The Best Retinol Creams To Turn Back Time On Your Hands

This is the one everyone’s talking about. Not only is this night cream for hands formulated with top-notch anti-aging ingredients, but it comes in the cutest reusable vessel I’ve ever seen. It’s a great option for anyone who is serious about repairing and renewing their hands. The cream has a medium-weight density that is soft and slightly waxy, so those who are prone to touching their face or don’t like the feeling of freshly lotioned skin might not love it. But if you don’t mind it, then your hands will thank you in the long run. It’s infused with retinol, colloidal oatmeal and panthenol so you can wake up with youthful, beautiful hands daily.

Promising review: “In love with this product! I’ve only been using this product for a few weeks and see a difference already. I’m 60 years old and produce food videos so I’m very conscious of the appearance of my ‘mature’ hands. Theraplush has absolutely enhanced the overall smoothness and texture; so impressed with this lovely cream!I would recommend this product to: Anyone who is aware of the importance of taking extra care of their hands!” — Sheri

Get all the benefits of a deeply moisturizing, rich hand cream with the added power of encapsulated retinol with this Beauty Pie cream. It can help with common signs of hand aging, targeting dark spots, smoothing and elasticity. Throw it on before bed and wake up to baby-soft hands.

Promising review: “A must for older hands. Wonderful night time hand treatment for aged hands. Helps with age spots and crepey skin. Also very moisturising without being sticky.” — Mary

For a fairly high concentration of retinol, consider this hand serum from Nécessaire. it has 0.25% of retinol alongside peptides, AHAs, amino acids, vitamins and glycerin to hydrate deeply. It’s a great option for anyone looking to treat or prevent crepey skin, dark spots, scars and even ragged cuticles. You’ll feel like you just stepped out of a nail salon every morning.

Promising review: “Absolute wonder! I bought this based on a dermatologist’s recommendation, and it really delivers! After a very short time my hands look and feel so much better! I was starting to notice my hands were looking older, and this has really helped.” — ROinCo

If you want something a little less intense than an overnight treatment, try this luxurious hand cream that can be used regularly throughout the day. It’s made with retinol and Chilean tree bark extract alongside antioxidants and other hydrating ingredients, so you get all the benefits of a retinol, but it’s gentle enough to use regularly.

Promising review: “Best hand cream ever!I’ve tried every hand cream under the sun and this one is the best by far. My hands were looking very old and wrinkly one winter so I bought this and literally overnight I had hands that looked 20 years younger. The difference was incredible! The thing that impresses me the most is it’s effectiveness, but it’s also feels very nice to use. It goes on light — not greasy at all. it’s very quickly absorbed but you still feel like your hands are soft so there is no need to keep reapplying all day like with other hand creams. I use it once in the morning and once at night and that’s enough. It’s pricey but lasts a long time because you don’t need to use a lot of it — 1 tube lasts me all winter.” — Productjunkie1

The glowing reviews speak for themselves when it comes to this anti-aging hand cream. It deeply conditions not just hands, but nails and cuticles as well, drenching the entire area with vitamins and retinol. It boasts a rich and creamy formula that feels luxurious but won’t break the bank, so you can show off youthful-looking skin with minimal effort. Just be aware that it has a nostalgic scent that might not be for everyone!

Promising review: “I like the moisture and lively texture of my hands. Before they looked dry and older because of all the hand sanitizer I have used over the last 3 years. Now they look healthy and feels so soft, and I don’t mind shaking hands if needed.” — Nene Love it

“I really like this hand lotion. I am 36 and a hairdresser so my hands get a beating daily. I’ve noticed them aging so I wanted something to help slow that. This lotion feels very soft when you put it on. My kids did comment that it smells like a Grandma. And I think it kind of does smell like it too. Not a bad smell just does have a distinctive smell. I do like it!” — Karen

I came upon this Robanda retinol hand cream during my research and was intrigued by the fact that it contains SPF alongside retinol. Along with antioxidants, it helps to infuse the skin with anti-aging ingredients and can improve the look of wrinkles and sun damage while leaving skin healthy, smooth and safe from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Promising reviews: “Love the creme. Daughter asked to try it and as she was going back home to CT, called for the exact name and a picture. She loved it also. Works good on old hands. Of course mine are a lot older than hers.” — Aging

“I have a stress eczema on my hands. This cream healed my hands in 3(!) days! Now I recommend it to everyone! And use the crème on daily basis.” — Oyuka

NatureWell uses advanced micro-encapsulated retinol to help improve skin tone, smoothing texture and boosting firmness and elasticity. The pump dispenser delivers the right amount so you don’t worry about wasting product, and helps to lengthen the cream’s product life. It’s incredibly popular on Amazon, boasting 4.5 out of 5 stars and over 12,100 ratings. It’s also the most affordable option on this list and the most versatile, as it can be used on hands, face and body. It’s just rich enough to use all over without feeling too greasy, though reviewers find it’s great for hands and arms.

Promising review: “Nice smell works well on lighting the spot on my hands and a couple of spots on my face.” — Kathleen K. Goodman

“Reduces crepey skin. For 1 week I only put it on my left arm and after a week you can see the difference. The left arm looks so much better and is so much softer than the right.” — Debi V.

Lock in that anti-aging and hydrating goodness with this ultra-moisturizing overnight cream from Gold Bond. The retinol-peptide complex can help to lift, tighten and moisturize skin without leaving you feeling greasy or with the irritation that can commonly accompany retinol usage. Pop it on your hands (and beyond) and start to see and feel the difference. While not explicitly a hand cream, reviewers noted that it is just the right texture for hands and leaves their hands looking and feeling as good as new.

Promising review: “It’s light and smooth, very comfortable and nonirritating. I use it mostly on my hands and neck. It feels light and very comfortable and it has no scent which is great for those who are sensitive to that. For the price and the amount you get for a body lotion that have great ingredients including retinol and vitamins i say its worth the try and see how much improvement it gives to the look of your hands and/or neck. I havent used it on my other parts of my body since im using a diff product with retinol on my face. They also ship it with tape on the opening so it wouldnt spill out which is great.” — Emie