6 must-have hand creams for winter

For the classic-minded

This cult favourite uses 25 per cent shea butter to form a protective veil while still allowing most of the product to melt into skin and nails to soothe and soften.

L’Occitane en Provence Shea Butter Intensive Hand Balm, $44, ca.loccitane.com.

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For dry nails

Made from 98.5 per cent natural ingredients, including lanolin, rose oil, shea butter and cocoa seed butter, this product delivers a moisture surge to nails, too.

Lano Coconutter Hand Cream Intense, $20, sephora.ca.

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For the luxury shopper

It might be the priciest of this bunch, but Chanel’s hand cream is luxe—from the sleek egg-shaped packaging to the rose wax skin-softening heart to the iris pallida that brightens the skin.

Chanel La Crème Main Texture Riche, $70, thebay.com.

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For a quick fix

This melt-away cream is quickly absorbed, leaving your digits grease-free after application. Antioxidant southernwood extract helps fortify the skin’s protective moisture barrier.

Aveeno Positively Ageless Skin Strengthening Hand Cream, $10, well.ca.

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For sensitive skin

Designed for those with dry or irritated skin, this lightweight, fragrance-free cream helps speed the recovery process with antibacterial and healing properties.

Eau Thermale Avène Cicalfate
Hand Restorative Barrier Cream, $18, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

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For cheap thrills

With its adorable on-the-go packaging, you’ll probably be more inclined to use this lotion regularly. Hydrating aloe, shea butter and oats keep your hands beautiful while imbuing a cheerful fruity-floral fragrance.

EOS Hand Lotion in Berry Blossom, $3.50, evolutionofsmooth.ca.

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