5 best hand creams to battle dry hands this fall


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Hand creams have come a long way from the slick, greasy formulations of the past. These days, there are options to fit all skin-smoothing needs — from luxe buys to soothing serums to healing salves. Many options now also include buzzy ingredients found in facial skincare to target signs of aging on your hands.

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With the aim of keeping hands soft and hydrated (and, in many cases, smelling lovely), we’ve rounded up five new and fan-favourite formulas to try.

PAUME Renewing Hand Serum.

PAUME Renewing Hand Serum

If a lightweight salve is your solution of choice for dry hands, consider this option from the Canadian brand PAUME. Featuring skin-loving ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, the serum works to hydrate and address signs of aging such as texture, fine lines and elasticity.

$52 | Holt Renfrew

CHANEL La Creme Main Texture Riche.

CHANEL La Creme Main Texture Riche 

A new take on the fan favourite, this hand cream offers intense moisture for hands, nails and cuticles. Featuring a camellia complex to nourish skin, the rich cream is formulated to protect hands from the drying effects of cold weather. Plus, it’s perfectly sized for a petite purse.

$80 | Chanel, Shoppersdrugmart.ca

Clé de Peau Beauté Hand Cream.

Clé de Peau Beauté Hand Cream

A skin-caring hand cream that features a host of ingredients, including a unique Illuminating Complex to give skin an “exquisite radiance.” The luxury formulation addresses dryness and texture with a weightless feel.

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$120 | Holt Renfrew

Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream. Handout/ (single use)

Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream

Perfect for on-the-go application, this fast-absorbing hand cream boasts ingredients such as niacinamide, Ashwaganda extract and sodium hyaluronate to hydrate and protect skin for up to 16 hours. The lightweight formula features a bright and uplifting scent of lemon zest, violet and vetiver.

$25 | Sephora

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hands.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Hands 

Formulated for very dry hands, this “intense” moisture cream promises to provide up to 48 hours of hydration — even through frequent hand washing. The non-sticky hand cream acts as a protective glove on skin, adding instant hydration while repairing skin’s moisture barrier.

$20.50 | Shoppers Drug Mart

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