10 Seriously Nourishing Hand Creams To Try This Winter
Hand creams are like lip balms, you always need at least one close at hand (excuse the pun). Is there a knack when it comes to finding the best hand cream for you though? Of course.
How to find the best hand cream for dry hands
The primary function for all hand creams is to moisturise and nourish our skin. Look for ingredients such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid and squalane as these give your hands the love they deserve.The best hand cream nourishes and soothes skin without feeling greasy or slippery. Depending on your skin type and preference, you might prefer to opt for a richer balm or a fragrance-free formula. A hand cream gets bonus points from us if it includes SPF!
To help you find your best hand cream, we’ve shared some of our favourites below…
The Best Hand Creams for Dry Hands in 2024
Joonbyrd
Confetti Sky Hand Treatment, £15.00
Best mood-boosting hand cream
Chocolate, coconut and sandalwood are three comforting scents that will instantly lift your mood. Joonbyrd's hand cream is more than just a delicious scent though. With hyaluronic acid, peptides and vitamin E, this formula helps to smooth, repair and nourish hands. We recommend having a bottle of this next to every sink in your home.
Space NK
Caribbean Shores Hand Crème, £5.00
Best hand cream under £10
This rich, hydrating formula is proof that some of the best hand creams don’t cost a lot. With vitamin-packed formula and a beautifully balanced scent, our hand cream helps to soothe, soften and pamper dry skin.
Aesop
Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, £27.00
Best hand cream for dry, cracked hands
Who doesn’t love a multitasker? Not only does Aesop’s Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm nourish dry hands, but the formula can also be used to soothe sunburns and help heal piercings wounds. We like having this intensive hand cream around for any day-to-day mishaps. We find the signature Resurrection Aromatique smell comforting too.
Byredo
Gypsy Water Hand Cream, £35.00
Best hand cream for fragrance lovers
This hand cream brings together function and pleasure. Gypsy water is one of Byredo’s bestselling fragrances and this dreamy hand cream allows your to reapply the scent through the day. We are also incredibly partial to the packaging, who doesn’t want to pull Byredo’s Gypsy Water Hand Cream out of their handbag or have it perched by the sink for guests to see?
Chantecaille
Retinol Hand Cream, £74.00
Best anti-ageing hand cream
Retinol in a hand cream? Yes please! Chantecaille has formulated a hardworking hand cream to help ease the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage on our hands. Let’s not forget that our hands are exposed to UV rays just as much as our face, so they deserve the same amount of love. We’d recommend using this at night only to avoid any sensitivity during the day.
Augustinus Bader
The Hand Treatment, £46.00
Best luxury hand cream
From skincare to haircare, we are firm fans of Augustinus Bader products. Yes, they come with a higher price tag, but the results are totally worth the investment, especially when it comes to this hand cream. With shea butter and glycerin, this intensive hand cream nourishes and repairs dry, cracked hands, leaving them feeling soft and supple. We love that it includes antioxidants to protect against environmental stressors too.
Nursem
Caring Hand Cream, £10.00
Best hand cream for sensitive cream
Developed by nurses, the Nursem Hand Cream is made for those who get sore, dry hands due to frequent washing and using alcohol-based gels. When developing this cream, the Nursem team knew hands need a non-greasy hand cream with glycerin and honey to provide long-lasting hydration. Plus, this formula contains a little bit of salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and kill any bacteria.
Hello Sunday
The One For Your Hands - Hand Cream: SPF 30, £10.00
Best hand cream with SPF
SPF is an essential step in every skincare routine, so why wouldn’t we take the same approach to our hand care? If you spend a lot of your day outside or are concerned about dark spots on your hand, you should consider wearing a hand cream with SPF. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil, Hello Sunday’s The One From Your Hands offers the perfect mix of hydration and protection for your hands.
Fresh
Milk Hand Cream, £19.00
Best hand and nail cream
Fresh always like to include unexpected ingredients into their products. With milk as the hero ingredient, the buyers’ love this ultra-nourishing, yet non-greasy hand cream that works to hydrate the hands, nails and cuticles. It’s the perfect hand cream to use when doing your weekly manicure.
Diptyque
Fleur de Peau Hand cream, £36.00
Best travel hand cream
If you’re looking for a soft, clean scent, Diptyque’s Fleur de Peau Hand Cream is the one for you. It feels lightweight but is heavy on the hydration. With hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, we like the simple yet luxe feel of this hand and nail cream, plus the signature packaging feels luxurious.
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