Neutrogena

Norwegian Formula Hand Cream.

Body & Tan

About this product

A glycerin and dimethicone-rich hand cream designed to hydrate and repair dry, cracked hands with a non-greasy finish. Available in fragrance-free and scented versions.

Best for

Dry skin

Type

Body & TanCream

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

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

Guru Score

88%

Approved

6 experts · Strong agreement

Guru Certified

Broad expert consensus

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What the gurus are saying

This cream draws moisture into hands and holds it there through multiple hand washes, making it a favorite for severely dry winter skin, healthcare workers, and anyone washing hands frequently. The dimethicone base means it feels silky and rubs in smoothly without the sticky residue of petroleum jelly, though it starts out thick like Vaseline. Gurus praise it as an affordable alternative to luxury hand creams, and several recommend seeking out the fragrance-free version for sensitive skin.

Synthesized from 6 expert reviews · most recent take April 2026

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Dr. Daniel Sugai

718k subs

✓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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"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 [dimethicone] based, so silky and rubs in well, no sticky film afterwards."

Dr Dray

2.67M subs

✓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

89k subs

✓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

1.71M subs

✓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

131k subs

✓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

2.08M subs

✓Approved

"Neutrogena Norwegian Formula is a good hand cream. It's really really hydrating."

Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream?

A glycerin and dimethicone-rich hand cream designed to hydrate and repair dry, cracked hands with a non-greasy finish. Available in fragrance-free and scented versions.

Is Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream worth it?

Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 88%.

What is Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream's Guru Score?

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream holds a Guru Score of 88%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 independent expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.