TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: "I live in the desert so my hands are always extremely dry, chapped and sometimes crack, but with this ... my hands stay nice and soft," one reviewer writes. Users also like that this "very moisturizing" cream can be used "on the hands, lips, feet, eyes — everywhere." Other perks include its fast absorption and gentle formula, which doesn't irritate sensitive or eczema-prone skin.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: According to readers, this product is "hands down the best hand cream" they've ever used. One reviewer writes, "If [what] you care about is smooth hands and not those heavily scented hand creams, then give this a try — you won't regret it." Another user adds, "Is baby soft skin possible? Yes! Ahava works wonders on the skin. I've been in the Dead Sea, and I know how soft it makes your skin ... and Ahava does the same exact thing! ... You'll never understand until you try it."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: If you love the scent of sweet honey, readers say you'll love this fragranced hand cream. "It soaks in quickly and isn't greasy at all," writes one reviewer. "It smells wonderful and [leaves] hands soft and smooth." Others praise this hand cream for being "so moisturizing," especially for those who wash their hands frequently or live in dry and cold places. "Most claims fall flat when it comes to skin repair," says one user. "This product actually soothes and smooths [skin] immediately and lasts for a few hours."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: Reviewers say that although this luxe hand cream comes with a hefty price tag, the results are worth the cost. Highlights include the cream's grease-free formula, which readers say is "really rich but sinks in quickly." One user writes, "Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream is nourishing and luxurious.... [plus] it smells like Fruit Loops cereal."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: Reviewers agree that this hand cream "smells so delicious" and makes hands feel "soft and smooth." One reader writes, "I love this product because it has a different, light scent. Not too tangy or fruity, just subtle and fresh."
Another says, "I have dry, dry hands, and this hand treatment leaves them soft without being greasy -- and of course, smelling like lemons, which I love."
Quality hand cream might not seem totally necessary — but with all the typing, styling and high-fiving we do, our hands go through a lot on a daily basis. Still, hand cream usually ends up at the bottom of our list of beauty priorities. We spend hundreds of dollars on anti-aging face serums and hydrating masks for our hair, but hands also show signs of aging — sometimes even more than your face. So in some ways, the best hand creams are some of the most powerful defenses against aging.
Hand cream may not target your crows' feet, under-eye bags and fine lines. But the dark spots, veins and loose skin on your hands are what truly reveal the number of candles on your birthday cake. If you compare your hands to someone 10 years older or 10 years younger, you'll notice a pretty glaring difference. That's why we think — and dermatologists agree — that it's high time to show your hands some love. And a highly reviewed hand cream is the perfect place to start.
With the help of our trusty TotalBeauty.com reviewers, we rounded up 11 of the best hand creams that will leave your hands soft and younger-looking.
