Hand Cream Is My Favorite Little Luxury—14 I Always Keep Within Arm's Reach

Pros: Absorbs quickly, nourishing formula, great for aging and sensitive skin

Cons: Unscented, if you prefer a light fragrance

Key ingredients: Ceramides, peptides, niacinamide, marula butter, marula oil

Fragrance-free: Yes

Size: 2.2 ounces

This hand cream ticks all the boxes: It's deeply hydrating without ever feeling too greasy, addresses aging concerns without aggravating sensitive skin, has a fragrance-free formula, and looks chic AF on your nightstand (if we do say so ourselves). "It's one of my favorite hand creams to keep next to my bed and use overnight," former WWW beauty editor Katie Berohn shares. It's also generously sized compared to other luxury hand creams on the market, so you do get a nice bang for your buck.

Customer review: "This hand cream saved me through the winter months from dry, cracked hands. I normally hate hand cream because of how heavy or greasy they can be, but this is very lightweight and has zero scent."

Pros: Amazing sensorial experience, thick and moisturizing without feeling too greasy

Cons: Pricey

Key ingredients: Ouessant honey, royal jelly

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 1.5 ounces

"This is one of the only hand creams I use because it actually keeps my skin hydrated, soft, smooth, and practically shimmery with nourishment for hours and hours. Despite the MVP ingredient—rich honey extract—it's not sticky or overly thick in the slightest," shares WWW Beauty Director Erin Jahns. The light honey fragrance is divine, never overpowering, and makes the whole sensorial experience extra luxurious. Jahns adds, "I don't even really like hand cream (I know, I know), but trust me. This stuff will change you!"

Customer review: "The hand cream itself goes on so smoothly and a little goes a long way. I used maybe a dime size and the cream moved over my skin like silk and the feeling after was well hydrated. I must admit, this was my first splurge on a hand cream and I believe this will stay in my handbag and I will more than likely get another to keep near my vanity. I'm so in love with this."

Pros: Softens hands immediately, nongreasy, portable and sleek packaging

Cons: Higher price point for a smaller size

Key ingredients: Shea butter, glycerin, centella asiatica, jojoba-seed oil, soybean oil

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 1.7 ounces

Chic Dior packaging aside, this is one of the most luxurious hand creams I've applied. It glides like butter, absorbs easily, and makes my hands feel like straight-up cashmere. I recommend it to everyone I know, and it has a forever place on my nightstand. I genuinely look forward to applying it as soon as I tuck into bed—a little indulgence.

Customer review: "I love this and will probably order another. I use it on my hands, neck, and face. It smells amazing and is super hydrating. I also love how the container is stylish and sleek and fits in even the smallest of handbags."

Pros: Great for aging skin and dark spots, larger size, absorbs effortlessly

Cons: Retinol may be irritating for sensitive skin

Key ingredients: CoQ10, niacinamide, glucosamine, peptides, retinol, hyaluronic acid

Fragrance-free: Yes

Size: 3 ounces

Fine lines, dark spots, and fragile, crepey skin? This hand cream has you covered with potent retinol, peptides, CoQ10, and niacinamide. Even if you don't struggle with skin aging concerns yet, it's a solid formula to have in your collection. "If you're looking for a good, no-frills hand cream that hydrates your skin and makes it feel soft, this is it," notes WWW beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock. "It contains peptides and multiple vitamins to keep the hands looking plump and healthy."

Customer review: "Colorado winters are brutal on the skin, especially the hands. Nothing, and I mean nothing, has helped until I found this hand treatment. It soothes, it refines, it softens. Will be repurchasing!"

Pros: Great size, lasts a while, hands feel immediately soothed and moisturized post-application

Cons: I wish it had more skincare actives to specifically brighten and firm

Key ingredients: Shea butter, glycerin, castor oil, coconut oil, sunflower-seed oil

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 16.9 ounces

I keep this hand cream at my sink, and it's been an absolute godsend to use post-dishes. Just one pump into my palms is all it takes to reverse the drying, stripping effects of hot water, and I'm obsessed with the lingering scent—an earthy blend of cedar, patchouli, and clove bud. Buy the matching luxury hand soap if you feel so inclined. Trust me. The duo is worth it.

