These Hardworking Hand Creams Will Nourish, Restore and Are Just As Good As Any Spa Treatment

For a hand cream that leaves a melt-away texture and is parcelled in arguably the most aesthetically pleasing packaging imaginable, try Dior Beauty’s elegant J’adore Les Adorables Hand, Nail and Décolleté Cream. Notes of the French luxuriate’s iconic J’adore perfume linger on the skin as the supple balm sinks deep into your skin for a long-lasting finish.

Since her days as Posh Spice, Victoria Beckham has served as a perennial beauty muse for many. (Do we need direct you to her iconic 90s bob?) Now that the fashion designer has officially entered the category with her own product offering, it's even easier to achieve her tried-and-tested secrets.

We love this hand cream for its romantic connotations—the scent is inspired by an Italian getaway she took with her husband, David Beckham, before the pair took their relationship public—and striking packaging.

If I could only buy one hand cream ever again, it would be this stuff. Full of rich shea butter to nourish and soothe, this balm sinks straight in without even a hint of greasiness. 

Ideal for those with sensitive skin that might react to essential oils or fragrances, this unscented hand cream is full of glycerin for ultimate hydration and relief. Be warned: A little goes a long way.

Okay, fine—this one may have made it onto the list purely because it's just so chic. But Instagram bonus points aside, the formula is also totally dreamy. 

For a spa-like experience every time you apply your hand cream, look no further than this balm from Aesop. The blend of rosemary leaf, mandarin and lavender makes for the perfect beauty pick-me-up. 

Subtle but fresh, this beautifully rich hand cream smells like freshly washed linen. Plus, it delivers intense moisture before it absorbs, which it does in a matter of seconds. It's one of my favourite hand creams of all time, and no matter what my hand treatment is, I always find myself going back to this. 

For a hand cream that balances rich texture and is rapidly absorbent, look no further than Sol De Janeiro’s Brazilian Touch hand cream.

The product is scented with the viral brand’s sweet and beachy Cheirosa ’62 signature fragrance—one of the best Sol De Janeiro perfumes, in our books—making the hand cream dually efficient at delivering relief to your dryness while transporting you to a sundrenched day.

For a complete deep dive into the brand's product offering, click here for our Sol De Janeiro review.

Proving that it's totally okay to love a hand cream on smell alone, it's lucky that this beautifully scented Byredo formula is a treat for the skin, too. 

While Augustinus Bader's moisturiser is long beloved by beauty editors and A-list celebrities alike, the brand has carved a reputation for itself as one of the most revered scientifically backed and clinically proven skincare labels currently operating

We could wax on about the results of their iconic The Rich Cream, but we’d rather spend the time convincing you that their hand cream is an equally worthy investment. (If you're interested in our honest thoughts, read our review of every Augustinus Bader product, here.)

Supporting the skin’s elasticity and addressing concerns like hyperpigmentation, this is one product that goes the extra mile to soothe and repair.

Not only does this rich cream work to nourish and soothe dryness, but it also contains rose oil and mimosa to help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. As the name of the hand cream suggests, this product certainly works.

With earthy sandalwood and sweet lavender, this hand cream from Rituals has a thicker consistency, serving as the perfect hydrating mask to apply before bed. Incorporate this step into your nighttime skincare routine for the most ritualistic experience. Not only does it soothe extremely dry hands, but it also calms the mind as it gets to work. Drift to sleep easier knowing you'll wake up with ultra-soft skin come morning.

This fresh, woody and citrus-scented hand cream smells so good that you'll never forget to moisturise your hands ever again. Plus, the striking scarlet tube and handbag-friendly size ensures you won't leave home without it.

Distinguished Australian beauty founder, Zoë Foster Blake, knows a thing or two about essential skincare products. That's why when the industry veteran, who recently celebrated a decade in business with her brand Go-To Skincare, introduced this affordable and effective hand cream, we sat up and paid attention.

Designed to rapidly rescue thirsty hands and dry cuticles, the hydrating ingredients take care of replenishing moisture while also tackling environmental stressors.

As far as hand creams go, this is a little expensive, but it is Jo Malone. With pomelo and cassis, it smells just as good as any other Jo Malone perfume or product, but it's also formulated with deeply moisturising vitamin E for the ultimate skin treat.

For those that like fruity, floral scents, this super affordable hand cream really is incredible value for money. It offers high-end levels of hydration without even a hint of greasy residue. 

If you're a fan of natural beauty products, here's a hand cream for you. Delicately rose-scented, this rich hand cream is infused with almond seed oil and vitamin E to keep hands looking and feeling their softest. 

Though most hand creams on this curated list promise to protect against causes of dryness and aging, this Hello Sunday hand cream takes its commitment to strength one step further. Boasting the added benefit of SPF, this award-winning suncare brand shields from UVA and UVB while enriching any cracks in your complexion with soothing aloe vera and hydrating hyaluronic acid.

Encased in a beautiful dusty rose bottle, this moisturising hand cream is a sophisticated inclusion to your wash basin or bathroom vanity. The formula also doubles as a dual hand and body lotion, with skin-loving shea butter softening argan oil to ensure you keep your limbs as moist and maintained as possible.

Beauty aficionados' love for Mario Badescu’s Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater, arguably one of the best face mists on the market, is well documented. Infused with this same floral scent and botanical benefits, the brand’s Rose Hand Cream with Vitamin E is equally lightweight and serves as the ultimate small indulgence to touch up throughout the day.

As the name suggests, Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve is a thick, rich consistency that provides all-day care, soothing and conditioning to even the driest of hands. An abundance of heavy-duty and hydrating oils like avocado, eucalyptus and sesame seed work overtime to create a barrier against moisture loss. This is one you’ll want to apply sparingly, saving for the beginning and end of your skincare routine to maximise outcome.

Splurging on a hand cream is the ultimate form of luxury, so why not stretch your budget and shop this creamy hand pomade from Le Labo? Enriched with the French perfumery’s signature one-of-a-kind fragrances, this portable product can tackle rough textures with ease, all the while offering a simple solution to dryness on the go through the chic, easy-to-carry tube. Before you shop, be sure to refresh yourself on the best Le Labo perfumes so you can spritz your favourite while in store.

After conquering the realm of makeup, Selena Gomez has turned her attention to body care with the introduction of Rare Beauty’s first-ever hand cream. Like everything the pop sensation and award-winning actress touches, this product is liquid—well, cream in this case—gold and promises to hydrate hands for up to 16 hours at a time. Plus, the easy-grip bottle doubles as a hand massager thanks to its rounded curves and soft edges. Read our review of the best Rare Beauty products.