Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
Summary
Touchland Power Mist scores 55/100 — better than the drugstore mainstream but compromised by fragrance and propylene glycol family ingredients. Strong points: 67% ethyl alcohol active, glycerin and aloe to counter dryness, and a hyaluronic-acid hydration system. Concerns: synthetic fragrance (the brand's hallmark), phenoxyethanol preservative, hexylene glycol (a propylene glycol-family solvent), and microplastic-class polymers. Touchland markets heavily as 'clean' but the ingredient list reveals it sits in the upper-mid tier rather than truly clean. Notably parabens-free and propylene-glycol-free in the strict sense.
At a glance
Key ingredients 15
Ethyl Alcohol (67%)Good
Active sanitizing agent at effective CDC-recommended concentration. Pharmaceutical grade.
See more about Ethyl Alcohol (67%) →WaterNeutral
Solvent base. Inert and necessary for formulation.
See more about Water →GlycerinGood
Humectant that draws water into the skin; offsets alcohol's drying effect. Safe, well-tolerated, and biodegradable.
See more about Glycerin →Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractGood
Soothing botanical extract that helps offset the drying effect of alcohol-based sanitizers.
See more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract →Tetrahydroxypropyl EthylenediamineNeutral
Synthetic pH adjuster/chelator. Inert in finished formula.
See more about Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine →Fragrance (Parfum)Very Bad
Undisclosed fragrance blend — can contain dozens of unlisted synthetic chemicals including phthalates and known allergens. A major contributor to contact dermatitis and one of the most common reasons hand sanitizers irritate sensitive skin.
See more about Fragrance (Parfum) →CarbomerNeutral
Synthetic polymer used as a thickener/gel-former. Inert and not absorbed through skin.
See more about Carbomer →Caprylyl GlycolNeutral
Synthetic preservative-booster and skin-conditioner derived from caprylic acid. Generally well-tolerated.
See more about Caprylyl Glycol →Hexylene GlycolBad
Propylene glycol family solvent/penetration enhancer. Common contact-allergen and can dry skin with repeated exposure.
See more about Hexylene Glycol →Sodium Benzoate
Synthetic preservative. Can form trace benzene when combined with vitamin C/citric acid in storage, though levels are typically well within safety limits.
See more about Sodium Benzoate →Phenoxyethanol
Synthetic preservative considered safer than parabens but linked to skin irritation in some users at higher concentrations. EU caps at 1%.
See more about Phenoxyethanol →Sodium LactateGood
Lactic acid salt; humectant that supports skin's natural moisture factor.
See more about Sodium Lactate →Sodium PCAGood
Component of skin's natural moisturizing factor; effective humectant.
See more about Sodium PCA →Citric AcidNeutral
pH adjuster derived from citrus.
See more about Citric Acid →Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Good
Synthetic Vitamin E ester used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioner.
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