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It's no secret that we spend more time and money on skincare for our face, oftentimes completely neglecting the hands that help our skin look good in the first place. Believe it or not, our hands happen to be one of the first areas to show signs of aging. And with all the excessive hand-washing, sanitizing, and towel-drying we put them through, these hard-working body parts don't get nearly as much attention as they deserve. Thankfully, there are plenty of nourishing hand creams—at every price point—to soothe the dryness. Your hands deserve better, so here are 23 of the best hand creams to invest in.
The entire 54 Thrones experience makes every customer feel like royalty, starting with the metallic gold packaging right down to the buttery smooth moisturizers inside.
Anything with shea butter is sure to provide a healthy dose of moisture. Add coconut oil to the mix and dryness doesn't stand a chance.
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This classic hand cream has a delightful scent but the real appeal is how quickly it softens rough skin and how long that smoothness lasts.
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What's great about this hand cream is its thick formula, which can also be used to nourish other dry parts of your body. It's particularly soothing when jet-setting.
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Featuring niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides, CeraVe's hand cream not only moisturizes your hands but the product protects them from future dry out as well.
We won't blame you if you purchase this solely based on its packaging. But a quick glance at the key ingredients—which include meadowfoam seed oil and coconut extract—will prove its staying power.
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Specifically formulated to treat eczema, SkinFix's hand cream aims to repair dryness with the help of colloidal oatmeal and allantoin.
Shea butter and almond oil come together in this luxurious cream to nourish rough hands without leaving a greasy residue.
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Necessaire created the perfect antidote to rough, damaged hands. Aiming to repair the skin barrier—yes, your hands need just as much love as your face—marula oil, vitamins C and E, niacinamide, and more are the dream team to fight dryness.
A sweet aroma greets you as soon as you open the cap, but don't be fooled by the heavenly scent—this creamy balm leaves your hands feeling revived and smooth.
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You already love the Bum Bum cream and scrub, so why not expand your collection with another fan favorite? This treatment has all the same nourishing ingredients as the body product, in a non-sticky formula for your hands.
As the name suggests, this lightweight formula gives you pillow-soft hands that don't feel sticky or weighed down after a few hours.
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Designed to act as a "glove" for your hands, Bioderma's cream works to soothe and repair both dry hands and damaged nails.
The dryest of skin is no match for Eucerin's intense formula, which is rich in alpha-hydroxy acids which slough away dead skin and moisture-barrier-sealing ceramides.
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Fresh brings a luxurious feel to its hand creams by combining cupuaçu, sal seed, shea butter, and vitamin E to soothe, moisture, and soften rough hands.
After giving yourself a manicure with Olive and June's beloved nail polishes, finish the look with this lightweight serum for properly hydrated hands.
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A splurge that's worth every coin, this rich cream provides hours-long hydration and can also has iris pallida—an ingredient that helps diminish darks.
Leave it to Ouai to whip up the perfect no-fuss lotion with a beautiful scent, feather-light formula, and hydrating ingredients.
Nerisha Penrose
Beauty Commerce Editor
Nerisha Penrose is the Beauty Commerce Editor at ELLE.com. Prior to joining the team, she was an Editorial Fellow at ELLE.com. In her current role, she helps lead coverage on makeup, skin care, hair, and fragrances. With over six years of experience in the world of beauty editorial, Nerisha enjoys delving deep into the complexities of fragrance notes, hunting for the best fixes for acne-prone skin, and advocating for daily sunscreen use. She regularly researches and tests the latest products, consults beauty professionals (including our Beauty Advisory Board) to determine the best expert-approved formulas to recommend, and conducts interviews with luminaries across the industry. Nerisha received her bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from Temple University before joining the editorial teams at Nylon and Billboard. In 2020, she co-launched our popular franchise The State of Black Beauty, an ongoing exploration of—and destination for—beauty at the intersection of Black culture.