Best hand sanitiser brands in Australia

Consumers chose Dettol as the top-rated hand sanitiser brand. It has a rating of 8.19/10, while Goat and ALDI's Tricare both scored 8.14/10. The other runner-up is Thankyou at 7.92/10.

Established in 1933, Dettol was first used as an antiseptic in UK hospitals. Today, the brand offers a wide range of cleaning supplies, disinfectants and antiseptics.

Dettol hand sanitisers come in different sizes, ranging from 50ml to 200ml. You can also get the product in various scents. Apart from being dermatologically tested, Dettol hand sanitisers are non-sticky and rinse-free.

Best hand sanitiser brand for value for money: Tricare (ALDI)

Tricare (ALDI)

Paraben-free
Non-sticky
Contains vitamin E

Where to buy

ALDI

When it comes to value for money, Aussies picked ALDI's Tricare as the best hand sanitiser brand. It scored 4.58/5, while Goat has a rating of 4.41/5. Coles and Thankyou scored 4.3/5 and 4.12/5, respectively.

ALDI is a German discount supermarket chain with over 10,000 stores worldwide. In Australia, the company has more than 500 stores, offering a wide variety of products. ALDI also has its own brands of household, pantry and grocery staples, including Just Organic, Tricare, Dairy Fine and Lazzio.

Tricare's hand sanitisers kill 99.9% of germs without requiring a rinse. The products come in various sizes and scents. Apart from being paraben-free, these are non-sticky and contain vitamin E to moisturise the skin.

Best hand sanitiser brand for effectiveness: Dettol

Dettol

Kills 99.99% of germs
Rinse-free and non-sticky
On-the-go option available

Where to buy

Dettol is the best hand sanitiser brand for effectiveness, according to consumers. It has a rating of 4.58/5. The runners-up were ALDI's Tricare, Goat and Bactive, which have scores of 4.54/5, 4.47/5 and 4.45/5, respectively.

Dettol offers germ-killing products that are gentle on the skin. The brand has multipurpose sprays, wipes and laundry sanitisers.

Some of Dettol's products contain active substances that have bactericidal or virucidal activity. The company doesn't test on animals where legally possible. Its product packaging is recyclable as well.

Best hand sanitiser brand for scent: KOi

KOi

Alcohol-free options available
Made in Australia
Free of parabens, silicones, SLES and SLS

Where to buy

Buy at Catch

Aussies selected KOi as the best hand sanitiser when it comes to scent, scoring 4.31/5. It beat Thankyou and Aesop, which scored 4.22/5 and 4.21/5, respectively. Meanwhile, both Goat and Palmolive have a 4.18/5 rating.

KOi is a brand of personal hygiene products formulated with natural fragrances and ingredients that are skin-friendly. It offers hand sanitisers, hand creams, body butter and hand washes.

KOi products are made in Australia and don't contain parabens, silicones, SLES and SLS. The brand doesn't use animal derivatives, artificial colours or mineral oil. KOi also offers alcohol-free hand sanitisers.

Best hand sanitiser brand for packaging design: Goat

Goat

Offers a wide range of products, including hand washes, laundry liquids and shampoos
Comes in different sizes from 30ml to 5 litres
Free from parabens, detergents, SLS and petrochemicals

Where to buy

According to consumers, the best hand sanitiser brand in terms of packaging design is Goat. It scored 4.53/5, while KOi and Dettol have scores of 4.38/5 and 4.32/5, respectively. ALDI's Tricare and Aqium both scored 4.26/5 as well.

Goat is an Aussie-owned brand offering a wide range of products like coffee scrubs, hand sanitisers, sunscreens and laundry liquids. Apart from goat's milk, the brand uses certified organic ingredients for all of its products.

The brand's hand sanitisers come in a variety of sizes, from 30ml to 5 litres. They are free from parabens, detergents and petrochemicals. Alcohol-free options are available as well.

Methodology

Disclaimer: Please refer to our methodology for more information on how we scored and judged Finder Retail Awards candidates. While we endeavour to assess the majority of product providers in the market, this is not always possible and it may be that not every brand in the market was included for judging.

