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Yes, some of your favourite beauty brands such as Byredo, Diptyque and Jo Malone London make hand creams too. And they don’t just deliver much needed hydration to soothe dry and over-washed hands, they also smell great and will boost your mood as well, a welcome benefit as you spend more time indoors. Plus, they come in easy-to-tote-around mini sizes and double as chic additions to any work-from-home setup. Can’t wait to leave your nose as happy as your hands? Here’s a round-up of the 5 best smelling hand creams to have on your radar.

01 – Byredo’s melting rich salves in its three iconic fragrances, Mojave Ghost, Rose Of No Man’s Land and Bal D’Afrique now come in delightful collector editions (SGD66 each). Presented in 30 ml gleeful polka dotted tubes, these skin-loving treats are ones you’ll be happy to whip out anytime.

02 – The next time you find yourself missing Paris, take a deep breath when applying Diptyque’s Eau Capitale Hand Cream (SGD60 for 45 ml), which will transport you to the city of lights by perfuming your hands in a chypre cocktail of rose, bergamot and pink peppercorns, while protecting your skin with its aloe vera and macadamia oil blend.

03 – Infused with a sparking citrus scent, the Citron De Vigne Moisturizing Hand Cream from Fresh (SGD20 for 30 ml) will put you in a perfectly uplifted mood, while its fast-absorbing fusion of emollient butters soften and soothe wearied hands and cuticles.

04 – Fancy an immediate escape to a relaxing English garden? Goutal Paris’ Garden Hand Balm (SGD55 for 50 ml) brings some of the outdoors to you with its notes of blackcurrant, red berries and roses. It’s also enriched with luscious shea butter and camellia oil to keep hands looking healthy and well-nourished.

05 – A sumptuous treat for your hands, Jo Malone London’s English Pear & Freesia Hand Cream (SGD65 for 50 ml) will make the simple act of moisturising your skin a delight. Laced with oils, butters and vitamin E, the nourishing treat offers sweet relief for dry skin, all while reviving the senses.

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