Ultimate Strength Hand Salve - Handcreme

My holy grail hand lotion

I’ve been buying this for YEARS and it does not disappoint. If you wash your hands constantly like me, this will save your hands from getting dry and cracked! Also love how it’s fragrance-free and it doesn’t leave an oily residue. Absorbs really nicely into the skin

A little greasy and doesn’t feel like it completely absorbs when applied however with long term use can feel and see improvement in hand hydration

Dry hands, meet your match.

Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve is a powerhouse in a petite tube. This rich, balm-like hand cream delivers instant relief to dry, cracked skin — without leaving behind a greasy mess. It’s packed with skin-repairing ingredients like avocado oil, sesame oil, and shea butter, which sink in quickly to nourish deeply and create a “glove-like” barrier. The texture is thick and luxurious but still spreads easily, making even the tiniest amount go a long way. It's a go-to for colder months, constant hand-washing, or anyone who works with their hands a lot. And while it’s deeply hydrating, it doesn’t leave your palms feeling sticky — a rare win for heavy-duty creams. The scent is subtle and slightly medicinal (think clean, not perfumed), which makes it unisex and non-irritating. The mini size is ideal for travel or tossing in your bag — though you might wish you had the full size once you feel how effective it is. Pros: ✔️ Intense hydration for very dry hands ✔️ Absorbs quickly without residue ✔️ Subtle, non-overpowering scent ✔️ Great for on-the-go moisture Cons: ❌ Slightly pricey for a mini size ❌ May feel too thick for those who prefer lightweight lotions Verdict: This mini hand salve punches well above its weight. If your hands are crying out for serious care, especially in dry climates or post-sanitizer days, this one delivers comfort and protection in seconds. It’s a staple for anyone who treats hand cream as skincare — not just an afterthought.

Weird smell, not anything noteworthy for how $$$

The smell of this is the big negative for me. My husband said it smells like Thanksgiving stuffing and now I can’t not smell that. Maybe the rosemary? Too expensive for how effective it is too :(

Perfekte Handcreme

Ich benutze die Creme für die Hände und bin echt begeistert. Hab so gut wie das ganze Jahr über ein Problem mit trockenen Händen und die Creme hilft echt mega

Worth the money

Pretty much the best hand lotion in the world, I guess. If you don't mind a slightly medicinal smell, it's definitely going to help soften your skin.

Keep your hand soft

This is a great product particularly in the winter months when hands can become painfully chapped.

Hands not Dry anymore!!!

Minty powdery smell which I love , not powerful smell. At first I thought It leaves your hands a bit oily but a few minutes after It’s not oily anymore and your hand’s are

Not as thick and “salve” like as I would have expected. Also has a pine sap like scent that isn’t awful but I’m not a fan.

My go to hand cream

Best hand cream for the winter months - not oily and actually works to keep my hands from cracking.

It actually works

I’ve bought this hand salve a few times and loved it. I forgot about it and was cleaning out my work bag while on maternity leave found it, applied it, and IMMEDIATELY fell in love with it again. My hands have been brutally dry and alligator-y. But this helped on just one application. My mom tried it and fell in love with it. Today I went and bought 5 of the small ones to put all around the house. None greasy, smoothe, moisturizing, and healing. I hope you love it.

Works

I don’t love the smell but it’s not horribly offensive. A little goes a long way and this helped clean up some chronic dry patches on my hands