We’ve found 8 of the best hand creams for dry hands under $10

26 Jan 2017 4:00 PM | Posted by

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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.

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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.

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Innoxa Rose Hand Cream

Innoxa Rose Hand Cream ($10). The rose scent gives this nourishing cream a luxe feel, for a lot less.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Swisse Rose Hip Hand Cream

Swisse Rose Hip Hand Cream ($10). Certified organic rosehip oil helps to improve skin tone and texture.

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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.

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How do you take care of your hands? Have you tried any of these hand creams?

151 Member Comments

Rose_P 20 Apr 2020 5:39 PM

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!

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Love bug 6 Mar 2020 6:19 PM

I've tried the innoxa hand cream but it was in orange or grapefruit cant remember and it was aaaamazing. Felt so luxurious

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ThisIsMe 4 Nov 2019 11:55 AM

Have since tried the QV but still prefer Nivea. I do love a good hand cream though.

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hayleyjeanreeves 25 Oct 2019 11:00 PM

I use Nivea Anti Age Hand Cream and it's brilliant

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Ameena0805 4 Oct 2019 11:37 AM

love a good hand cream, although from the ones listed above I have only tried the Aveeno hand cream and it is pretty good for softening hands.

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Rose_P 31 Aug 2019 11:36 AM

My hands are so dry. I think I’ll try the Aveeno one. I’ll get some next time I’m out.

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janaekeesha 6 Aug 2019 2:15 PM

i love the aveeno one! so moisturising and gentle and non greasy

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Lucy16 31 May 2019 9:06 PM

So e of these look wonderful.

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Lucy16 31 May 2019 9:05 PM

I never say no to hand cream.

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Dakota west87 19 Nov 2018 7:17 PM

Love bargains like this

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Sootyhere 19 Nov 2018 4:25 PM

love hand creams. Nivea is good and economical.

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Mandy_1987 9 Nov 2018 12:32 PM

The National one is nice.
I love the DUIT hand creams

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Meedee 9 Nov 2018 9:52 AM

At the moment I am using the Natio Hand cream and I have a back up tube. I use it each night before bed without fail.

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BlueBite 9 Nov 2018 12:52 AM

I honestly just use what I use for my face or other products I don't like anymore.

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womble 8 Nov 2018 3:14 PM

I really need to start getting in the habit of using hand cream, swisse looks good

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Arty Girl 8 Nov 2018 2:39 PM

Unfortunately I don't think the Nivea Intensive Nourishing Handcream is available anymore. So I use the Smooth Nourishing Handcream as it still contains macadamia oil. I use this when I'm at home but when I'm out and about, I use the Nivea Anti Age Q10 Handcream with UV filters. Because of this my hands actually have less pigmentation and thus look younger than my arms. LOL !!!

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CourtneyWhite 8 Nov 2018 2:33 PM

I really need a good hand cream, i dont realise how dry my hands are until its too late! thanks for the tips

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abbeyleee12 8 Nov 2018 12:14 PM

love the swisse, Always a go to basic for me

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Arlise 7 Nov 2018 9:19 PM

I love l'occitane hand creams even if they're pricey!

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freaky 7 Nov 2018 11:05 PM

So do I Arlise. I scored one from the glosscars event and yes, it really is on a level of its own.

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Princess Perfume 7 Nov 2018 8:38 PM

I haven't tried any of these but I'd like to try the Aveeno handcream - love their body lotions

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Wn0873 7 Nov 2018 7:52 PM

With a tube of hand cream just about to run out, I will try one of the ones on the list. Maybe the Aveeno or Natio ones since I prefer to use eco friendly stuff where possible.

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Elunia 7 Nov 2018 6:57 PM

I am currently using a hand cream which is not doing much for my skins hydration. Thankfully it is a 50ml tube. Next up I will be using that Swisse hand cream with rose hip.

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Viki J 7 Nov 2018 6:37 PM

I haven't tried the ones listed here, but I personally can't go past the Soap & Glory hand cream (mini size) for under $10!

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lynx 7 Nov 2018 4:42 PM

There are a heap there I would like to try especially the Innoxa and Natio ones.

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Tee631 7 Nov 2018 4:31 PM

QV is a brand to trust

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Peta908 7 Nov 2018 3:52 PM

Swiss hand cream is amazing

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AndreaJW 7 Nov 2018 2:56 PM

I have used the Aveeno brand hand cream and find it's fast absorbing and long lasting.

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jaffacat 7 Nov 2018 2:49 PM

I work at a doctor’s clinic and the antibacterial hand wash is so drying. I go through so many hand creams, it’s great to have a list of budget options to try out - Nivea Q10 is also good, Swiss too, will check out Bille Goat next!

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duality 7 Nov 2018 2:04 PM

I didn't know Bliss made a hand cream, I've used a few of their products and loved them but they are a little harder to find where I live. Hurts me no end that my fave hand cream is the rose one by Aerin, poor $$$ RIP lol one of those times that you do get what you pay for

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Jessica712 7 Nov 2018 11:06 AM

I love hand cream. I use it daily.

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Amynamyn123 7 Nov 2018 10:49 AM

I actually cannot live without hand cream! I swear I apply it at least 10 times a day

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MoonlightSak16 7 Nov 2018 10:41 AM

I am crazy about handcreams will look into the ones I havent tried.

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Janefre 7 Nov 2018 7:45 AM

I've tried the Bliss one which wasn't too bad. My requirements in a hand cream is that it doesn't leave my hands greasy yet is still hydrating.

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Chrystalage 7 Nov 2018 12:54 AM

I'm using the using the Plunkett's working hands cream and so far I've found it to be the best I've tried

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Miss19 7 Nov 2018 12:11 AM

I would love to get a vanilla scented hand cream

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beautyfun 6 Nov 2018 9:44 PM

I have used three of these

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Eskimo82 6 Nov 2018 9:26 PM

Love Billie Goat soap but didn't know they do hand cream. Definately will need to keep my eye out for this next time I'm at the shops.

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Ellyloves 6 Nov 2018 9:07 PM

Great bargains!!

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Karlie 361 6 Nov 2018 8:43 PM

The aveeno hand cream is epic. Like overnight relief.

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Tigerlily 6 Nov 2018 8:31 PM

I have a few on the go: Bath & Body Works cream that I use for hands, Nutrimetics (not moisturising enough), Dermal Therapy (ok) and Crabtree & Evelyn (prob fave after L’Occitane)

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Rpear 6 Nov 2018 7:37 PM

This is a nice reminder! I currently don't use a hand cream. I normally put a bit of my day cream moisturiser on the backs of my hands but that's it! Nice looking choices above though

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Trish_D 6 Nov 2018 7:30 PM

I'm happy to pay more for a really good but lovely hand cream. I've used the Natio above and while it's good it isn't great for me but it is excellent for the price.

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Simone 6 Nov 2018 7:11 PM

I do love this Nivea cream though I’m not too fond of the Swisse one. Thanks for the list compiled

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Nicoler112 6 Nov 2018 7:02 PM

Never tried any of these but will look out for them. My go to budget buy is Palmer's coconut hand cream. Always picked it up half price so at less than $3 .... Can't go wrong.