10 Top-Rated Moisturizers To Have On Hand For Fall And Winter

BEST ANTI-AGING

WHAT IT DOES: This isn’t your ordinary hand cream. Infused with organic raspberry oils that act as antioxidants, it heals and protects dry, damaged skin ultra-fast.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: This luscious hand cream is dermatologist-tested, fragrance-free, gluten-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, and vegan.

BEST LONG-LASTING

WHAT IT DOES: Keep your hands hydrated for 48 hours with this soothing hand cream that’s specifically formulated for dry hands. It repairs skin damaged by harsh weather elements, frequent hand washing, and chemicals.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT: This fragrance-free formula moisturizes your hands with niacinamide, shea butter, and a high concentration of glycerine, leaving them ultra-soft—but never greasy—with each use.

WHAT IT DOES
Formulated with shea butter, honey, and sweet almond extract, this rich cream works to moisturize even the most hard-working hands. It also contains vitamin E to nourish skin and is lightly scented with aromatherapeutic essential oils, jasmine, and ylang-ylang.

USER REVIEW
“This is my personal favorite for the dry fall and winter months. Here are the things I love: 1. Quick absorption, 2. It does not leave my hands greasy or sticky, 3. It's long-lasting—my hands are in water frequently, and I can apply it every few days and not have a single crack on my hands, and 4. The light and pleasant scent. Fabulous product. This size lasts forever!”

BEST LIGHTWEIGHT

WHAT IT DOES: Made with a nourishing blend of shea butter, organic sunflower oil, vitamin E, aloe, calendula, and chamomile, this lightweight hand cream moisturizes and softens hands while leaving a refreshing citrus scent.

USER REVIEW: “This hand cream is perfect for all over your body! It makes a difference right away!”

WHO IT’S FOR
Extremely dry, cracked hands won’t stand a chance against this repair hand cream. The concentrated cream is made with key ingredient glycerin to lock moisture in and keep skin hydrated throughout the day.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
Apply cream directly after hand washing, after bathing, or at bedtime, as these are the best times for effectively moisturizing dry skin.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
This best-selling hand cream is packed with oils and plant hydrators which intensely moisturize parched skin, leaving hands feeling soft and smooth.

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
A key ingredient in this cream, Andiroba oil has healing, anti-inflammatory properties which help to calm and soothe those with eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis.

BEST VEGAN

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: This unique hand cream derived from the dead sea moisturizes your hands without leaving them greasy.

USER REVIEW: “I always have some in the house and car year-round. I’ve been a big fan of this stuff for three years now.”

BEST MULTIPURPOSE

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Hit two birds with one stone with the help of this hand cream. Repair your hands and regain the strength and health of your nails.

ABOUT THE BRAND: This French cosmetics company was founded by Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas. While harvesting grapes at their family estate, they met with a pharmacy professor who piqued their interest in the anti-aging properties of grapeseed polyphenols.

WHAT IT DOES
Formulated with Shea Butter, Avocado Oil and Sesame Seed Oil, this hand salve draws and absorbs water from the air forming a “glove-like” protective barrier against moisture loss, leaving skin deeply soothed, conditioned, and moisturized.

WHO IT’S FOR
This thick, rich formula provides all-day care for active hands, especially those who suffer from severely dry hands as a result of manual labor, neglect, exposure to harsh elements and heavy industrial labor.

WHO IT’S FOR
If you're looking for a radiant glow, look no further. La Mer’s Hand Treatment may be one of the pricier items on this list, but according to reviewers and A-List celebs alike, the smoothing, glowing results are completely worth it.

AS SEEN ON
La Mer’s creams are beloved by celebrities—think Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, and Kim Kardashian.