Gift Guide: 9 hand cream sets perfect for the holidays

If you’ve got a secret santa gift exchange around the corner, or if you’re on the hunt for some stocking stuffers, these hand cream sets would never do you wrong.

With the luxurious scents and eye-catching packaging, hand creams are always a must-have in every handbag and on every desk at the office. Some of these sets even have a few little useful nuggets like lip balms bundled with the hand creams, so you get to achieve luscious lips too.

So if your girlfriends aren’t sure what they want for Christmas, check out these 9 hand cream sets we think would be your best bet for holiday gifting.

Photo: Jo Malone

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There’s just something about L’occitane hand creams that makes them a must-have in every purse. There are 6 scents in this limited edition gift set and each of them are formulated differently to help tackle different skin types.

Our favourite is the classic shea butter hand cream that’s formulated specially to heal dry, cracked hands but doesn’t feel too oily after application. The rose hand cream is also a must-have to help nourish both your hands and nails and leave them smelling amazing after.

Photo: L’occitane

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Caudalie has always been known for their affordable, moisturising products that are always a bang for your buck. Here, we’ve picked out this hand cream and lip balm duo perfect for this winter season.

The hand and nail cream is an all-time favourite as it leaves your palms feeling nourished while taking care of your cuticles too. The lip balm is just a fun bonus that helps us bid farewell to dry lips.

Photo: Sephora

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Every Christmas, Sephora comes out with packaging that’s so festive we have no choice but to add to cart. Here, this limited edition duo features an adorable penguin that reminds us of all things Christmas.

Not only will you be getting a hand balm with a fresh almond scent, there’s an aloe vera hand mask that’s sure to lock in moisture and add extra hydration to your palms.

Photo: Sephora

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If you’ve got dry skin, this hand cream set is a must-have on your holiday wishlist. Formulated specially to combat the issues that come with dry skin, these hand creams help repair and soothe busy hands.

And if you dislike the feeling of sticky hands, you won’t have to worry as the hand creams in this trio are lightweight and fast-absorbing, so you can get on with your work immediately after application.

Photo: Sephora

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If you’ve been to London, you know just how festive it gets during this time of year. Here, we’ve got a hand cream set that reminds you of the beautiful capital of England that makes for a perfect stocking stuffer.

From the Queen’s Guard to the iconic red telephone booths, the packaging on these hand creams are too cute not to have. Of course, the formula of the hand cream itself is nourishing and hydrating on tired hands.

Photo: Cath Kidston

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This limited edition set from Korean beauty powerhouse Innisfree is the perfect gift to place under the Christmas tree; who could resist the festive packaging and the big red bow? This set not only looks good, but smells good too.

There are 6 scents in this pack – including Pink Coral for those who love fruity floral scents, Autumn Leaves for others who prefer warmer woody scents, and Guest House Laundry, a smell that’s reminiscent of home.

Photo: Innisfree

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After Crabtree & Evelyn’s successful relaunch in July 2019, they’ve made a comeback and returned with luxurious packaging and improved formulas.

Here, we have a set of 3 of their iconic hand creams in 3 unique scents: Gardeners, Verbena & Lavender and Citron & Coriander. All 3 hand creams are formulated with nourishing oils to ensure that your hands stay moisturised all day.

Photo: Crabtree & Evelyn

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Everything about this collection makes it a perfect gift this holiday season. From the luxurious gold-blue packaging to the formulas of all 3 hand creams, we guarantee that anyone would love to receive this for Christmas.

The hand creams are lightweight and easy to absorb, and the scents were developed to complement every single Jo Malone perfume, so you won’t have to worry about clashing fragrances. And since they’re all enriched with coconut oil, your hands won’t just smell good, they’ll feel good too.

Photo: Sephora

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Relieve rough, undernourished hands with this hand cream trio that promises to provide all-day moisture and hydration. Paraben-free and made from 99% natural ingredients, these hand creams are a must-have in any holiday gift basket.

While the formulas are amazing, it’s the unique fragrances in this set that we can’t get enough of: lavender & honey, orange blossom & pistachio and rosemary & lemon. Add to cart, please!

Photo: Burt’s Bees

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