BeautyHack editors share the results of testing hand creams. Spoiler: Yves Rocher Coconut provides excellent protection against frost, EGIA Hand & Nail Comfort Cream can be used as a mask, Weleda Sea Buckthorn replaces the Spa procedure.
Shea hand balm, L'occitane
Tested by BeautyHack Editor-in-Chief Karina Andreeva
I have high requirements for hand cream: to nourish the skin and protect it in winter, but at the same time not be too oily. The impossible is possible - I found all my wishes in the “Carite” hand balm from L'occitane. The agent in the texture of the balm (as stated on the package) is absorbed in a couple of minutes, despite the fact that it consists of 25% shea butter. I have a large package - 150 ml. Considering that a package of 30 ml is enough for me for more than a month, I will deal with this one in 3-4 at best. The product perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the skin, does not leave a greasy film, is economically consumed, and also smells so fragrant that you can forget about your favorite perfume for a while (especially when you forget to take it with you).
Price: 1 950 rub. for 150 ml.
Barrier cream for hands Cicaplast Mains, La Roche-Posay
Tested by BeautyHack editor Julia Kozoliy
I'm a fan of La Roche-Posay's Lipikar series, designed primarily for babies and children, but more often to help out adults. Dense, nourishing products that will rescue the driest skin! The same turned out to be the hand cream from another series - Cicaplast, aimed at restoring atopic, damaged areas. The cream has a very dense texture of a medicinal ointment (because of this, it is difficult to squeeze out of the tube). A pea is needed for both hands. But it must be thoroughly rubbed in with massage movements to avoid a sticky feeling (just like after a pharmacy product). For your efforts, you will be rewarded with soft, well-groomed skin and a complete absence of dryness (peeling, cracks and other "bonuses" of winter will go away). The main components of the cream are 30% glycerin (creates a protective barrier and moisturizes) and niacinamide (repairs damaged areas). Maybe,in the summer the remedy would have seemed to me heavy, but in the winter I am happy to make it a hand mask before going to bed and apply it 40 minutes before leaving the house.
Price: 609 rub.
Lundenilona low molecular weight hand cream mask
Tested by BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa
When you read the composition of this tool, it seems that a secret NASA document has fallen into your hands. But no, this is just a "magic" hand cream that provides good hydration and nutrition - what you need by the end of the heating season. Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid activates the regeneration process and promotes rapid healing of microcracks, licorice extract prevents the formation of age spots, biosaccharide resin softens, making the skin velvety, vitamin B3 enhances the barrier function, squalene promotes hydration. The texture is light, gel-like. Well distributed and absorbed quickly. A great option for fans of organic and natural cosmetics.
Price: 950 rub.
Nourishing hand cream "Snowdrop", Natura Siberica
Tested by BeautyHack editor Anastasia Speranskaya
Natura Siberica cream resembles whipped cream - and no wonder, this is almost the main component of the product. In addition, among the ingredients there is an extract of Kamchatka snowdrop - it saturates skin cells with nutrients and creates a protective layer that prevents drying out. There are creams that you always carry with you and often use, because the moisturizing effect disappears quickly. But from "Snowdrop" the skin of the hands remains moist throughout the day - I apply it half an hour before leaving the house and forget about discomfort, dryness and peeling.
Price: 190 rub.
Revitalizing hand cream Hand & Nail Comfort Cream, EGIA
Tested by BeautyHack editor Anastasia Speranskaya
A thick and nourishing cream for hands in pale pink color from EGIA has settled on my bedside table - I apply a generous layer before going to bed, and sometimes I arrange a “sauna” on my hands and put on warming gloves so that the cream penetrates into the deep layers of the skin. At this moment, I always remember Miranda from the movie "Sex and the City" - it was her personal secret ritual that no one should have seen. The cream contains fragrant almond oil and vitamin E - together they provide antioxidant protection and nourish not only the skin of the hands, but also the nails. The composition also contains softening shea butter, and propolis extract prevents the appearance of cracks and peeling, which will become your faithful companions if you do not wear gloves or are simply sensitive to frost.
Price: about 2 200 rubles.
Hand Cream "Coconut", Yves Rocher
Tested by BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova
The product has a delicate and melting texture - it is instantly absorbed without leaving a greasy film on the hands. It protects well from frost (trust the person who ignores gloves). The skin remains hydrated for up to 2 hours, but I recommend renewing it throughout the day. The lid twists well, leaving no chance for the contents to end up at the bottom of your bag. The composition is rich in shea butter and coconut extract, thanks to which the hands become silky. The cream smells like coconut oil, but the aroma is very light and unobtrusive - it does not argue with the perfume.
Price: 169 rub.
Hand lotion Shea Hand Lotion, Vprove
I have very dry skin on my hands, so choosing the right night cream is problem number one. Always looking for a light texture product that absorbs in minutes and moisturizes overnight. Lotion from a Korean brand is perfect for this! The texture of the product is almost weightless. At the same time, the cream perfectly cares for the skin of the hands and eliminates inflammation, which is especially important in winter. I think the whole secret of the product is in the composition: six types of oils (avocado, shea, olive, coconut, macadamia and jojoba) in combination with vitamin E soften the skin, saturate it with moisture and retain it, protecting it from the external environment. I apply lotion at night, and in the morning the skin of my hands looks like velvet.
Price: 450 rub.
