Since we’re in the middle of a pandemic, taking care of ourselves is important; other than social distancing, taking care of our hygiene is one of the ways that we can take care of ourselves and prevent the spread of the COVID 19 virus as well. Even though we should always clean ourselves, especially our hands, finding a proper sink with shampoo while you’re outside can be difficult!
Here is where hand sanitsers come in! They are almost as efficient as soap and water when it comes to cleaning our hands; as they can kill germs just as effectively. Not to mention that they usually come in small sizes which are lightweight and portable, allowing us to bring along with us everytime we go out! Staying hygienic has never been this easy. Here are the top 8 hand sanitisers in Malaysia in 2025 you can get today!
1. Cosfume Hand Sanitizer Gel
Prefer hand sanitizer with a sweet smell? Consider this costume hand sanitizer instead! It comes with various types of smell ranging from apple to champagne, and they can clean your hands just as effectively as the usual hand sanitizer. Killing germs all while smelling great? What a deal!
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Alcohol denat, water, propylene glycol, carbomer, fragrance, aminomethyl propanol
- Size: 29ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
- Variations Available: Apple Toasted, Madness Love, Sakura Blossom, Strawberry, Warm Vanilla, Candy Pea, Stress Away, Candy Sugar, Champagne Macarons
Pros:
✅ Various smell to select from
✅ Effectively kill germs
Price: RM2.25
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Dettol Hand Sanitizer Original
Dettol is one of the most well-known brand that offers quality cleaning products. They now also offer hand sanitizer in small, portable sizes that you can bring along wherever you go! It is ideal to keep it in your car, office, or your house. Simply squeeze a thumbnail size portion on your palm and wipe it between your hands and you’re ready to go!
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Alcohol Denatured, water, propylene crosspolymer, fragrance, limonene, ethylenediamine, tetrahydroxypropyl
- Size: 500ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Pros:
✅ Portable
✅ Smells great
❌ Bulky to be put in bags
Price: RM16.36
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Hand Sanitizer Isopropyl Alcohol
This Isopropyl Alcohol Gel that contains 80% alcohol is a surgical grade disinfectant that comes in 2 sizes: 5L to 500ml. It even comes in spray if you dislike liquid.There are many uses for isopropyl alcohol, it can act as a disinfectant for furnitures and a steriliser to clean your hands.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Alcohol, Isopropyl alcohol
- Size: 5L, 500ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
- Sizes Available: 5L, 500ml
Pros:
✅ Has liquid, gel and spray options
✅ Multipurpose
✅ Surgical grade
❌ Only comes in 2 sizes
Price: RM15 to RM65
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Lifebuoy Hand Sanitizer 50ml
LIfebuoy is another well known brand in Malaysia. With its portable 50ml size, you can bring it wherever you go! Its small size allows you to fit it inside your bag and pockets. It can effectively kill 99.9% germs without water. It smells great too!
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Alcohol denat, water, propylene glycol, carbomer, fragrance, aminomethyl propanol, tocopheryl acetate
- Size: 50ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Pros:
✅ Smells great
✅ Small portable size
✅ Easy to carry around
✅ Kills 99.9% germs
Price: RM2
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Cleanse360 Hand Sanitizer
The Cleanse360 Hand Sanitizer comes with two scent options so if you dislike scent, you can choose the scent free one! Unlike most hand sanitizers that are either in liquid or gel form, this one is in spray so you can use it sparingly. Its small and portable can be fitted into any pocket or bag.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, fragrance
- Size: 100ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
- Scent Available: Fragrance free, Honeydew
Pros:
✅ Scent options
✅ Portable
✅ 75% alcohol
✅ Non-sticky
Price: RM3.50 (Fragrance free) | RM3.90 (Honeydew)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. ActiGuard Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Liquid
The ActiGuard Hand Sanitizer contains 85% alcohol and guarantees effective bacteria killing and is approved by the Malaysian Health Ministry. It comes in various sizes so you can get a suitable size to put them around your house or bring it along with you! You can also get the 5L size to refill your other bottles. It’s also fragrance free so you don’t have to worry about any weird smell.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Alcohol, glycerin
- Size: 5L, 1L, 500ml
- Weight: –
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
- SIzes Available: 5L, 1L, 500ml
Pros:
✅ Comes in various sizes
✅ Contains 85% alcohol
Price: RM7.50 to RM48
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. HYGIENIX Antibacterial Sanitizer Hand Spray
HYGIENIX Hand Spray is another spray type antibacterial sanitizer that can eliminate up to 99.99% of germs! It comes with a slight refreshing scent and has a quick-dry formulation that keeps your hand dry even after applying it.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Isopropyl alcohol, water, sodium lactate, sodium gluconate, glycerin, PEG-8 Dimethicone & Fragrance
- Size: 50ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Pros:
✅ Portable
✅ Refreshing scent
✅ Quick dry
✅ Eliminate 99.99% germs
Price: RM5.87
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. AMDPRO+ Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
This AMDPRO+ Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer by MR.DIY comes with a refreshing aloe vera scent. Its large 500ml allows you to place them in any place of your house or office. It is also quick dry and will not leave any uncomfortable sticky feeling on your hands.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, fragrance, hydroxyethylcellulose, propylene glycol, water
- Size: 500ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Pros:
✅ Aloe vera scent
✅ Large volume
Price: RM12.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Benefits of using a hand sanitizer:
- Require less time compared to hand washing
- Kills microorganisms and bacteria effectively
- More accessible than washing sinks
- Less irritating on skin compared to soap and water
- Comes with refreshing scent
We hope that the above benefits can encourage you to get a hand sanitizer today! Keep your hands clean and let’s battle the COVID-19 with proper measures!
Disclosure: This list was compiled by the team at My Weekend Plan after extensive research and shared opinions to suggest helpful recommendations for the public. The sequence of brands is in no particular order so if you have any other great suggestions too, please email us support@myweekendplan.com.my. For more information, kindly refer to our copyright, privacy & disclosure policy.
