Ongoing review thread of hand sanitizers in the wild

This one. Fragrance: extremely strong on initial application, but fades quickly. Skin feel: cool and non-tacky. Overall B+ wish initial nose hit wasn’t so loaded

Number two. Same venue, different brand. Nauseating alcohol smell on first squirt. Smells like I just woke up in a booze factory. Slightly tacky skinfeel, but eye watering is worse. On plus side, scorching chemical scent makes me feel it’s working, but overall C+

Number three. A single squirt’ll do ya. Very runny liquid, one pump splashed all over my hands and wrists. Fragrance is moderately astringent and slightly herbal, but fades to a subtle rubbery scent on the skin. Terrible skinfeel as it dries, also rubbery. Overall a D not a fan

Number four. Someone told me last night about a mythical sanitizer that smells like tequila. I’ve found it. Pop a lime and some rim salt on this baby and you got yourself a good night. Great balance of liquid and gel; absorbs well; tacky dry-down only weak point. Overall A-

Number five. A classic. Fragrance is pleasantly tart, and not too strong. Texture: cool, nicely spreadable gel. Feels refreshing on application, but my hands feel squeaky dry afterwards despite the promised aloe. Still, good standby. Overall B+

Number six. No logo but it was on offer at Aldo. This is the worst sanitizer I’ve ever had. I hate this sanitizer so much it smells exactly like biscuits and vomit. Scent stuck to my hands for over an hour overall rating F still feel queasy

Number seven. Can’t give a fair review as the regurgitated baking smell of No. 6 was still wafting off my hands. Felt nice though, I’m sure it’s a perfectly normal and good sanitizer, rating N/A

(If you’re wondering how long I intend to keep this bit going, the answer is “we’re here now and Double Em doesn’t quit”)

Number eight. Duct tape indicates growing concerns over sanitizer theft. Helpfully labelled in pen. Texture: unremarkable light gel. Fragrance: strong initial bouquet of rich, roasted coffee notes? How does that even happen? Am I losing my mind? Overall C+ passable sanny

Number nine. At Winnipeg’s beloved poke restaurant, @PokMono1. They treat their customers so well, no surprise they have an exceptional sanitizer. Texture: silky. Fragrance: moderate with refreshing splash of mint that lingers. Absorbs well, leaves hands feeling soft. Overall A

Number 10. Magnificent sanny. Now I can fight the virus *and* enjoy a refreshing lemony scent. Couldn’t stop huffing my hands, put a real spring in my step. Excellent absorption and soft dry-down on skin. Overall A+ best one yet

Number 11. Once, this would have rated well. Bright, hot alcohol scent hits hard but fades fast, good absorption. But my standards are higher now. It’s fine, it’s average, we expect better here in late August 2020. Overall C+