The $65 Hand Cream That Beat Every Other Formula We Tested
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Discovering a hand cream that doesn't leave my palms feeling slippery and greasy is surprisingly hard. As our beauty editor, I've tried dozens, but the Joonbyrd Confetti Sky Multitasking Hand Treatment is my new holy grail pick. It's not just hydrating, the unique texture and enticing scent bring a touch of pampering throughout my day. Joonbyrd is so enjoyable that our beauty team—editorial director Brian Underwood, editorial assistant Katie Mogg, and I—ultimately crowned it the best hand cream in our 2026 Beauty Awards . We don't hand out those titles lightly, so I wanted to explain why this one earned ours—and why it also deserves a spot in your work bag this summer.
- Women's Health Beauty Award winner
- Created by a dermatologist
- Deep hydration
- Brightens dull, uneven skin
- Fast-absorbing
- Smells like incredible
- Pricey, but there's a travel-sized version for $30
What I Like
Developed by a Dermatologist
There's a seemingly endless array of new beauty brands on the market. However, Joonbyrd stands out because it was developed by dermatologist Alexis Granite, MD. She serves on the advisory board of the American Academy of Dermatology and two British dermatology organizations. Dr. Granite was also a clinical instructor in dermatology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell.
Beyond her impressive credentials, there's a certain level of comfort in using products developed by a dermatologist. She sees hundreds of patients at her practice, so Dr. Granite understands which ingredients and formulations work on skin in the real world. Skin longevity is also essential to the brand's ethos. Confetti Sky offers microbiome support to help strengthen the skin barrier and antioxidant support to help guard the skin from environmental stressors, for more youthful-looking skin long-term.
Made with Science-Backed Ingredients
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Licorice rootis a herb that contains glabridin , a naturally occurring antioxidant that may help brighten uneven skin tone and may provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Tripeptide blendare a proprietary trifecta of peptides that act as messengers telling the skin to boost collagen production. Dermatologists recently told us that peptides are one of the few skincare ingredients proven to actually work .
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Vitamin E microspheres are rich in antioxidants that fight free radical damage and provide ample moisture.
Unique Texture and Fast Absorption
Joonbyrd
Joonbyrd has a unique, almost custard-like texture that's a nice hybrid between a rich cream and a lightweight lotion. Each pea-sized pump of the product doesn't sit on top of my hands—it spreads easily and absorbs quickly without leaving my fingertips greasy. It also doesn't pill, an issue that I've dealt with when using other richer hand creams. My favorite detail is that I can actually see and feel the bright orange vitamin E microspheres. When I massage the product into my hard-working palms, the microspheres melt into the formula, making the application feel luxurious while delivering an extra boost of hydration and antioxidant benefits.
Enticing Aroma
Warm and sweet notes of sandalwood, star anise, chocolate, coconut, and rose create a luxurious fragrance profile that helps justify the price. The aroma starts off strong, then subtly fades, so it's noticeable without overwhelming someone like a seatmate on a plane. The fragrance profile is so appealing that fitness editor Cori Ritchy, CSCS, regularly tells me I smell good and asks what perfume I'm wearing, but it's just Joonbyrd.
Is It Worth Buying for $60?
Ultimately, our beauty team will continue to repurchase the Joonbyrd Confetti Sky Multitasking Hand Treatment. It's an investment-worthy pick that checks every box we look for when vetting products for our annual Beauty Awards. The science-backed ingredients and fast-absorbing formula allows us to use our smartphones immediately after application. We only need two or three pumps of product to hydrate our hands until the next wash. Over time I've noticed my delicate skin is smoother and more even-toned. It's a high-performance option that comes in a pretty orange pump bottle that feels good in my hands and hasn't shown any signs of wear despite being tossed around my bags and dropped on the floor a few times. Whoops. If you're able to treat yourself to a little luxury, Joonbyrd is the hand treatment to beat.
More Hand Creams I Trust
Want something a little more affordable? Consider these editor-tested options from L'Occitane, CeraVe, and Beau Domaine. They're made with effective ingredients that leave my skin soft and supple. Best of all, they start at just $12.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
L'Occitane contains gentle, effective ingredients—20 percent organic shea butter, glycerin, and skin-plumping omegas—to ensure my skin is hydrated overnight.
CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream
Thanks to niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and dimethicone, this fragrance-free lotion doesn't tug my skin like richer creams when I rub my hands together.
Beau Domaine The Hand & Nail Cream
Grape-derived antioxidants and deeply nourishing moisturizers—shea butter and organic olive oil—visibly reduce discoloration and refine uneven skin texture, leaving my hands more luminous.
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