We compared two hand creams for very dry hands: the O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream and the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Concentrated Hand Cream.
What we looked at
Tube size, key ingredients, texture, and price.
The verdict
If you want the larger 80ml tube from a highly rated cream aimed at extremely dry, cracked hands, O'Keeffe's Working Hands is the pick at £5.64. If you would rather save £2.64 on a 50ml tube with 40% glycerin and Vitamin E, the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula is the alternative, at £3.00.
A £5.64 80ml unscented cream for extremely dry, cracked hands.
A £3.00 50ml unscented cream with 40% glycerin and Vitamin E.
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream, 80ml Tube — Biggest Tube
Intended for: Marketed as a highly concentrated, unscented, non-greasy hand cream in an 80ml tube for extremely dry, cracked hands, containing glycerin and creating a protective layer on the skin's surface to help prevent moisture loss. Carries 4.7 stars from 47.2K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Larger 80ml tube than the Neutrogena's 50ml
- Highest star rating of the pair on these listings (4.7)
- Unscented and non-greasy per the listing
- Largest review history (47.2K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Costs £2.64 more than the Neutrogena on these listings
- No stated 24-hour moisture claim, unlike the Neutrogena
Best for
- Buyers with extremely dry, cracked hands
- Anyone who wants the bigger tube
- Those who want the highest-rated option
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a small travel-size tube
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Concentrated Unscented Hand Cream, 50ml — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a concentrated, unscented 50ml hand cream with 40% glycerin and Vitamin E, described as clinically proven to give up to 24 hours of moisture, absorbing quickly without a greasy residue, suitable for extremely dry and sensitive hands, with up to 200 applications per tube. Carries 4.6 stars from 23.2K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than O'Keeffe's on these listings, at £3.00
- 40% glycerin and Vitamin E per the listing
- Described as clinically proven for up to 24 hours of moisture
- Compact 50ml tube
Worth knowing
- Smaller tube than O'Keeffe's (50ml vs 80ml)
- Slightly lower star rating than O'Keeffe's (4.6 vs 4.7)
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a compact tube
- Those who want a stated 24-hour moisture claim
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want the biggest tube
- Anyone who wants the largest review history
