Best budget hand cream

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Currently use L’Occitane Shea Butter, which I love. I cannot justify the price anymore, it’s £20 plus depending on offers at the time.

Any really good budget hand reams for £10 and under? Not been a fan of O’Keefes.

Don’t want highly fragranced or sticky.

What does the Lidl dupe one look like? I'm in there a lot and have somehow missed it!

I like Neutragena, the Norwegian formula. they specifically do a fast absorbing one which I prefer to use during the day.

Another vote for the Lidl dupe, it’s brilliant! Will be stocking up the next time I go.

Neutrogena.

You don't need much, as it's quite thick, but I use it at night and wake up with lovely soft hands.

Body shop hemp hand cream

I also use L'occitane (both myhusband and my mum bought me more for Christmas) but Nivea is also very nice.

I've heard that Cerave or Eucerin are also good but I've not tried them.

Creams that are sold for feet are the best

I use Aveeno and because I love lavender, I add drops of Elgiva essential oil to the tube. That way I control how strongly it's fragrance, and the scent is proper lavender, not artificial. Love it, and very inexpensive.

Norwegian Formula unscented. Cheap because only a tiny drop required.

I have a few as I’ve been bought some as gifts. But hands down the best I find, not too sticky, doesn’t take ages to soak in etc, is the Laura Ashley one my MIL bought me. I just checked and it’s on offer in Boots right now. It’s a bargain and is really good. I prefer it to more expensive ones I’ve had.

Eucerin Urea Hand Cream is just the best I’ve ever used. It works miracles.

Nivea crème - the thick one.

Another vote for Aveeno.

Nivea crème, in a blue tube. Very thick but very good

I really like the blue Aveeno one (but not the green one).

This is also very good and also very cheap:
https://www.superdrug.com/skin/hand-care/hand-cream/superdrug-intensive-moisture-hand-cream-100ml/p/825985

I really like the garnier hand superfood, the cocoa butter one. Quite regularly half price at boots or Superdrug for £2.50 ish :)

Thanks all

Does any one know what the Lidl dupe is called?

I don’t know about the Lidl dupe but I use l’occitane and sometime find it too thick and have a constant tube of Aldi hand cream on the go. I’ve used hand creams daily for years and years and I feel like I’ve used them all. The neutrogena has a slimy feel, I don’t like the Nivea smell but this Aldi Lacura is only about 70p and works a charm.

Ooooh, right up my street. I switched from a high hand cream and have tried a couple- Lidl comes up trumps. Their Q10, intensive and nourishing creams (there’s 3 different ones) are a godsend. I’ve tried their dupes as well but find they’re all fragrance in a watery formulation that doesn’t last. Working hands (the pump version) also scores very highly with me.

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aldi is my closest shop but if it was Lidl I would have tried their hand cream. I’ve tried the working hands one and found that too rich. I like my hands to feel the same, but less dry after applying. I don’t lie to be left with a residue or sticky feel.

Guys I bought the Lidl dupe. I happened to be parked near a Lidl and remembered. It was under three quid, 2.69 or something. Whilst it isn’t the 10/10 of the original L’Occitane it’s a solid 8.5/10. @bigbandofwifIt is called D’Avignon.

It is in similar packaging to the original in looks (plasticky not metal which is better for squeezability) but is 100ml which is 50ml less than L’Occitane. Smells not quite as lush but inoffensive. It’s a blooming bargain. Thanks for the recommendations.

Guardian article today (though not very budget!) https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jan/15/best-hand-cream-tested-uk

The Lidl oat one is great. Nom sticky, doesn’t smell too strong and makes my hands really smooth. And only 69p.

Look on Vinted. I’ve bought brand new L’Occitane hand creams half price.