Even beauty editors get dry hands. Here's how they fight it. Ahead, ten ELLE staffers dish on the product void of "any offensive scent," "the lotion equivalent of silk gloves," and so much more.
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"I hate moisturizing my hands and body so much that I need extra incentive to do so. The promise of soft Mojave Ghost-scented appendages provides just that. Plus, for the cost of two manicures this cream lasts a good few months."— Julie Schott, ELLE.com beauty director
Byredo Mojave Ghost Hand Cream, $36; net-a-porter.com
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"The combination of pain and unsightliness makes hand eczema a double-whammy. I'm recommending this new formula to all friends who suffer. I"m also keeping some for myself even though I don't have eczema. It's a good, non-oily, non-scented option to use mid-day at the office."— Leah Melby Clinton, branded content director
Eucerin Eczema Relief Hand Cream, $19; amazon.com
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"Someone rename this product 'Whose Hands Are These?' because that's what I think after I use it. Sure, it's on the fancier side, but it's the lotion equivalent of silk gloves. The magic ingredient is retinol, of course, and the fragrance is subtle—a must for constant snackers who don't want a taste of hand cream with their chips."— Estelle Tang, ELLE.com culture editor
Eve Lom Time Retrat Hand Treatment, $50; Nordstrom.com
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"This is just a classic, hand-saving lotion. It's simple and it works—and it doesn't have any offensive scent that makes you regret using it for the entire rest of the day."— Sally Holmes, ELLE.com executive editor
Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, $22; Sephora.com
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"I’m a pretty big advocate of regular hand-washing (I refuse to call it hypochondria), so to stave off cracking dry skin, I tend to keep lotion right next to my mouse as a reminder. The Ren pump is super easy, the lotion is light and absorbs quickly so my keyboard never gets greasy and gross, the scent is really light and pleasant (some lotions really up the cloying floral that this one thankfully avoids), and, the best part? My hands don’t at all betray my slightly manic habit. I also like to pretend that the 'energising' feature helps me type more quickly."— Cotton Codinha, beauty and fitness editor
Ren Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Energizing Hand Lotion, $27; renskincare.com
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"Every time I use this on a plane, someone near me says, 'Mmm!' And let's face it—there are not many scents that delight in flight. It smells like a rose garden in June (if you're not a fan of lush, lasting rosiness, Jurlique's jasmine version is equally as yummy), and its chap-banishing prowess is beyond compare. It's ultra-rich, but not greasy, and just a tiny dab will re-hydrate and plump desiccated winter-ravaged hands for hours. Oh, and it works wonders on reptilian elbow skin and frayed cuticles too."— April Long, executive beauty editor
Jurlique Rose Hand Cream, $25; Sephora.com
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"All the polished, wealthy, and unflappable women in New York City wear Byredo fragrance—and I wear the hand cream. It works because I don't like the feeling of greasy skin, but because this smells so transporting and aspirational, I find myself applying regularly to channel my inner sophisticated lady. It also absorbs quickly, smoothes fine lines, and looks great right out on your desk."— Hannah Morrill, ELLE.com senior editor
Byredo Mojave Ghost Hand Cream, $36; net-a-porter.com
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"The scent of this moisturizer is crazy decadent and makes actual perfume unnecessary, but its super-rich formula is the reason I keep it handy. My hands are reptilian, but this softens my skin to creepy levels of smooth. Yes, the price is steep, but I've had the same tube for over a year now. Totally worth it."— Justine Carreon, ELLE.com associate market editor
Rodin Luxury Hand and Body Cream, $84; net-a-porter.com
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"This anecdote is weird, but proves how excellent this stuff is: When I generously shared this with my boyfriend, he fell so deeply in love with its moisturizing properties and fresh scent that he, first, stole it, and second, went out and purchased one of those squeeze-y devices that's meant to get all the toothpaste out of a tube so that he wouldn't waste a drop of Skin Food. What more do I need to tell you? It's that good."— Mattie Kahn, ELLE.com news editor
Weleda Skin Food, $11; amazon.com
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"I'm a sucker for coconut. What first drew me to this hand cream was its pleasant but not overpowering scent—like a real Piña Colada not made from grocery store mix. But what’s really the best about this lotion is that it actually works! The combination of Shea butter and coconut oil keeps my hands soft and moisturized. Perfect for hand-holding season."— Chloe Hall, ELLE.com, associate beauty producer
Yes To Coconut Hydrate & Restore Protecting Hand & Cuticle Cream, $5; amazon.com
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