Let’s face it, it would hardly be a “best hand creams” list without this cult formula from L’Occitane. Thanks to a high concentration of 25% shea butter, it feels incredibly nourishing and soothing while delivering lasting hydration. It forms a protective film around your skin to shield it from environmental aggressors.
Tester notes: “I’ve been swearing by this hand cream for more than five years, and truth be told, I have yet to find a formula that would feel just as rich without leaving my hands too greasy. It has a nice buttery feel, and a little goes a long way, meaning you’re unlikely to run out of it as quickly as you would with other hand creams. As a beauty writer with sensitive skin, I find that it delivers exactly what my hands crave during the winter season. Trust me when I tell you that nothing keeps my dry patches just as soothed and hydrated,” says Glamour contributor Denise Primbet.
- Pros: Feels very nourishing; instantly soothes and softens irritated and dehydrated skin
- Cons: Not fragrance-free; tube is a little bulky and inconvenient to carry around
Best for Eczema: Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream
Original video from Alanna Martine Kilkeary testing Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream
Best for: Dry, itchy skin; eczema
With the seal of approval from the National Eczema Association, Aveeno’s moisturizing lotion relieves redness, dryness, and crusting that comes with eczema flareups. This super-creamy formula absorbs beautifully, while also strengthening your skin’s moisture barrier. While this cream is, of course, ideal for those with eczema, harsh winter temperatures can do a number on anyone’s hands, so consider it great for anyone with dry skin.
Tester notes: “I’ve had eczema for as long as I can remember,” says Glamour commerce writer Alanna Martine Kilkeary, “and while it has mainly cropped up on my arms, I’ve had some flare-ups on the back of my hands recently, which my dermatologist diagnosed as dyshidrotic eczema. On top of using a prescription medicine to address it, I’ve been reaching for this creamy eczema-safe cream to keep my skin in check. It’s done a great job at calming my bumps and leaving my skin supersoft and smooth. I’m finally free of eczema on my hands, and I think applying this in tandem with my prescription made all the difference.”
