Are your hands feeling dry and sore now that the cold weather has arrived? Give them some much-needed TLC with an intensely hydrating hand cream, here’s ELLE’s pick of the best…
Elle puts hand creams to the test
Are your hands feeling dry and sore now that the cold weather has arrived? Give them some much-needed TLC with an intensely hydrating hand cream, here’s ELLE’s pick of the best…
Price: £8.00
Stockist: uk.loccitane.com
Best For: intense hydration when you’re out and about. Pros: This thick hand cream melts into skin instantly softening and hydrating, without leaving hand greasy or slippery. The small tube fits is really handy too. Cons: I forget to put this on often enough – but that’s not the hand cream’s fault. Verdict: A brilliant portable, non-greasy hand cream
Price: £19.50
Stockist: www.clarins.co.uk
Best for: people who love the outdoors but not the effect it has on your skinPros: surprisingly light, the cream sinks into your hands straight away without leaving a greasy film. My skin felt smooth and velvety, and looked almost airbrushed – the scent was really fresh too.Cons: noneVerdict: great for tackling hands that haven’t been loved as much as they should
Price: £11.99
Stockist: www.burtsbees.co.uk
Best for: natural ingredient loversPros: the texture feels really buttery thanks to the shea butter and sunflower oil but as soon as you rub it in the cream melts into your skin without a slimy residue. My skin has a lovely glowing sheen and feels smooth after only 2 days.Cons: I just wish the tube was bigger!Verdict: a honey scented cream that is 99.63% natural – love it
Price: £20.75
Stockist: uk.lizearle.com
Best for: keeping by your bed for a luxury nighttime treatPros: Full of vitamin E and lavender, chamomile and neroli essential oils – this is a truly pampering hand cream. The texture is lovely and silky and my nails are left smooth and glossy.Cons: obviously the big bottle isn’t practical – but luckily it does come in a mini size for handbagsVerdict: my hands feel instantly smooth and my skin looks really ‘plumped’ and healthy.
Price: £6.00
Stockist: www.marksandspencer.com
Best for: spa loversPros: Rich and velvety, this cream sinks in fast leaving my hands feeling so soft and silky, I just can't stop rubbing them together! After just one application, my hands were already in visibly better condition.Cons: the scent of lemon myrtle, bergamot and rosemary is great if you love that ‘spa treatment’ smell but it is quite strong so may not be to everyone’s taste.Verdict: a really good quality cream that instantly transports you to a day spa
Price: £16.00
Stockist: www.cowshedonline.com
Best for: your desk or bathroom shelfPros: although thick, this cream doesn’t feel sticky or oily. I love that it comes in a pump bottle, which makes it quick and fuss-free to apply – great for keeping on my desk at work. The essential oils of Grapefruit and coriander leave a beautiful light scent that helps to perk me up throughout the day.Cons: noneVerdict: a great cream that comes in an even lovelier bottle, this would make a perfect present.
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