Looking for the perfect anti ageing hand cream? Mr. O and I have been testing some lately.
Following hand washing (obviously I have something to say about that), you need to moisturise your hands often. For us, we choose to do it every evening after dinner when we are watching TV – some do it before bed, whenever you choose to apply hand cream, it is totally up to you.
We have been looking for hand creams that do a bit more than just hydrating – anti ageing properties have been valued by us. It is difficult to compare which hand cream is better than the other, so here is a selection of creams we have bought and used recently (and bought more than once).
Sol de Janeiro Hand Cream, 50ml
Costs £15 from Selfridges, Space NK (Global), Sephora (Canada), Sephora (USA), Cult Beauty (Global), Brown Thomas (Ireland), Revolve (Global)
This is a dry texture cream and smells absolutely incredible.
PS. The smell is clearly a thing as they even sell the scent. I ordered a shower gel and will report back.
Susanne Kaufmann Hand Cream, 50ml
From £28 from Alkaya (with free global shipping), Net-a-Porter, Space NK, Liberty London
Elemis Pro-radiance Hand and Nail Cream, 100ml
From £28 from Elemis (UK/Europe), Elemis (USA), Beauty Expert (Global), Feel Unique (Global)
Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Hand Cream
Costs £10 from Amazon (Europe), Beauty Expert (Global) Look Fantastic (North America)
If you can’t find it, Weleda’s Skin Food Light is a very good all rounder (face, body and hands) – find it on Amazon Europe, Amazon USA
The Chemistry Brand Pro-Repair Skincare for Hands, 30ml
Costs £7.50 from Beauty Expert (Global), Skinstore (N. America), Look Fantastic (North America) and Look Fantastic (Europe/Global)
Also see this brand’s foot cream (which is exceptional)
Nuxe Nuxuriance Ultra Anti-Dark Spot and Anti-Ageing Hand Cream, 75ml
Costs £17 from Amazon Europe. Easier to find as a set (with body and face cream) costing £44 from Look Fantastic (UK/Europe) and Look Fantastic (North America)
La Mer Hand Treatment, 100ml
Costs £85 from La Mer (UK), Selfridges, Bloomingdales
Clarins Super Restorative Age Control Hand Cream
Costs £37.50 from Clarins (UK), Selfridges, Saks Fifth Avenue
Grown Alchemist Vanilla & Orange Peel Hand Cream, 65ml
Costs £20 from The Conran Shop, Net-a-Porter, Mr. Porter, Dermstore (North America). Also worth looking at TK Maxx (it is where I found it for £6.99 – this brand is new to me and I have tried quite a few products and very pleased).
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PS. Have a look at my foot cream, hand sanitiser, body scrubs and hand wash edits.
