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Norwegian Formula Hand Cream.

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
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About this product

A thick hand cream formulated with glycerin and dimethicone to moisturize and protect dry, cracked hands, available in fragrance and fragrance-free versions.

Best for

Dry skin
Body & Tan

The Guru Index verdict

88%

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✓Approved · 88%
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What the gurus are saying

The experts who reviewed this consistently praise it as a heavy-duty moisturizer that draws water into the skin and holds it there, even through repeated hand washing, making it especially valuable for healthcare workers and parents. The formula feels rich going on but absorbs without leaving a sticky residue, so hands don't feel tacky throughout the day. Those with sensitive skin will appreciate that a fragrance-free version is available, and the gurus note it delivers results with just a small amount of product.
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Key actives & flags

Fragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai
Dr. Daniel Sugai
716k subs · 23k devotees
✓Approved
"My tried-and-true has always been Neutrogena's Norwegian Hand Cream. Rich in glycerin, which just is a water magnet. Just draws in water and moisture and keeps it into your hands. And of course, outperforms a lot of the luxury creams out there. So, don't break the bank when it comes to your hand moisturizer."
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"My tried-and-true has always been Neutrogena's Norwegian Hand Cream. Rich in glycerin, which just is a water magnet. Just draws in water and moisture and keeps it into your hands. And of course, outperforms a lot of the luxury creams out there. So, don't break the bank when it comes to your hand moisturizer."
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"For severely dry cracked winter hands, Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream is one of my favorites. It's glycerin rich with glycerin that really draws in moisture very well like a sponge and retains moisture and it survives multiple hand washes. It comes out feeling pretty thick, like Vaseline or Aquaphor, but when you rub it in, it really does have a nice finish, like an extra layer of skin. You don't have that sticky, tacky feeling like Aquaphor or Vaseline, and it just really rubs in well, so you can start off your day with it and as you go about your day in clinic or at the hospital, this can survive multiple hand washes. It's just an old school formula that works. Great for winter dryness, healthcare workers, and parents with young kids who are always washing their hands."
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"I love Neutrogena's Norwegian Formula hand cream. One of the best dimethylone based, so silky and rubs in well, no sticky film afterwards."
Dr Dray
Dr Dray
2.66M subs · 30k devotees
✓Approved
"Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream. Amazing. They have a fragrance-free one. Highly recommend that."
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"Neutrogena Norwegian formula hand cream. Amazing. They have a fragrance-free one. Highly recommend that."
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"Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream. Amazing. They have a fragrance-free one. Highly recommend that."
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"The Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream uses a dimethicone-based skin protectant. This type of formula does limit penetration of irritants in the skin and does help with retaining moisture in the skin, but is not as greasy as petroleum jelly."
No BS Beauty
No BS Beauty
89k subs · 2k devotees
✓Approved
"I like the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream is great."
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"The Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream, fragrance-free. I think they must have a fragrance version, but I always get the fragrance-free one."
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"I like the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream is great."
Dr. Shereene Idriss
Dr. Shereene Idriss
1.71M subs · 50k devotees
✓Approved
"Neutrogena also has their Norwegian hand cream this guy right here that can really hold on to that hydration. I love the nozzle followed by a nice cuticle oil on top to massage it in to make sure that your cuticles look their best."
Dr. Aleksandra Brown
Dr. Aleksandra Brown
105k subs · 4k devotees
✓Approved
"My number one recommendation here is the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream. It provides long lasting hydration with a concentrated non-greasy formula. It will soothe and repair dry, cracked hands instantly, even with just a small amount of product. It spreads really nice. It's clinically proven to improve the look and feel of dry hands after just one application. Some of the key ingredients here are things like glycerin, which acts as a humectant, so it will draw the moisture into the skin and lock it in, leaving the hands feeling soft and smooth. It also contains vitamin B5, which will help soothe irritation and support the skin barrier for long lasting protection."
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208SkinDoc
208SkinDoc
2.06M subs · 25k devotees
✓Approved
"Neutrogena Norwegian Formula is a good hand cream. It's really really hydrating."
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