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Your hands deserve to look and feel moisturized.

A collage of three different testers applying hand creams onto their hands

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Its full of nourishing ingredients we love without feeling sticky or greasy.

If youre shopping on a budget, check out theFenty Skin Hydra’Reset Intensive Recovery Glycerin Hand Mask.

According to board-certified dermatologistDr.

Amazon Grown Alchemist Rich Restorative Hand Cream

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Diane Madfes, M.D., FAAD, a break in your handsskin barriercan contribute todrynessand discomfort.

To find the best hand creams, wetestedover 30 options.

Give your hands the TLC they deserve with our eight top picks.

Close up the Grown Alchemist Hand Cream Vanilla Orange Peel on a case near sunglasses and AirPods Pros

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Our tester found that a pea-sized amount was enough to keep both hands moisturized for hours after system.

The cream was instantly soothing, providing on-the-spot relief from her eczema symptoms.

In fact, Cindy credits the product with preventing flare-ups and leaving her palms noticeably softer than before.

Aesop Eleos Hand Cream

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It absorbs into the skin and you’ll feel a noticeable relief."

This hydrating plant oil is high inantioxidants, helping protect the skin barrier.

Additionally, iris extract (another antioxidant) helps even skin tone and boost radiance.

Byrdie editor’s hand with a swatch of Aesop hand cream

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After using the cream, she felt an immediate improvement in her skin’s softness and smoothness.

The subtle scent and sleek egg-shaped packaging also added to the luxury experience.

Our tester, Michal, loved the consistency of this cream.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Touch Hand Cream

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Michal, tester:It felt creamy and rich but not too heavy or sticky.

Chantia, tester:“I would totally recommend this product to friends and family.

I also think the price for the quality is reasonable.”

The back of a hand

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To hone in on which hand cream is right for you, keep the following factors in mind.

Why Trust Byrdie

Caitlyn Martynis an associate editor on staff at Byrdie.

Esme Benjaminis a writer, editor, and podcaster based in New York.

Skinfix Eczema Hand Repair Cream

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She began writing and editing for Byrdie in 2023.

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol.

2020 Mar 25;13:241-251. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S246021.

Chanel La Creme Main

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PMID: 32273745; PMCID: PMC7103792.

Chaiyana, Wantida, Pimporn Leelapornpisid, Jaroon Jakmunee, and Chawalit Korsamphan.

A hand with manicured nails holding the Chanel La Crème Main

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L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

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Small amount of L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream in the palm of a hand while the other holds the tube

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EltaMD So Silky Hand Crème

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Applying the EltaMD So Silky Hand Creme on a hand

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Fenty Skin Hydra’Reset Intensive Recovery Glycerin Hand Mask

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Fenty Skin Hydra’Reset Intensive Recovery Glycerin Hand Mask

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A pair of hands with painted nails and a gold ring

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