Customer review: "If you haven't tried this brand yet, you're seriously missing out. The quality is amazing and the scent gives total luxury spa vibes. I originally bought it as a gift for my sister but ended up keeping it for myself! It now lives on my nightstand and I use it every night before bed. Total game changer."

Pros: Large size, sophisticated scent, dermatologist-tested formula to make sure it's nonirritating

Cons: Smells a bit earthier than your traditional rose, if you prefer a true floral

Key ingredients: Australian hibiscus-flower extract, shea butter, microalgae oil

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 12 ounces

Courteney Cox's luxury home and bodycare products always hit. Not only are the formulas top-notch, but the scents are also downright exquisite. Just take it from Caitie Schlisserman, WWW's beauty director of branded content, who says she's "completely hooked" on this Steeped Rose confection. "Not just because it smells like freshly cut roses (it's truly intoxicating!), but I don't think my hands have ever been this soft," she adds. "I use it at least twice a day and am already stressing about running out."

Customer review: "I love this hand cream. I use it every night. My hands get dry easily because of the weather changes and I couldn't be happier with the cream I choose to soothe my hands with. The texture is smooth and light. It smells so good and makes my hands feel so soft after applied and hours after that. I love it."

Pros: Sophisticated scent, dries quickly, easy to layer with other handcare products

Cons: Those with super-dry hands might want something thicker

Key ingredients: Avocado butter, shea butter, aloe vera

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 1.7 ounces

Okay, this is technically a hand serum, but I believe it has the texture of a lightweight hand lotion. It has a creamy consistency as opposed to a thin, watery solution, which makes it wonderful for daytime applications or to layer under thicker hand balms. The scent—a gorgeous combination of vanilla amber, crisp wood, and white musk—is also rather heavenly.

Customer review: "This is a fine ladies hand cream, the smell is light and clean while the formula absorbs quickly. I bought it for work because I wash my hands often and need something that I can put on and absorb quickly so I can keep moving without oily hands. This is perfect for that! This isn't a heavy cream that lasts for hours, it is a light serum like the name suggests."

Pros: Can be used on hands and feet, great for mani-pedis, nongreasy, dries quickly

Cons: Heavily fragranced

Key ingredients: Shea butter, cocoa-seed butter, niacinamide, caffeine

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 7 ounces

Butter London may be known for its luxurious nail lacquers, but I implore you to give its equally rich hand (and foot!) cream a try, even on days when you forgo a coat or two of polish. "I use this hand cream every night before bed and wake up with baby-soft hands," notes beauty contributor Shawna Hudson. "My hands tend to get a bit flaky when dry, but this cream solves that in a jiff—can't recommend enough."

Customer review: "As a licensed esthetician, I use my hands quite frequently, and the majority of the time my hands are wet. When I was given the opportunity to try out Butter London Extra Whip Hand and Foot Treatment, I got so excited. This product is ideal for my dry hands to keep them soft and smooth."

Pros: Chic packaging, lightly scented, absorbs easily, improves nail health

Cons: Smaller size

Key ingredients: Camellia ceramides, camellia oil, camellia yeast, glycerin, iris pallida extract

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 1.7 ounces

Yes, it's pricey, but you do get what you pay for: a silky formula with nail-strengthening properties housed in stunning Chanel packaging. It's worth the investment, I'd say. "Not only is this the chicest-looking hand cream (my boyfriend and I keep it in our living room for aesthetic purposes), but it also makes my hands feel incredibly soft after I use it," Berohn adds. "It also helps improve nail health, which is a major plus!"

Customer review: "I love this, light scent, non-greasy, quick absorbing and moisturizing for a long time after application. I'm always a returning customer for this product."

