13 insane-smelling handwashes
Ok, we're not expecting you to get really excited about hand wash, but sometimes it's the little luxuries in life that make all the difference: freshly laundered sheets, warm bath towels, and in our humble opinion a good hand wash. One that leaves skin as soft as silk and smells divine, with a fragrance that lingers. Is that too much to ask? It turns out, no. From budget buys to more indulgent purchases, we've found thirteen that do just the trick.
Method Pink Grapefruit Hand Wash, £2.49
The hand soap from the all-natural cleaning brand is entirely free from any unwanted chemicals like parabens and triclosan, but still boasts a natural grapefruit scent that lasts long after you rinse hands. It also happens to come in a rather chic teardrop bottle.
Margaret Dabbs Nourishing Handwash, £22
You need this in your anti-ageing armoury; the foaming formulation contains emu oil to deeply nourish hands on each wash. It smells heavenly too, thanks to wild rose, geranium and mandarin extracts.
Aesop Resurrection Handwash, £27
Great for frequent hand washers, this gel formulation nourishes and cleans without dehydrating skin. It’s also extremely aromatic, thanks to being packed full of essential oils.
Diptyque Softening Hand Wash, £26
If you’re a fan of the luxurious French brand but find the candles and perfumes a little pricey, then treat yourself to the hand wash. The same intoxicating depth of scent (the soap contains lavender, rosemary and lemon) and the same chic packaging. It adds a little luxury to the every day.
Eau d’Italie Tea and Rose Liquid Soap, £20
The bold graphics of the bottle make this a far more preferable addition to the bathroom than the manky slither of a soap bar, but it’s the cleanser itself, a refreshing blend of green tea, rose, Lily of the Valley and bergamot, which really sold it to us.
Baylis and Harding Sweet Mandarin and Grapefruit Handwash, £1.99
The hand wash range from this British brand is great value for money. Not only does the packaging have a more premium feel but the scents are sophisticated too. The Sweet Grapefruit and Mandarin has a spicy, zesty fragrance but is still soothing thanks to notes of jasmine and orange blossom.
Green & Spring Relaxing Hand Wash, £14
Green & Spring Relaxing Hand Wash is great for sensitive skin as it’s free from any artificial colours or fragrances. Scented with natural lavender, rosemary and thyme, it’s also infused with vitamin E to keep hands soft. We love the Liberty print bottle too.
Dirty Cow Freshening Hand Wash, £16
Infused with essential oils of grapefruit, petitgrain and lavender, Cowshed's Dirty Cow will leave your hands smelling gorgeous long after you've turned the tap off. Trust us, it's a bestseller for a reason.
Co Bigelow: Coconut, £14
This super-soothing wash not only smells divine with its blend of toasted coconut and coconut milk, but is ultra-nourishing thanks to the added pro-vitamin B5 and aloe vera . The latter boosts the cleansing power, thanks to its natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Bamford Rose Hand and Body Wash, £22
This cleanser doubles up as a hand and body wash. Containing 72% organic ingredients and fragranced with rose, camomile and lemon, it’s one for natural beauties. Buy a bottle for the shower as well as the sink.
Soap and Glory Wash Your Hands of It, £5
Boots’ vintage-inspired Soap & Glory collection is one of the best low-budget ranges out there. The hand wash is scented with rose, bergamot, jasmine and musk and contains antioxidant pomegranate juice; it’s fresh and fruity and extremely effective in leaving hands soft and subtly scented.
Savon de Marseille Fresh Verbana, £10
This super-fresh scent from the iconic French soap brand is one of our favourites, but if we’re being honest we’d pick a colour to match your interior scheme; all the scents are divine and the typographic bottles steal the show.
Jo Loves Pomelo Hand and Body Cleanser, £35
Pomelo hand wash has a refreshing, citrus aroma. The lather not only cleanses and moisturises your hands but it leaves them smelling delicious too. Place it by the side of your sink or bring it into the shower with you for a seriously refreshing wake-up call.
