The Best No. 1: Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Hand Creme, $9.50, The 6 Best -- and 6 Worst -- Hand Creams

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The 6 Best -- and 6 Worst -- Hand Creams

When was the last time you showed your hands some love? Before you reach for any old lotion, find out which products work best ... and which ones to skip

January 23, 2013 | by Erica Smith | 31 COMMENTS

The Best No. 1: Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Hand Creme, $9.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.7*
Why: One reader raves, "This hand lotion is by far the best I have tried. The really astonishing part is how well it moisturizes and how amazing your hands will feel. They become so soft and smooth it really is the best hand cream I have ever tried." Other readers agree that, "This hand lotion not only works great but it can also curb your sweet tooth. A little goes a LONG way and I am always complimented on this wonderful lotion."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.
*At time of publication.

SEE NEXT PAGE: The Worst No. 6: Burt's Bees Beeswax and Banana Hand Cream, $9.00

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products mentioned

The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector

8.7

Avon MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Healing & Repair...

9.1

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

9.2

Eucerin Intensive Repair Extra Enriched Hand Creme

9.4

Ahava Source Mineral Hand Cream

9.5

Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Hand Creme

9.7

Burt's Bees Beeswax & Banana Hand Creme

7.8

Burt's Bees Shea Butter Hand Repair Creme

6.9

Avon SKIN SO SOFT Soft & Sensual Hand Rescue Balm

6.6

Bath & Body Works True Blue Spa Glove Me Tender...

6.5

Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream

6.2

Neutrogena Deep Moisture Hand Cream

5.0

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by stylezza Monday, April 8, 2013 at 05:01AM Report as inappropriate

The L'Occitane shea butter hand cream is my favorite!!!!! It makes your hands instantly baby butt soft and isn't greasy. The lotion sinks in right away!!!!!

by maddy_c Monday, April 8, 2013 at 04:28AM Report as inappropriate

My hands have become so dry this winter. I really did need this list and will be trying some of these out. I was genuinely surprised to see Burt's Bees taking up two spots on the worst list. I always hear good things about them. Ah well.

by NillaButterfly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 04:08PM Report as inappropriate

it's great when cheap creams make it to the top picks. but i don't really see a big difference in rating between the bottom best and the worst creams...

by AstridB Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 04:37AM Report as inappropriate

I really want to try the best number 1 hand cream now!

by PrincessBear3 Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 01:31PM Report as inappropriate

Will try some of these thank you. Just ordered a large bottle of the Jaqua and can't wait to try it. My skin is always dry

by Alana_Danes Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 02:50PM Report as inappropriate

Agree w/you on the1's I've used. Just a FYI the hemp lotion made my skin red and sting. I'm not sensitive to anything usually, but I had a big intense skin reaction to it. jumped in shower. had to get it off

by misty_finley_clark Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 11:48AM Report as inappropriate

You nailed most of the best, but you did leave out wonderful Neutrogena's "Norwegian Formula Hand Cream" and Anthropologie's hard-working formula.

by GigiSD Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 09:35PM Report as inappropriate

These sound about correct from what i have tried from the list!

by HxCookie Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 05:14PM Report as inappropriate

Jaqua sounds good. Need to try it.

by Amanda16 Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 09:32PM Report as inappropriate

My hands are so dry this year, good to know which creams work

by stacy45 Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 01:36PM Report as inappropriate

what about hand perfection has anyone tried that and the or the hand perfection cleanser im thinking of ordering thcreams on anf trying the cleaser i know the cleanser istself is $30 the day ad night creams and cuticle pen $40 ine is on backorder and will be coming to me every 60 days has anyone evr tried this product and what o you think!

by kosey Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 05:44AM Report as inappropriate

For the body I usually use all Shea Butter Body Shop products. The shower cream, the scrub and the body butters. For the stomach I use Vichy's 5% caffeine lotion and for the chest I use Prai neck and décolleté cream (on HSN).

by IoSonoBella Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 10:13PM Report as inappropriate

I love Eucerin products!

by WiccanLady Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 09:33AM Report as inappropriate

Love Love Love Jaqua Raspberry Hand Creme!! :-) Love that they are back and better than ever!

by Cgbuying Friday, February 1, 2013 at 04:27PM Report as inappropriate

really want to try the eucerin one!

by sportimonki13 Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 01:30PM Report as inappropriate

great list

by LittleBunny Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 11:05AM Report as inappropriate

I love that it included expensive AND cheap products in both categories.

by bride040612 Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 03:20PM Report as inappropriate

Avon MOISTURE THERAPY intensive hand cream is so great! Been using that for a year. :)

by jamaicah_jones Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 12:00AM Report as inappropriate

Good article! I enjoy L'Occitane, but I don't buy it often. My favorite is Aveeno--it's great for the eczema-like rash I get from accidentally have a small amount of gluten.

by tallredamanda Friday, January 25, 2013 at 08:09PM Report as inappropriate

great love this thank youu

by Nicole2814 Friday, January 25, 2013 at 06:13PM Report as inappropriate

I love Eucerin. They make great lotion for sensitive skin.

by cheerio9551 Friday, January 25, 2013 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

What about MK's Satin Hands?

by asiagirl4ever Friday, January 25, 2013 at 09:27AM Report as inappropriate

love Loccitane. in fact i love any shea butter

by smallio13 Friday, January 25, 2013 at 07:23AM Report as inappropriate

100% Pure has an excellent hand cream. The lavender one is amazing.

by Sari Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 07:07PM Report as inappropriate

I have the Ahava one and love it! The scent is just perfect

by thequietnoise Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 06:33PM Report as inappropriate

I love the Avon one, and the Eucerin OMG you can see the difference right away! I love it!!

by yva_pink Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

I wouldn't pay 20-30$ for hand cream. I love to apply some oil or cocoa butter on my hands and cuticles overnight, and then during the day I like creams with silicone in them, since they're non-greasy, and protect from external damage.

by venenumletalis Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 05:36PM Report as inappropriate

I love the L'Occitane hand cream - completely nongreasy, and doesn't annoy my sensitive nose!

by schien Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 02:25PM Report as inappropriate

I've heard great things about the L'Occitane brand before, I might have to try it now!

by Chris213 Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 07:08AM Report as inappropriate

One of my favorites was in the "Best" category.

by EricaF123 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 06:01PM Report as inappropriate

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