Pros: Nongreasy yet deeply moisturizing, protects hands from harsh environments, dermatologist-tested

Cons: Contains silicones, if you avoid those

Key ingredients: Urea, glycerin, aloe juice, jojoba esters, silk amino acids, ceramides

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 3 ounces

"I know this isn't the most luxurious choice ever, but that's kind of the point. Thanks to the tiny price tag, I'm able to use it as much as I want without wincing," shares McLintock. Urea is the workhorse ingredient here, as it's known for soothing rough, itchy skin while gently exfoliating the surface. "Trust me on this—it totally alleviated my dry, cracked hands in the midst of a subzero Midwest winter. It's the real deal," adds McLintock.

Customer review: "This is great hand cream to bring with you anywhere. It is a great size to fit in a pocket and to travel with without taking up much space. This cream is so soothing and hydrating for hands. Would definitely recommend!"

Pros: Never dries greasy, refreshing scent, thick texture that absorbs instantly

Cons: Some reviewers say the scent is a bit strong

Key ingredients: Biosaccharide solution, Glycoprotein produced by pseudoalteromonas Antarctica, shea oil, sweet almond oil, chestnut extract

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 2.5 ounces

Allow me to introduce you to the Rolls-Royce of hand creams. See, in addition to the standard skin barrier strengthening oils and butters, it includes a cryoprotectant plucked from research expeditions in Antarctica that has been shown to improve skin hydration. Translation? This is one moisturizing hand cream. Better yet, it dries down to a powdery finish that locks in said moisture without making your paws feel too sticky.

Customer review: "As an artist I work with my hands daily and this hand cream saves my hands! I've tried every high end hand cream on the market and this one is by far the best!"

Pros: Adorable, high-quality packaging, amazing scent, perfect texture

Cons: Scent is very subtle

Key ingredients: Glycofilm Pollustop, meadowfoam-seed oil, rosemary leaf, echinacea, sunflower, rice bran, fermented coconut fruit extract

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 2 ounces

If you're a fan of Glossier You Eau de Parfum (a subtle yet intoxicating skin scent), you'll fall head over heels for the matching hand cream that's perfect for midday touch-ups when your skin and scent could use a refresher. "Obviously, I love the smell, but the brand also spent two full years perfecting the formula prior to its launch in 2020. It's not too creamy, but it's not too lotion-y either," adds Jahns. "Plus, it dries in about five seconds and doesn't leave you feeling greasy or like you'll be leaving a trail of oily fingerprints in your aftermath."

Customer review: "I've been using this since 2020, and I can say I'm addicted! I use it daily! It makes my hands so soft, and it doesn’t feel like there’s any product on. If you're nervous to get any, or try it out, don't be!"

Pros: Protects and nourishes hands, soothing for sensitive skin, can be used all over

Cons: Dries a bit greasier than other creams

Key ingredients: SPF 30, sunflower oil, provitamin B5

Fragrance-free: Yes

Size: 8 ounces

Here's a tried-and-true hand cream. Bonus: It includes SPF, which is imperative in wrinkle prevention. "It has SPF 30 with broad-spectrum coverage, and it is moisturizing but not too greasy," board-certified dermatologist Robyn Gmyrek, MD, of UnionDerm previously toldBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing about anti-aging hand creams. "Buy a few, keep them everywhere—home, car, office, work, pocketbook. You will be more likely to use it."

Customer review: "It goes on very nice and rubs in easily. I've tried other lotions with sunscreen, and they just don't apply as easily as Eucerin."

Pros: Contains 97% natural-origin and 94% plant-based ingredients, no synthetic fragrance

Cons: Herbal scent is a bit strong

Key ingredients: Glycerin, shea butter, sorbitan olivate

Fragrance-free: No

Size: 16.9 ounces

Here's another generously sized vessel that 100% belongs at your bathroom or kitchen sink. Infused with 97% natural-origin ingredients—including natural fragrance—this citrus-, spice-, and lavender-infused blend uplifts your spirits without irritating your skin barrier. Bonus: It comes with a twin soap, which elevates the handwashing experience to the highest degree.