These 13 Luxe-Feeling Hand Soaps Are the Epitome of Quiet Luxury

It's a cult favorite for a reason. With a fragrant mix of rosemary, mandarin, and cedar, this hand wash smells amazing without being polarizing, gently exfoliates, and leaves hands feeling squeaky clean but never stripped of moisture. 

Pros: Fresh scent, exfoliating formula, refillable bottle

Cons: Pricey

Customer review: "This is amazing. It has a rich, creamy lather. Smells incredible. Does not irritate the sensitive skin on my hands or dry them out."

This handwash is formulated with 5% shea butter, making it super hydrating and non-stripping. It's super gentle and won't irritate skin. 

Pros: Non-irritating formula, refillable bottle

Cons: Not very strongly scented

Customer review: "Long a favorite for gently keeping hands moisturized with shea. Your hands deserve special care, and this should do it."

Not to be weird, but when I use this hand soap, I can't stop smelling my hands. It has citrus, rose, magnolia, and linden blossom notes, and the combination is floral without being powdery. It's also gently exfoliating and makes your hands feel so soft after you use it. 

Pros: Floral scent, exfoliating formula, and refillable bottle

Cons: Pricey

Customer review: "I'm not one to spend $30 on hand soap, but now, I am. This is totally worth it. Gently exfoliating, too, which was a nice surprise. Amazing scent where it lingers lightly but not so much that it annoys you."

Formulated with chamomile extract, aloe, and vitamin E, this hand soap is both gentle and hydrating. It also works wonders against dirt and grime. If you use your hands a lot but want to avoid using a soap that dries them out, this one is perfect for you. 

Pros: Refillable bottle, non-drying formula

Cons: Some reviewers say the pump is difficult to open

Customer review: "I used Kiehl's grapefruit-scented products years ago, and I just rediscovered their hand soap. I love the way this soap smells, and it doesn't dry out my hands."

Yes, this is a hand wash, but it's also a jewelry cleaner. If you wear a lot of rings, this is definitely worth using, as it leaves jewelry sparkly and like new, and it's formulated with glycerin to soften hands. 

Pros: Cleans jewelry as well as hands, non-drying formula

Cons: Not very strongly scented

Customer review: "This stuff is amazing! If you're fussy about your jewelry being sparkly clean, this is the stuff. It cleans it like a professional jeweler does." 

Not only does this hand soap work overtime to kill germs, but it's also formulated with Dove's Moisture Boost 5x Complex to ensure hands stay soft. Plus, at $4, it's tough to beat. 

Pros: Antibacterial, cost-effective

Cons: Not very strongly scented

Customer review: "I absolutely love this hand soap. I wash my hands 1000 times a day. My hands were getting so dry, so I started using the Dove antibacterial hand soap and it has made a huge difference. My hands are super soft and have no more dryness."

Costa Brazil manages to make this hand soap incredibly luxe even without its signature fragrance, which is quite a feat. It's enriched with vitamins and nutrients to leave hands feeling soft and not dried out at all. 

Pros: Nourishing, moisturizing, fragrance-free for sensitive skin

Cons: Pricey

Customer review: "It foams very well. You need just a tiny amount and you're good to go, which tells me it's very high quality."

If you're grabbing a hand soap from the drugstore, let it be Mrs. Meyer's. It's gentle, smells good, and lasts a long time. 

Pros: Fresh scent, refillable bottle

Cons: Some reviewers note it can be slightly drying

Customer review: "One of my all-time favorites! Doesn't dry my hands like other brands."

This hand soap smells good, lathers easily, and keeps hands nourished. The scent isn't too strong, making it the perfect soap to keep in your kitchen. 

Pros: Fresh scent, lathers easily, refillable bottle

Cons: Best paired with moisturizer

Customer review: "Love this scent and love that it only takes a little bit to work up a good lather. One of life's little extravagances."

This soap smells so good it's no surprise that it comes from a luxury fragrance house. Notes of lavender, rosemary floral water, and honey turn this into a truly sensorial experience. Plus, it comes in the most luxe bottle. 

Pros: Luxuriously scented, refillable bottle

Cons: Pricey

Customer review: "Have been trying many luxury hand soaps, and this is one of the best. Packaging is on another level with a sturdy glass container, which will look amazing wherever you put it. It's heavy, and the pump dispenser is great. The soap scent is hard to explain but very floral and complex. I can't pick a specific smell. You almost feel like you're in the Diptyque boutique. "

This soap looks chic, smells like perfume, and will impress any houseguest who happens to use your bathroom. 

Pros: Intoxicating, perfume-like scent

Cons: Some reviewers note that the pump can get stuck.

Customer review: "Best soap, best smell, will be buying this forever and ever."

Yes, this soap is expensive, but it smells amazing and will last you a really, really long time. This lauded Krigler fragrance is known as the President scent, and it will linger with you even in soap form. 

Pros: Long-lasting, pleasant scent

Cons: Pricey

If you want a luxe hand soap that practically doubles as a perfume, this amber-scented soap is your new best friend. 

Pros: Intoxicating, perfume-like scent

Cons: Scent might be too strong for some people

Customer review: "My bathroom smells delicious every time I wash my hands with Moroccan Amber Liquid Soap. A friend recently opened the door and exclaimed, 'Aromatherapy!'"