Bio-balm for hands and nails "Protection and rejuvenation", Natura Siberica
Tested by BeautyHack SMM manager Elizaveta Plenkina
The protective balm is made on the basis of seven Tuvan herbs and Altai mummy, which provide intensive care and nutrition for the skin of the hands, cuticles and nails. It is designed for protection from the sun, frost and wind, healing cracks, active moisturizing. The balm is 99% ecological, natural ingredients. It has a soft consistency - it is absorbed without a greasy film and instantly gives a feeling of softness and nourishment. And what a scent! The delicate scent of herbs and wildflowers evokes pleasant summer memories and lifts your spirits. With constant use, the balm strengthens the nail plate, prevents delamination, softens the cuticle.
Price: 253 rub.
Revitalizing hand cream, Garnier
Tested by BeautyHack SMM manager Elizaveta Plenkina
The cream is intended for very dry skin of the hands - topical in winter. It contains two main components: allantoin, which is known for its healing properties, and glycerin. The cream perfectly restores and nourishes the skin, instantly restoring its softness. Copes well with small cracks and flaking. The consistency of the cream is thick and delicate, but absorbed quickly and evenly. The aroma of the cream is gentle and unobtrusive. He cares for the cuticles and nourishes the nails. With constant use, the effect accumulates, skin regeneration improves. The cream is consumed very sparingly - it will last until the end of spring.
Price: 252 rub.
Moisturizing Hand Cream, La Ric
Tested by BeautyHack Creative Director Ksenia Wagner
If you have a disaster with your hands and need urgent artillery, this cream is not for you. But if you are an esthete and beautygolic, whose skin is already sufficiently moisturized, take it and you will be happy. The consistency of melted butter is deceiving - in fact, the cream is quite light and "thin". The absorption time of even a generous portion is 5 minutes. After that, you can steer and scribble text messages - there will be no greasy traces or a sticky feeling. It smells of flowers, meadows and other real nature, as befits an expensive product - no fragrances in the style of Soviet times (although sometimes they have something nostalgic, or do I think?). The description claims an antibacterial effect, and with constant use - whitening due to the lactic acid included in the composition. It also stimulates collagen production. Well, and a big tube is the happiness of a beauty fanatic.
Price: 2 178 rubles.
Methode Cholley Hand Cream
Tested by BeautyHack Creative Director Ksenia Wagner
The coolest thing about it is that you can knock on your iPhone in 3 minutes - although it is dense, it is absorbed quickly. The smell is not for everybody: my mother was reminded of the smell of wooden walls warmed up by the summer sun. And for me - something herbal and medicinal. Superficial discomfort relieves instantly, deep nourishment gives within a week if used twice. I liked the large tube - I put it in the kitchen, where the hands "dry" the most, and you always forget to moisturize them. Two months will be enough for sure. The main active ingredients: aloe and rice extract, "vitamin of youth" - aka A.
"Sea buckthorn cream" Weleda
Tested by BeautyHack Editor Assistant Karina Ilyasova
Nourishing sea buckthorn hand cream 100% natural. Contains: valuable sea buckthorn and sesame oils, which nourish the skin and maintain the hydrolipidic balance, beeswax protects against dehydration. It has a pleasant scent that remains on the skin for 10-15 minutes. A product with a light orange tint and a slightly oily, nourishing texture. The tube is a separate topic, as all the design at Weleda makes me wildly delighted. It is very pleasant to apply - it is quickly distributed and absorbed instantly. The sensations after use are not just comfortable, as with conventional creams. The product creates a nourishing effect - as if I did some kind of super-procedure in the salon. With constant use, the hands become soft, the skin does not peel off, even if you go into the cold without gloves. In winter, it is useful for everyone who constantly suffers from dryness and peeling on their hands.
Price: 650 rub.
Hand cream Longue vie Mains, Guinot
This cream is not only for moisturizing your hands. In addition to protecting against external influences, it helps to brighten the skin and prevent the appearance of age spots. Almond oil is responsible for moisturizing the composition. But its most important advantage: a unique complex "long cell life" of 56 active ingredients, which helps to enhance skin regeneration. Guinot technologies are unique - their effectiveness has been proven in burn departments of medical centers. The cream itself is very pleasant, a little thick. Instant hydration is felt upon application. It is comfortable to wear at any time of the day or night. The cream will be appreciated by those who carefully monitor their hands and want to prevent premature aging.
Price: 3 400 rub.
Skin Youth, Himalaya
Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Anastasia Lyagushkina:
Hands always give away a woman's age. Therefore, I take care of them with special trepidation. I left this cream at work to use after washing. In texture, it is light, liquid, almost weightless. It moisturizes the skin well, preventing the appearance of microcracks. It is quickly absorbed and does not leave a greasy film, suitable for regular care. Leaves behind a light, pleasant, soothing floral scent - aromatherapy without interrupting the "production".
Price: 152 rub.
Cream for hands and nails Creme Gourmande, Caudalie
Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Anastasia Lyagushkina
The sophistication of the cream begins with a delicate sweet and sour aroma - thanks to the orange tree in the composition. Ingredients include grape seed oil, shea butter and avocado oil. At the same time, after use, there is no feeling of grease - the skin becomes soft, velvety, moisturized and nourished.
Price: 1046 rub.
Anti-aging cream Anti-Aging Hand Cream, Retinol
Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Anastasia Lyagushkina
The cream, as stated on the package, moisturizes, softens and regenerates the skin! I put it on my bedside table and use it before bed. The cream is thick, moderately greasy, perfectly nourishes the skin, but not sticky. Once absorbed, the skin immediately becomes satin, smooth and very soft. Several uses and you can forget about dryness. The aroma is natural, pleasant, somewhat reminiscent of a baby cream. Contains: retinol (the main component of the brand), green tea extract, vitamins A, C, and E, sunflower seed oil, glycerin. I give a solid five.
Price: 2 600 rub.
