Now that alcohol, sanitizers, and soaps are a part of our daily rotation, our hands require more care. Hand care goes beyond keeping them clean, in fact, excessive handwashing strips the natural, protective oil of the skin while aggressive alcohols deprive it of oil and water, which eventually leads to dryness, roughness, and irritation. Good thing, there’s a moisturizing product to rescue our hands without compromising any means of disinfection. And guess what? It’s the new beauty must-have. Enter hand creams!
Hand creams are your digits’ saving grace. It boosts the skin’s moisture level and elasticity while targeting concerns such as dryness and roughness. It can instantly soothe your hands and often comes with irresistible scents that make every application a delight. There are also products that are formulated to provide long-lasting hydration and are even spiked with anti-aging properties to keep your skin plump and young-looking.
And since our hands are more exposed than our face, it’s fair to say that these creams are a little luxury that we can all enjoy. If you like pampering your tired dry hands, we've rounded up 15 luxurious hand creams that you’ll love to reapply over and over again.
15 Luxurious Hand Creams to Shop Now
1. La Mer The Hand Treatment
La Mer is known for its hydrating and nourishing formula that works like a charm, and this silky hand cream is not an exception. It is packed with skin-loving ingredients such as meadowfoam seed oil, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, and eucalyptus leaf oil to instantly hydrate and restore the skin’s moisture. Plus, it comes in a non-sticky and non-greasy formula which makes every application feel like a dream!
LA MER The Hand Treatment, P7600, rustans.com
2. Sisley Sisleya Integral Anti Age Hand Anti-Aging Concentrate
We hate to break it to you but your hands are also susceptible to visible signs of aging. Good thing, you can rely on this concentrate from Sisley to reduce the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles. It also combines the power of Padina pavonica and Persian Acacia extract to keep the skin soft and plump. Make it a habit to apply this concentrate after every wash for younger-looking hands!
SISLEY Sisleya Integral Anti Age Hand Anti-Aging Concentrate, P7000, rustans.com
3. Chanel La Creme Main
If you’re looking for a cream that looks, feels, and smells fancy, this one from Chanel is your best bet. The La Creme Main comes in a fresh, fast-absorbing formula that boasts in moisturizing, brightening, and protective perks to keep your hands as soft as promised. And if that’s not enough to convince you, this cream is bottled in a chic, egg-shaped squeeze tube that makes a great addition to any vanity kit.
CHANEL La Creme Main, $55 (approximately P3043), chanel.com
4. Miss Dior Nourishing Rose Hand Cream
Anyone looking for a hand cream that comes with a luxurious scent can take a good look at this nourishing cream from Dior. Enriched with Centifolia rose water, this rich cream works fast to relieve parched, flakey skin once applied. It also comes with a fresh spicy rose scent that smells irresistibly charming!
DIOR Miss Dior Nourishing Rose Hand Cream, £48 (approximately P3357), dior.com
5. Byredo Gypsy Water Hand Cream
If your palms need hydration, reach for Byredo’s hand cream. It’s chock-full of nourishing and moisturizing perks to give you baby-soft skin in no time. And since it is derived from its best-selling fragrance, the Gypsy Water Eau De Parfum, you’d also get to enjoy the same citrus-woody scent throughout the day.
BYREDO Gypsy Water Hand Cream, $48 (approximately P2656), byredo.com
6. L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
This gentle hand cream from L’Occitane might come in a pocket-size tube, but trust us, the results are phenomenal after continued use. It features a delicious blend of shea butter, spring honey, and almond oil to deeply nourish dehydrated skin while protecting it from dryness. Here’s a bonus: the whiff of shea smells amazing too.
L’OCCITANE Shea Butter Hand Cream, P700, ph.loccitane.com
7. Diptyque Eau Rose Hand Cream
If you consider rose fragrances as your signature scent, Diptyque has the perfect offering for you. This fine lotion is loaded with moisturizing perks that will keep your hands feeling smooth and pampered. The formula also contains rose notes from Damascena and Centifolia that leaves a gorgeous rose scent after every squeeze.
DIPTYQUE Eau Rose Hand Cream, P2,250, rustans.com
8. Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm
There are so many reasons to love this hand balm, among that list is its vegan-friendly formula that works well in terms of hydrating the skin without that annoying sticky finish. With the help of fragrant botanicals and skin-softening emollients, it nourishes tired-looking hands and cuticles. It’s the perfect treat for your hardworking palms!
AESOP Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, P1550, aesopskincare.ph
9. Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede Body and Hand Cream
Fans of Jo Malone can now enjoy the brand’s line of fragrances in a body and hand cream form. This, for one, features notes of peony, blush, and suede to create a crisp floral scent, together with coconut oil to instantly hydrate and condition the skin. Slather this cream on days where your palms crave both moisture and rich fragrance.
JO MALONE Peony and Blush Suede Body and Hand Cream, P3800, rustans.com
10. Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Hand Cream
Looking for a hand care product that delivers an intense dose of age-correcting moisture? This anti-aging cream might be up your alley. Its formula is fortified with anogeissus, crithmum, bamboo, and pea extract to visibly reduce fine, dry lines while restoring the skin’s youthfulness. Add this to your everyday rotation for smoother and younger-looking hands.
ORIGINS Plantscription Anti-Aging Hand Cream, £30 (approximately P2098), marksandspencer.com
11. Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand and Nail Cream
If you prefer creams that also care for your cuticles, this product deserves a spot in your kit. Made from nourishing ingredients such as honey, sunflower precious oils, and vitamin E, it repairs dry and damaged skin while strengthening your nails. Another plus? It also protects your hands from premature aging.
NUXE Reve de Miel Hand and Nail Cream, P695, rustans.com
12. Maison Margiela Sailing Day Hand Cream
Invigorating and hydrating, Maison Margiela's Sailing Day Hand Cream is a real treat for dry hands. It contains a blend of shea butter and glycerin to keep your hands soft and smooth all day. It's also perfumed with the brand's signature Sailing Day fragrance, a fresh scent infused with aquatic accord and red seaweed essence.
MAISON MARGIELA Sailing Day Hand Cream, P1950, rustans.com
13. Jurlique Rose Hand Cream
With Jurlique's ultra-luxurious Rose Hand Cream, you can revive dehydrated hands without that unpleasant sticky feeling. Apart from soothing the skin with botanical extracts, it also leaves a natural floral scent that will invigorate your senses.
JURLIQUE Rose Hand Cream, P1221, zalora.com
14. L:a Bruket 244 Hand Cream Elder
Infused with a citrusy and elderflower scent, this hand cream from L:a Bruket will keep your hands fragrant and moisturized twenty-four seven. It can even reduce the appearance of dark spots, slow down signs of ageing, and boost collagen production thanks to the formula's antioxidants and fatty acids.
L:A BRUKET 244 Hand Cream Elder, P1850, rustans.com
15. Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream
Protect your skin from environment stressors like heat and hard water with a fortifying treatment like Clarins'. Its non-greasy formula will moisturize the skin with soothing ingredients, including shea butter, sesame oil, and myrrh for flawlessly smooth hands.
CLARINS Hand and Nail Treatment Cream, P2200, rustans.com
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