Purell Purifying Essentials Instant Hand Sanitizer Gel, Crisp Apple Review

I don't consider myself to be germ-phobic, but I am careful about keeping my hands clean, particularly during cold and flu season.  To that end, I never leave the house without dropping a bottle of Purell Purifying Essentials Instant Hand Sanitizer into my bag.

The purse-sized bottle holds 2 ounces of sanitizing gel.  I was afraid that the gel would feel sticky or leave a residue on my hands, but surprisingly, that's not the case.  Purell Purifying Essentials contains "vitamin-infused vanishing beads and moisturizers" which is a fancy way of saying they've added softening ingredients to help keep hands from drying out. 

This hand sanitizer kills 99.99% of germs with a formula that contains 65% ethyl alcohol, apple fruit extract, and glycerin, along with other inactive ingredients.

The Purell sanitizer smells great; a fresh apple scent that's not too strong.  The gel spreads easily and absorbs quickly.  I never have sticky hands after using it, nor do I ever feel the need to lotion my hands afterward. 

Overall, Purell Purifying Essentials Instant Hand Sanitizer Gel gets an A+ in my book.  It's compact, moisturizing, with a clean scent and no sticky feel.  It's a great buy, especially during the cold and flu season.  It's also available in a Cucumber scent.