Our hands are one of the first places we show signs of ageing. We do everything with our hands, and just like our face, they need daily care and moisturising. Washing our hands multiple times throughout the day can leave them dry and chapped, which is where a hand cream can come in handy (see what I did there?).
A good quality hand cream is essential, but you don’t have to break the bank to find one that works wonders. There are plenty of hardworking hand heroes available on a budget. For baby-soft, smooth-as-silk hands, slather on one of our top hand creams for $10 or less.
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NIVEA Hand Intensive Nourishing hand Lotion
NIVEA Hand Intensive Nourishing hand Lotion ($4.37). This concentrated formula is designed to heal even the most hardened hands.
Natio Orange Blossom Hand Cream
Natio Orange Blossom Hand Cream ($10). With apricot kernel and carrot seed oil, this cream will nourish both hands and nails.
Innoxa Rose Hand Cream
Innoxa Rose Hand Cream ($10). The rose scent gives this nourishing cream a luxe feel, for a lot less.
Bliss High Intensity Hand Cream
Bliss High Intensity Hand Cream ($9). Formulated with grapeseed oil and firming apple extracts, silky-smooth hands are yours in an instant.
QV Hand Cream
QV Hand Cream ($6.05). If you have sensitive skin, this colour-, fragrance- and lanolin-free cream will condition hands without causing irritation.
Billie Goat Soap Intensive Hand Cream Natural
Billie Goat Soap Intensive Hand Cream Natural ($10). With ingredients like sweet almond oil, argan oil and aloe vera, dry hands will love this one.
Swisse Rose Hip Hand Cream
Swisse Rose Hip Hand Cream ($10). Certified organic rosehip oil helps to improve skin tone and texture.
Aveeno Active Naturals Intense Relief Hand Cream
Aveeno Active Naturals Intense Relief Hand Cream ($10). Formulated with natural oatmeal, this hand cream will quickly soothe dry, chapped hands.
I've tried the innoxa hand cream but it was in orange or grapefruit cant remember and it was aaaamazing. Felt so luxurious
The Aveno handcream is absolutely fantastic! It’s highly moisturising, absorbs quickly, doesn’t leave any sticky residue, and lasts through a couple of hand washes. All for under $10. Winner!
Aveeno, Swisse and QV are all really good hand creams for the price
Q.V and Nivea, I'm using at the moment with cotton gloves at night as my hands are split from the weather and our hard water.
Still using the Aveeno Skin Relief Hand Cream from a recent trial and have found it to be quite good.