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Check out the best hand creams below.

Different Allure editors with their favorite hand creams on a social mediathemed background

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Its herbal lavender scent moonlights as aromatherapy.

Tester feedback:“Some hand creams simply moisturize (which is fine!)

But I’d be lying if I didn’t say the egg-shaped packaging isn’t a highlight.

Superegg This Moment Hand Care branded white component with black accents on a light gray background with red Allure Best of Beauty seal in the top right corner

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying Superegg’s This Moment Hand Care

Plus, the generous three-and-a-half-ounce tube can last me months.”

“It immediately makes my hands feel softer and softens the look of my dry, nibbled-on cuticles.

My hand tattoo also looks more noticeable and fresh after applying this cream, which is another plus.”

Nécessaire The Hand Cream in branded tube component on a light gray background

Kara McGrath

Its main ingredient is niacinamide, an antioxidant thats known for its tone-evening abilities.

Its sleek and unique packaging prevents leakage, and I love its gentle scent.

This leaves my hands feeling soft and smooth every time."

Dr. Jart Ceramidin Moisturizing Hand Cream in branded tube component on a light gray background

Alluresenior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen applying Dr. Jart Ceramidin Moisturizing Hand Cream.

This rich hand cream contains a blend of moisture-sealing rose wax and antioxidant-rich iris pallida extract.

For added moisturizing properties, this intensive hand cream also contains moisturizing shea butter and hydrating glycerin.

A little bit of this creamy balm goes a long way, so theres no need to overdo it.

Soft Services Theraplush in beige component on a light gray background

Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein applying the Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment

“Cold air also tightens pores, reduces circulation, and reduces sebum production.”

When hydrated, our skin cells swell, and this can be a great thing, he says.

It minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream in branded component on a light gray background

Alluresenior director of audience development Lexi Herrick applying the Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream

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Chanel La Crème Main white oval bottle of hand cream on light gray background

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Victoria Beckham San Ysidro Drive Hand Cream in branded tube component on a light gray background

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hand Cream in branded tube component on a light gray background

Augustinus Bader The Hand Treatment in branded tube component on a light gray background

A pink slightly crinkled tube of Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm on white background

Ouai Hand Crème in branded tube component on a light gray background

CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream in branded tube component on a light gray background

L’Occitane Shea Butter Intensive Hand Balm in branded tube component on a light gray background