Best rated hand sanitiser brand award breakdown

	Total Score	Overall rating	Value for Money	Effectiveness	Scent	Packaging design
Dettol	8.19	4.54	4	4.58	4.08	4.32
Tricare (Aldi)	8.14	4.42	4.58	4.54	4.14	4.26
Goat	8.14	4.47	4.41	4.47	4.18	4.53
Thankyou	7.92	4.3	4.12	4.44	4.22	4.12
Aqium	7.83	4.3	4	4.43	3.77	4.26
Coles	7.77	4.28	4.3	4.34	4	3.9
Luca*	7.68	4.11	4.11	4.22	3.89	4.22
Bactive	7.64	4.23	4.09	4.45	3.91	3.91
Aesop	7.63	4.06	3.76	4.39	4.21	4.21
Palmolive	7.58	4.16	3.76	4.02	4.18	4.1
Koi	7.49	3.85	4	4.15	4.31	4.38
Sukin	7.41	4.1	3.82	4.16	3.88	3.88
Other	7.94	4.32	4.4	4.44	3.92	4.14

Data: Finder Retail Brand Survey, 2020, Kantar. Metric out of 5 stars unless indicated. Methodology and more information. Kantar logo

Compare more top hand sanitisers

Looking for more options? Our editorial team read hundreds of real customer reviews sites including Amazon Australia, Google Reviews and productreview.com.au to curate the list below.

Dettol Instant Liquid Hand Sanitizer Original Antibacterial 50ml

Cheap
Effective germ killing

Shouldn't be used on irritated skin
Doesn't contain aloe

Where to buy

Buy at Chemist Direct

Price: RRP $3.49 for 50mls

Why we chose it

Dettol Instant Liquid Hand Sanitizer Original Antibacterial 50ml is affordable, effective and highly rated by actual customers.

Dettol is one of the most well-known brands in the world for healthcare and sanitation products. Chemist Warehouse reviewers rank the company's base-level hand sanitiser a 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Like every sanitiser on this list, it kills 99.99% of germs. It contains denatured alcohol, so shouldn't be applied to any remotely sensitive areas. If you've only got a few dollars to spare you can grab one of these pocket-sized 50ml bottles for carrying with you at all times.

Aqium Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser (Aloe) 1 Litre

Contains aloe vera and provitamin B5 for moisturising
Offers hospital-grade germ killing

Shouldn't be used on irritated skin
Pump becomes less efficient at the bottom of the bottle, leading to some waste

Where to buy

Buy at Chemist Direct

Price: RRP $14.99 for 1L

Why we chose it

Aqium Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser (Aloe) has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 85 Chemist Warehouse customers.

It's a hospital-grade alcohol-based sanitiser which kills 99.99% of germs, but it also contains aloe vera and provitamin B5 to help moisturise hands, so it won't irritate sensitive skin. Reviewers have praised its fast-drying properties and pleasant scent.

Microshield Angel Blue Antimicrobial Hand Gel 500mls

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Hospital-grade germ killing
Doesn't dry out your hands

Expensive
Could be considered overkill for home use

Where to buy

Price: $15.99 for 500mls

Why we chose it

Microshield Angel Blue Antimicrobial Hand Gel is the highest-rated hand sanitiser on Chemist Warehouse, with an average 4.9-star rating from more than 50 users. With a 70% ethanol concentration, it kills 99.99% of germs. It's a hospital-grade gel used in medical facilities across the country.

Fortunately, despite its clinical origin, it has a pleasant smell to mask the alcohol and dries quickly. It has been dermatologically tested, so it doesn't dry out skin like some stronger sanitisers are prone to.

Dettol Refresh Liquid Hand Sanitiser 200mL Healthy Touch Antibacterial

Dettol liquid hand sanitiser

Convenient travel bottle size
Non-sticky

Smaller bottle size means it's a bit pricey per millilitre
Some users report finding the fragrance overwhelming

Where to buy