9. Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Hand Cream
BEST HAND CREAM FOR ECZEMA
PROS
- Fragrance-free
- Effectively moisturizes and smooths skin
- Made with soothing active ingredient
CONS
- Some users noticed a slight residue on skin
| Key ingredients | Glycerin, oat kernel flour |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.5 oz. |
| Fragrance | None |
Aveeno’s hand cream, which contains soothing eczema relief active ingredient oat kernel flour and moisturizing glycerin, was rated as many testers’ favorite in our Lab evaluations. They said it made hands look the smoothest, and it scored high for how quickly it absorbed into the skin. Not only did testers love this fragrance-free formulation, but it also improved skin hydration by a notable 31%.
Its thick formula provides a great barrier against outdoor elements without feeling oily (though some noted a bit of residue). “I loved how it spread easily and didn’t feel greasy after,” a tester remarked. “My hands felt smooth and moisturized.”
10. Fresh Milk Hydrating Hand Cream
BEST LUXURY HAND CREAM
PROS
- Leaves hands feeling soft
- Lasting hydration
- Pleasant light scent
CONS
- May take time to soak in
| Key ingredients | Glycerin, squalane, hyaluronic acid, plant oils |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.6 oz. |
| Fragrance | Soft, creamy |
Pamper hands with Fresh’s decadent formula based on plant milks like rice and linseed. In GH Beauty Lab assessment, 100% of testers agreed it left hands feeling soft and provided lasting moisture. Lab Corneometer calculations showed that it improved skin moisturization by 35% over six hours. Users also found the “natural” scent to be light and pleasant, although some felt the cream didn’t absorb fast enough.
Two testers concurred that “it was a noticeable improvement in the moisture level of my hands,” and “it did a really good job moisturizing my extremely dry skin and the effects seemed to last several hours.”