologically tested, free of parabens and never tested on animals. While one 1.29-ounce bottle (500 sprays total) usually costs $12, you’ll save 16% on bundles of three, which are currently going for $30 instead of $36. Or, you can get an even bigger discount when you pick up a bundle pack of eight, which is currently priced at $70—27% off its normal $96.
Active ingredient: 67% Ethyl Alcohol
Scented?: Yes
2. Save 15%: Pipette
Formulated with 65% USP-grade ethyl alcohol, glycerin and sugarcane-derived squalane, Pipette’s hand sanitizer helps to retain moisture and nourish hands while claiming to eliminate 99.99% of many harmful germs and bacteria. It’s got a 4.6-star rating from more than 350 reviewers, with shoppers praising its quick-drying, non-sticky texture and pleasant smell, plus, they say a little goes a long way. While each bottle regularly retails for $4.99, you can snag a pack of six (choose this option under the size dropdown) for $25.50—15% off its normal $29.99.
Active ingredient: 65% Ethyl Alcohol
Scented?: No
3. $25 off $100: Staples
Staples has proved to be a key retailer when it comes to tracking down hand sanitizer, and now, the office supply chain is giving shoppers the chance to save. By entering coupon code 45560 at checkout, you can take $25 off your online order of $100 or more (you’ll see your savings reflected in the final stage of checkout). That means that you can score this 96-pack of 2-ounce Mellow gel hand sanitizer bottles, once $169.99, for $144.49. Though sold out on Amazon, this gel has a 4.3-star rating from happy customers on the site for its easy-to-use flip cap and nourishing Vitamin E.
Active ingredient: 62% Ethyl Alcohol
Scented: No
4. A 12% discount: Barehands
A spin on the Firday Night Lights slogan of “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose,” skincare brand Bare Republic likes to say “Clean Hands, full Hearts, can’t Lose.” Its plant-based Bare Hands hand sanitizer contains a 62% alcohol-based formula to effectively kill a reported 99.9% of common germs and bacteria, while a blend of aloe, glycerin, calendula and chamomile extract ensures skin will stay fresh and soothed. It’s completely unscented, which reviewers love, and gets heaps of praise for being easy to slather on. Walgreens shoppers say it’s also the perfect size to stash in your car or purse. Normally $3.99 for a 1.8-ounce bottle, the store is currently offering a two for $7 deal, which rounds out to 12% in savings.
Active ingredient: 62% Ethyl Alcohol
Scented?: No
5. $3.50 off $15: Ulta
Though Ulta is first and foremost a beauty retailer, the store also carries a great selection of hand sanitizers and frequently offers sitewide discounts that apply to them. Right now, for instance, you can knock $3.50 off your purchase of $15 or more with coupon code 816583 at checkout. Choose the 17-ounce size of this Hempz Triple Moisture hand sanitizer, which reviewers mention has a pleasing, fruity scent, and enter the coupon to drop it from $19.95 to $16.45.
Active ingredient: 63% Ethyl Alcohol
Scented?: Yes
6. $3 off: Costway
If you’re looking for a bargain on a hand sanitizer bundle, this Meineke four-pack is a solid choice. With a 99.9% listed sterilization rate and 62% alcohol content, this aloe-infused formula has been designed to quickly kill germs and harmful bacteria without being overly drying. Once $24.99, you can nab it for $19.95 on Costway’s own site, or for $21.99 at Walmart—a total savings of $3.
Active ingredient: 62% Ethyl Alcohol
Scented?: No
7. Save 6%: Grove Collaborative
Dry skin is one of the major downsides to clean hands, but thanks to this Sanitize and Soften Set from Grove Collaborative, you can stop it in its tracks. Complete with a blood orange-scented hand sanitizer that disinfects without robbing your epidermis of moisture as well as a rose petal hand cream for use after the gel. It’s got a 4.7-star rating, as shoppers are big fans of this sanitizer’s subtle, citrusy smell and the lotion’s non-greasy feel. Normally $14.90, you can add it to your cart right now for just $13.95.
Active ingredient: 62% Ethyl Alcohol
Scented?: Yes
