Hand soap is an absolute essential, so you need to make sure you're buying the best hand soap for you. Especially in larger households, bottles or bars of hand soap can run out quickly, so we've included multi-packs of hand soap in our guide to make it easier for you to stock up.
For those concerned about plastics, we've also got some great refill options to make the most of existing dispensers, as well as sustainable packaging options and bar soaps.
Our top rated hand soap, the Botanic Hearth Tea Tree Liquid Hand Soap, is cruelty free and includes glycerin to prevent hands from drying out. It also has one of the most important elements when it comes to choosing a hand soap - a great scent.
Botanic Hearth Tea Tree Liquid Hand Soap
With invigorating essential oils
Moisturizing and revitalizing, this is our top pick of hand soaps.
Pros:
- Cruelty free
- Tea tree refreshes
- Glycerin moisturizes
Cons:
- Not the cheapest
The Botanic Hearth Tea Tree Liquid Hand Soap is a great hand soap that comes in a generous 16 fl oz bottle. It includes tea tree, spearmint, and peppermint to refresh and invigorate, and it's got glycerin to moisturize your hands as you wash. The pump top dispenses the perfect amount to prevent you from wasting soap while still keeping your hands clean.
Solimo Gentle & Mild Clear Liquid Hand Soap Refill
Clean hands on a budget
This 56 fluid-ounce bottle is amazing value for money.
Pros:
- 56 fluid-ounce bottle
- Fresh fragrance
- Super affordable
Cons:
- No dispenser pump
Our top pick for hand soap on a budget is the Solimo Gentle & Mild Clear Liquid Hand Soap Refill. It comes in a very generous 56 fluid-ounce bottle at a super low price, and its fresh floral scent is still gentle on sensitive skin. Because it's a refill bottle you'll need to put this hand soap in a dispenser as it doesn't come with its own pump.
Pre de Provence Artisanal French Soap Bar
Affordable with a luxury scent
Artisanal hand soap with countless scent options.
Pros:
- 30 available scents and colors
- Luxury feel
- Inexpensive
Cons:
- May run out fast
Bar hand soap is one of the most eco-friendly ways to keep your hands clean, and the Pre de Provence Artisanal French Soap Bar is a great way of doing this without missing out on great scents and a luxury feel. This affordable bar soap is strongly scented with a variety of sizes available, but you may need to stock up as this bar may run out quite quickly.
Seventh Generation Hand Wash Soap
Fragrance free for even the most sensitive skin
A reasonably priced multi-pack to add soap to every room of the house.
Pros:
- Affordable
- Designed for sensitive skin
- Refills also available
Cons:
- You may miss the scent
If you want to bulk buy, the Seventh Generation Hand Wash Soap is a great choice. It's unscented, which is ideal for families who find it hard to agree on a scent, and it also prevents sensitive skin from becoming inflamed. The pack of eight is great for adding to multiple rooms of your home, and it's reasonably priced for what you get.
cleancult Liquid Hand Soap Refill
Save on money and plastic with this hand soap
A gentle, non-irritating liquid hand soap in sustainable packaging.
Pros:
- Save on money
- Packaged in paper-based cartons
- Clean lavender scent
Cons:
- Buy a dispenser separately
Liquid hand soap doesn't have to involve plastic. The cleancult Liquid Hand Soap Refill comes in 16-ounce cardboard cartons which look quirky and cut back on costs. You can buy a glass soap dispenser from the same company or refill your own with this lavender-scented refill.
La Tasse Hand Soap
A set of four scents, each in a distinctive bottle
Orange, Gardenia, Coconut, and Beach scented hand soaps in distinctive decorative packaging.
Pros:
- Four unique scents
- Attractive packaging
- Refillable
Cons:
- On the expensive side
With an attractive set of four bottles, the La Tasse Hand Soap set has scents of coconut, orange, beach, and gardenia. The set will look ideal in kitchens or bathrooms and is available in a set of eight, too.
The verdict
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There's a lot of hand soap to choose from, but our top pick is the Botanic Hearth Tea Tree Liquid Hand Soap, which will moisturize hands and use natural oils to reinvigorate. For something a little cheaper, check out the Solimo Gentle & Mild Clear Liquid Hand Soap Refill, and a soap bar such as the Pre de Provence Artisanal French Soap Bar can also save on costs.
For bulk purchases, the cleancult Liquid Hand Soap Refill is a great sustainable refill option, and the Seventh Generation Hand Wash Soap set of eight will help you to stock up long-term. Finally, the La Tasse Hand Soap set of four has a stylish edge.