The 23 Best Hand Creams, According to Glamour Editors

Nothing says "rich bitch" like pulling an egg-shaped Chanel hand cream out of my purse. While, yes, I love this cream for the endless Insta opportunities, it's also incredibly moisturizing without being greasy and is delicately fragranced with the classic No 5. —Bella Cacciatore, beauty associate $55, Chanel. Get it now!

When Glossier announced it was launching a hand cream, everyone in the beauty world tried getting their hands on it. Let's just say it's worth it. The rubbery pink packaging clicks open (a necessity if you're always tossing hand cream in your bag), revealing a deliciously scented hand lotion that's as hydrating as it is chic. —Talia Gutierrez, beauty assistant $18, Glossier. Get it now!

My incentive to take care of my hands has gone up exponentially since getting a cat—and then some since the pandemic. (Two words: claw marks.) This has the packaging and reparative properties of a fancy cream, but costs all of $12. I leave it by my front door to remind myself to put it on before I leave and when I come home. It's a surprisingly good system. —Lindsay Schallon, senior beauty editor $29, Amazon. Get it now!

This hand cream is compact, but don't let that fool you. A little goes a long way with this one. The texture is on the lighter side, requiring less product to coat my hands, and it rarely feels greasy on. I also love the fact that it's fragrance-free because scents often irritate my opened cuticles and cause my skin to sting. (I'm a biter, but working on the habit!) —T.G. $20, Nécessaire. Get it now!

No one makes a luxury hand cream like Byredo. This subtle rose-scented one never fails to delight people when I pull it out of my bag. And on more than one occasion I've been asked what perfume I'm wearing. (Nothing, it's the cream!) It also feels decadent (but never greasy) on your hands, which is key. I have to yell at my hand-cream-obsessed boyfriend not to go near it because it's so precious to me. —L.S. $43, Nordstrom. Get it now!

If there's one thing you're guaranteed to find in any nail artist's kit, it's this divinely thick but not-at-all-sticky cream, aptly named Skin Food. The formula is made with calming calendula and chamomile extracts to soothe any irritation, on top of a rich, thick base of oils and beeswax that trap in moisture and keep it there for hours. It honestly nourishes your skin in ways nothing else can. —L.S. $19, Amazon. Get it now!

During the last few months of quarantine, I've perfected the at-home mani-pedi. The trick for me is keeping my cuticles moisturized and soft so that my nail beds create an ideal canvas for polish. This Hand Serum from Olive & June pumps the perfect blend of cactus flower, fruit extract, and hyaluronic acid to keep my hands exfoliated and smooth to the touch. —T.G. $18, Olive and June. Get it now!

This rich and luxurious hand cream by Ouai is exactly the lather my cold, dried-out hands demanded this winter. It's with a mix of rich butters like coconut, shea, and murumuru to deeply heal and soften your hands, along with a light floral scent that's neither irritating nor cloying. —T.G. $24, OUAI. Get it now!

The last time I was in Europe, I couldn't believe how many women I noticed whipping this out of their handbags. But even if it wasn't popular there, I'd be obsessed. It’s rich but not greasy, and it smells incredible thanks to its nourishing sweet almond oil. —Jessica Radloff, West Coast editor $12.5, Ulta. Get it now!

When lotion meets serum, you get this delightful gel-cream. It's lightweight enough to apply during the day without feeling greasy and easily absorbs into your skin, leaving nothing but a dewy hydrated glow. Bonus: The fruity scent is incredible. —Halie LeSavage, contributor $12, Peach and Lilly. Get it now!

The name on the bottle doesn't lie. Think of this as a dry spot zapper that's loaded with nourishing ingredients like vitamins A and E to both instantly soothe and help repair your skin from deep within. I love it not only on my hands, but also on my knees, elbows, and feet, too. —T.G. $46, Jack Black. Get it now!

When it comes to hand creams, simplicity is best. (I used to have one that had a "luster" effect, when in reality it was just big chunks of glitter.) This unassuming cream is basic in all the right ways. It's lightly scented and not sticky, but was developed for super-intense moisturizing, which it definitely delivers on. —Khaliha Hawkins, producer $14, Amazon. Get it now!

