Hand cream is one of those items that every woman needs to have in her purse. After washing your hands just a small dab will go a long way in keeping your hands soft, moisturized, and some types can even prevent the signs of aging on the hands. No matter your budget you can keep your hands looking and feeling fabulous this winter! Here are some hand cream reviews that will help you whether your at the drug store or a high end boutique.
Luxe Hand Care
(Hand Perfection Complete Day Cream, $30.00 HandPerfection.com)
Hand Perfection hand cream was created and formulated by a hand model and it's the first product to treat the skin on the hands like the skin on the face. Think about it, hands can age you - your eyes, face, and neck might look fabulous because you are diligent with applying your creams, serums, and potions but if you forget your hands all your hard work goes right down the drain. Hand Perfection even completed clinical trials where 93% of patients saw an improvement in smoothness and texture after just two weeks of use. The formula is thick and creamy, but absorbs fast leaving hands soft and smooth.
Jurlique Age Defying Hand Cream ($49.00 Jurlique.com) is a favorite on my nursing unit. As nurses we wash our hands continuously so without a heavy duty hand treatment our hands would be tore up from the floor up! This formula is unique because it has Daisy and Biodynamic Licorice and Black Elder to help fade discolorations, even skin tone and brighten skin for more youthful looking hands. This scent reminds me of the spa and on a hectic day it's a fabulous added perk of using the product.
Amore Pacifica Time Response Intensive Hand Cream ($80.00, NeimanMarcus.com) is unique because it claims it provides 24 hour time release technology that lasts and provides protection against the elements for 24 hours when used twice a day. This formula is so creamy, it feels luxurious when it's applied plus the ability to stand up to even handwashing? What could be better?
Mid-Range Hand Creams
(Bliss Glove Me Tender Kit, $95 BlissWorld.com)
While the entire kit might be pricey Bliss High Intensity Hand Cream is much easier on the wallet at $18.00. It provides great for conditioning the hands and cuticles before bed, this formula is thicker than the rest and feels like a rich balm when applied. Add the Bliss Glamour Gloves ($48.00) and you have a real treat that's sure to soothe and soften the roughest of hands.
L'Occitane Shea Hand Butter is the perfect sized tube for your purse or car, plus for just $15.00 you get the foot cream too! (LOccitane.com) This formula is enriched with shea butter to treat overworked digits. This cream sinks right in leaving a very light scent lingering on your hands.
Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream ($15.00, Yu-Be.com) 1.25 tube - My favorite chapped stick in cream form! This cream is glycerine based and provides the most moisture for the money. The only downside is the camphor scent, which usually fades fast but if that type of scent bothers you then this is not the product for you.
Drug Store Gems
(Soft & Beautiful Hand Cream, $6.49 Drugstore.com)
Soft & Beautiful Hand Cream - Super quick moisturizing lotion gets the job done in a pinch, with very minimal scent. Best thing is that it doesn't let an oil slick on paper, if your job requires that sort of thing. Plus, while we're chatting about Soft & Beautiful Skin I haven't tried one of the body products I haven't liked.
Nivea Hand Smooth Indulgence Hand Cream ($5.99 Drugstore.com) is a thick lush formula that's more like an experience than a hand cream. Fortunately it sinks right in to moisturize and protect, but beware use too much and you will have a bit of filmy feeling on your fingers. This can be found in your local drugstore for about $6-8
