Whether you have dry skin or a sensitivity to certain ingredients, finding the right hand cream can be a challenge. The most important thing to consider is whether the cream will actually do what it's supposed to do: hydrate and soothe your skin. Here are some of the best hand creams for sensitive skin.
$16.00
The cream is Good but still keeps my hand bit dry. I have super sensitive skin...I have dry, sensitive skin. Leaves my hands feeling hydrated without feeling greasy.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
An antioxidant-rich, moisturizing cream for the hands and nails that provides a silky finish and lasting comfort.
Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Dullness and uneven texture
If you want to know more…
Concentrated with moisturizing active ingredients plus antioxidant grape polyphenols and reparative organic fair trade shea butter, this Hand and Nail Cream leaves skin soft and nourished. Its delicately perfumed, rich texture is instantly absorbed into skin.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
ITEM: 2760288
Size: 2 oz / 60 mL
$20.00
This is literally the IT GIRL hand cream! This is the hand cream of 2024 hands down! ...I have very dry, sensitive skin and need to be careful with ingredients.
What it is: A fast-absorbing daily hand moisturizer infused with ocean botanicals, antioxidants, and niacinamide designed to soften and restore dry hands.
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Cream
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
Fragrance Family: Earthy & Woody
$24.00
I randomly bought this because the container looked so sleek and minimalist and sexy. This is hands down (pun intended) the best hand cream I’ve ever used. ...Great hand cream, overpowering scent...The formula of this hand cream is great, it sinks in very nicely without feeling greasy and keeps my hands smooth and soft.
What it is: A thick, creamy balm that moisturizes, hydrates, and softens hands with coconut oil and shea and murumuru butters for no greasy feel.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Murumuru Seed Butter: Contains moisture-binding properties and prevents hands from feeling dry and tight.
- Shea Butter: Deeply moisturizes and nourishes hands.
- Coconut Oil: Smooths and softens skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil. This product is also cruelty-free and gluten-free.
ITEM: 2709442
Size: 2.2 oz / 65 ml
$28.00
the perfect hand cream...this product is ultra-hydrating and long-lasting, which is hard for me to find in hand creams. as someone with very sensitive skin on my hands, this specific hand cream is absolutely godsent. makes my hands and nails so happy....Favorite hand cream. Great for sensitive skin. I enjoy this product because of no fragrance and it does not make my hands sticky.
What it is: A fast-absorbing hand treatment. 5 Ceramides, 5 Peptides + Niacinamide help reverse dryness, loss of volume and brittle cuticles. Dermatologist-Tested.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Five Ceramides and Five Peptides: Help heal hands, reverse dryness and recover loss of volume
- Niacinamide: Helps strengthen the skin barrier
- Marula Butter and Marula Oil: Helps deeply moisturize and nourish hands and brittle cuticles
What Else You Need to Know: All-in-one barrier treatment for your best hands yet. 5 Ceramides, 5 Peptides, Niacinamide and Marula Butter / Marula Oil to reverse dryness, treat loss of volume and recover brittle cuticles. Non-Greasy. Fast-Absorbing.
$24.00
Good for dry skin...It's also fragrance-free, which is a huge bonus for sensitive skin....I tend to have sensitive skin but this hand cream works well for me.
What it is: A nourishing hand cream that delivers up to 24 hours of moisture, softening and caring for dry hands while diminishing visible signs of aging.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles and Dryness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Marula Butter: Rich in antioxidants and intensely nourishing.
- Shea Butter: Contains emollient properties that enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernal Flour: Has antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits.
ITEM: 2820793
Size: 1.7 fl oz / 50 mL
$62.00
I was skeptical of a hand repair cream, but this was a game changer. The theraplush kept my hands moisturized longer than other creams ....Pretty and high quality hand cream...Great hand cream! I have such dry hands and this is a great repair cream for overnight use.
What it is: A retinol cream that gloves hands in nourishing ingredients, working while you sleep to visibly plump skin with moisture, maintain tidy cuticles, and strengthen nails.
Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy
Scent Type: Warm & Sheer
Key Notes: Cardamom, Violet, Musk
Fragrance Description: “Hold” fragrance has subtle, warming spices, softly powdered florals, and a skin-like, woodsy musk that gently lingers.
$20.00
I’ve been really loving this hand cream. It’s a very generous size compared to other luxe hand creams at 2 ounces and it doesn’t have a twist off top so I don’t have to worry about it opening in my purse. ...I see that I am a minority in absolutely LOVING this hand cream! I live in a dry climate and purchase and use hand cream by the gallon, so I count myself as speaking from authority when I say it is among the best hand creams I've ever tried.
What it is: A supercharged hand cream with a fast-absorbing, never-greasy formula, in the signature Glossier You scent.
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy
Scent Type: Warm & Sheer
Key Notes: Pink Pepper, Iris, Ambrox
What Else You Need to Know: Keep moisture on hand with this supercharged cream. The palm-size pod features a 360°, easy-to-squeeze, click-to-close cap that makes moisturizing on the go quick and convenient while also securing against spills.
$25.00
Must-have for smooth hands!...I love this hand cream! My hands are dry especially with the cold weather. ...Skinfix brand is always the safe choice for people with sensitive skin like me. This hand cream is very moisturizing, with some extra layer of butter oil, which is perfect to use during dry winter season.
What it is: An FDA-approved, calming, and nourishing cream for hands and feet that’s clinically shown to intensely moisturize and relieve dry, cracked skin and eczema.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- High-Potency Colloidal Oatmeal 1%: Addresses minor skin irritations and itching due to eczema and dermatitis.
- Patented B-L3™ Complex with Barrier Lipids 2%: Supports skin-barrier function.
- Ceramides 1%: Are skin-identical lipids that deliver intensive hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palm
$16.00
Not sensitive skin friendly-smells good...Very fragranced, caused severe skin irritation and rash on hands for several days. ...almost a good hand cream...Feels good going on and smells amazing, but leaves my palms feeling a little dry afterwards. My hands are sensitive though and most hand creams don’t work for me.
What it is: A fast-absorbing, deeply moisturizing hand cream that replenishes even the driest hands and includes the same iconic scent—now in a more moisturizing formula.
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Cupuaçu Butter: Rich in essential fatty acids, polyphenols, and antioxidants.
- Brazil Nut Selenium: Selenium is known to help support the skin’s ability to protect itself.
- Squalane: Deeply replenishes for smoother, revitalized skin.
What Else You Need to Know: A luxuriously rich formula blended with highly effective ingredients locks in moisture and promotes a healthy microbiome to help support skin’s natural barrier.
ITEM: 2734036
Size: 1.6 oz / 50 mL
$18.00
I love this but my friend tried it and has sensitive skin and she had a allergic reaction so if you have very sensitive skin don’t use it but if you have like OK skin phenomenal ...I have sensitive skin and it’s hard to find hand creams that don’t irritate my skin.
What it is: A fast-absorbing hand cream with a warm, cozy scent that hydrates for up to 16 hours while softening skin with a fresh, non-greasy feel.
Fragrance Family: Earthy and Woody
Scent Type: Warm Woods
Key Notes: Lemon Zest, Violet, Vetiver