You'd be surprised how soft your hands will feel (and look) after using Oribe's Refining Hand Scrub followed by the Nourishing Hand Créme. The cream gives off a subtle sweet almond scent, but it's the blend of meadowfoam and starflower oils that keeps your cuticles and palms deeply nourished all day long. Oh, and did I mention there's a hand wash in the line, too? I'll take all three, please. —B.C. $52, Oribe. Get it now!

Normally I’d see the price tag on Le Labo and run away screaming, but I was lucky enough to stay at a hotel that uses the brand...and I was hooked. The lotion leaves my hands so soft, and the scent reminds me of my grandmother. You can’t put a price tag on that. —Anna Moeslein, senior editor $32, Nordstrom. Get it now!

When you hear Diptyque, you might think of candles, but the Parisian perfumery also makes skin care you don't want to sleep on. The mixture of shea butter and argan oil in its hand creams are like therapy in a bottle for dry, chapped hands. The creamy gloss absorbs into your hands in a matter of seconds, leaving behind a fresh scent of almond and apricot that obviously smells like a fancy French perfume. –L.S. $42, Diptyque Paris. Get it now!

I walked into Lush to buy bath bombs, as one does, and walked out with this after a salesperson made me take a whiff. Its smell, with hints of lavender, cocoa butter, and a slight spice, was honestly too good for me to let go. And thanks to this hand cream, I’ve officially abandoned my melatonin routine. Without fail, its relaxing aura instantly lulls me to sleep, and I wake up with the softest, best-smelling hands. What other lotion does that? None. —Tess Kornfeld, weekend writer $22, Lush. Get it now!

Hopefully, by habit, you're applying sunscreen to your face every morning. But what about your hands? Truthfully, it wasn't until my grandmother reminded me of the importance, stating it's one of the first signs of aging. Ever since, I've applied this Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40 to my hands, keeping them sun-protected and hydrated—even indoors. —T.G. $14, Supergoop!. Get it now!

The intensely hydrating shea butter and nourishing honey in this hand cream makes it the perfect choice to put on right before you go to sleep. It coats your fingers and palms with a thick layer of moisture that makes them feel crazy soft in the morning. —L.S. $5, Burt's Bees. Get it now!

Ashiness is truly the bane of my existence—especially if it’s my hands that are dry. That’s why I keep a small travel-size tube of Caudalie’s hand and nail cream in my bag. The nourishing grapeseed and avocado oils leave behind a thoroughly moisturized feeling, without a greasy residue. —Brionna Jimerson, social media manager $15, Sephora. Get it now!

I'm a sucker for rose scents, but I'm also extremely particular about them. They can't be too sweet, too floral, or too strong. This ethically sourced option from sustainable beauty brand Love Beauty and Planet hits all the right notes. Massage your hands with a generous dollop and let the murumuru butter do its thing. —L.S. $5, Love Beauty and Planet. Get it now!

I have a soft spot for this Hand Salve from Kiehl's. The entire brand is basically stocked up in my overflowing vanity, but this product deserves a special shout-out. Because of its heavy texture, I use it as a treatment, applying an even layer on both my hands and feet as I wait for my Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask to dry. Then, after a quick 10 to 15 minutes, I wash off my face and rub off any excess balm that didn't absorb. It's the perfect multi-tasking regimen I do once a week. —T.G. $16, Ulta. Get it now!

I am an unapologetic hand cream hoarder—I absolutely hate having dry hands—and I've tried them all. Currently, my go-to is Korres. All its hand creams absorb quickly and leave my hands feeling moisturized for hours (a little bit goes a long a way). But this one is particularly great since it has antioxidant-rich calendula. —Azadeh Valanejad, contributor $14, Korres. Get it now!

My mother always stored hand cream near the sink to apply after washing the dishes, and now it's a staple in my kitchen, too. The Clean Crisp Citron Soothing Hand Cream from Type:A is as refreshing as it is hydrating after scrubbing down some dirty dishes. There's also an Almond Vanilla Milk alternative for those who aren't particularly excited about lemon-scented products. For me, the blend of oils and shea butter topped with the smell of citrus is exactly what my hands (and nose) need. —T.G. $12, Type: A. Get it now!