The 10 Best-Scented Hand Creams—Starting at Just $4

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No matter what time of the year it is, there’s always a need for hand cream. Whether you’re washing your hands too often and totally stripping your skin, or going on that long flight en route to your summer vacation and stressing over the drying effects on our skin, it’s always smart to have a trusty hand cream in your tote bag at all times. And it helps to have a cream that not only softens hands, but smells really, really good.

So what better time to try out a new scented hand lotion than, well, now? Not only do hand creams make for great self-care essentials, but they also are great gifts for truly anyone in your life. If you’re having trouble finding a good gift for your mother-in-law, or need some goodies to give your favorite work friends, you can’t go wrong with a good hand cream—especially in the winter months.

Best Scented Hand Creams at Glance

Best Aromatherapy Hand Cream: Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Lavender, $9
Best Multi-Pack: Josie Maran Argan Whipped Nourishing Hand Cream 4pc Collection, $38
Best Floral Scent: Beautyspace NK Jasmine and Rose Hand Cream, $5
Best Citrus Scent: Origins Crisp Citrus Moisturizing Hand Cream, $20
Best Luxurious Spend: Aēsop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, $33
Best With Fair-Trade Certified Ingredients: L’Occitane Nourishing and Protective Shea Butter Hand Cream , $30
Best Hypoallergenic Hand Cream: Burt’s Bees Lavender and Honey Hand Cream , $9
Best with Antioxidants: Ranavat Sacred Rose Restoring Hand Crème, $22
Best Nutrient-Rich Cream: Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream, $26
Best Drugstore Hand Cream: Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Hand Cream , $4
Best Made with Milk: Fresh Milk Hydrating Hand Cream, $22

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite scented hand creams at every price point. Whether you’re looking for a drugstore favorite that won’t cost you more than $5, or a designer balm that makes for a great birthday gift, you’ll find what you need here. Get ready for the most luxurious midday pick-me-up—and you won’t even need to leave your desk to do it.

Hand Cream Fragrance Trends in 2024

According to Sasha Chou, founder and formulator of Mumu Bath in New York City, “Many perfumers are looking to natural ingredients to create a sense of escape and well-being,” says Chou. “Sustainability is a growing concern, so expect to see more ethically sourced and natural ingredients used in fragrances.”

She also notes that floral and citrus scents are a mainstay and aren’t going away any time soon, as per customer request. We’ve incorporated some of 2024’s biggest hand cream fragrance trends, plus formulas our editors swear by.

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