Touchland has been around forever and my first time buying their hand sanitizers at least 5 years ago, I was quite put off by the smells as they were too strong and nauseating for me. However, I was able to try again through the ThingDrop, especially seeing the different collaborations such as Hello Kitty and Crocs made for perfect gifts for friends.
I do like that they are smaller now, and the smells I picked (apple, mango, peach) didn't have the negative effect it had for me. I could see myself finishing them. I also picked some up for my daughter who will love the berry scent in her Hello Kitty Touchland - perfect for her to use while in school.
Is it a little extra to pay for fancy hand sanitizer? Yes, but this makes it fun to an otherwise not-so-fun thing and if it makes my kid use it more, I am all for it!
I’ve been seeing Touchland everywhere for years and finally (!!) gave in thanks to a Thingdrop and honestly, I get why people love them and why they’ve become sorta viral for a hand sanitizer! They somehow made hand sanitizer feel elevated without losing the fun and design. The design is very simple and sleek, but the bright colors make them feel fresh and playful. They look great tossed in a bag or sitting out on a counter. And the scent range is impressive, literally my favorite aspect. Whether you like fruity, cozy, clean, or even unscented, there’s something for everyone.
Performance wise, they do what they’re supposed to. The spray goes on light, dries fast, and leaves my hands feeling clean without that sticky or overly dry feeling a lot of gel sanitizers have (this one is very liquid-y). Especially in the winter, I really appreciate that they don’t strip my skin and kinda feel hydrating. The scents are also strong in a good way, they’ll linger on your skin for a good amount of time after.
Thoughts on what could be improved: I so wish these were refillable. I mean I’ve see videos and I guess they technically are with some DIY, but they don’t sell refill liquid so the brand right now doesn’t intend for that. Would be a game changer if they would.
I personally think they’re a little pricey compared to others that do the same job, but the packaging and experience make up for it. They’re fun, functional, and they’ve turned something boring (sanitizer and germs lol) into a tiny moment of luxury.
I also think they make fun gifts or stocking stuffers (I like to gift practical things but make them fun, so these hit the spot well). I haven’t tried their hair or body mists yet, but they’re definitely on my radar.
