DU’IT Tough Hands Hand Cream review: $11 cream that saved my hands
With most good hand creams costing up to $55 a pop, this affordable buy has exploded in popularity with one selling every three seconds.
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If there’s one beauty product I genuinely can’t live without, it’s hand cream.
No matter the season and temperature, my hands are almost always dry, flaky, and - honestly - a little embarrassing. I go through a lot of hand cream, applying it morning, night and several times in between, all in pursuit of soft, supple hands.
However, this means I’m going through bottles of hand cream faster than most and while my tried and true hand cream always gets the job done, it costs $55 a pop, which in this economy is crazy.
So in hopes of finding an affordable alternative that’s just as nourishing, I tried the viral DU’IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream for Dry Hands, a cult fave amoung Aussies.
And let me tell you - it’s magic in a bottle.
DU’IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream for Dry Hands, $10.99 (down from $13.49) at Chemist Warehouse
DU'IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream for Dry Hands
WHAT IS THE DU’IT TOUGH HANDS INTENSIVE HAND CREAM?
The DU’IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream for Dry Hands is a highly-rated hand cream treatment promises visible results in just one day - and according to DU’IT, one sells every three seconds.
But what exactly makes it so good? Well, its advanced, multi-action formula is packed with urea to condition and maintain the skin’s moisture balance, vitamin E for hydration, natural AHAs like lactic acid to remove dead skin and soften callouses, and tea tree and lemon myrtle extract which have antimicrobial agents to help treat minor cuts and mild infections.
Not to mention, it’s dermatologist-recommended and free from parabens, petrolatum, mineral oil, steroids and propylene glycol.
Hailed as Australia’s No. 1 hand cream in pharmacy*, it’s especially perfect for those with hard working hands – including health care professionals, hospitality workers, tradies, outdoor workers and more.
Made to provide relief for cracked, dry hands, calloused hands, frequently washed hands, hands irritated by gloves and split or cracked fingers, many Aussies have attested to its greatness with 150 glowing five-star reviews on Chemist Warehouse and almost 100 five-star reviews on Amazon Australia.
THE VERDICT: IS THE DU’IT TOUGH HANDS INTENSIVE HAND CREAM WORTH THE HYPE?
After using DU’IT Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream for Dry Hands multiple times a day for two weeks, I can happily say it’s definitely worth the hype because it actually works!
The consistency is unlike any other hand cream I’ve tried. It has a lightweight ointment-like texture that leaves a bit of a waxy, vaseline-like film over the hands that isn’t sticky or oily (unless you put too much). It essentially acts like a hand mask, creating a protective layer that locks in moisture.
Even after washing my hands, they still feel super soft and hydrated. Plus, it has a subtle scent that smells slightly sweet and a bit like lemon.
As you can see, I experience dryness and peeling around my cuticles and fingers the most and this hand cream alone has improved the appearance of my hands because it leaves them smooth and moisturised for hours on end.
To be completely honest though, if I saw this hand cream on the shelf, I probably wouldn’t gravitate towards it or even give it a second look because of it’s unglamorous packaging.
The fact that it has a clenched fist and bolded text reading “tough hands” on it doesn’t help either – I’d think it’s a product that’s specifically for those that regularly use their hands in harsh conditions and frequently wash them like nurses, tradies, hospitality workers, farmers and more.
So clearly I wasn’t the target audience … Or so I thought – this hand cream is really great for anyone that suffers for dry hands and are in dire need of a moisture boost.
Looking past its packaging though, the budget-friendly price point and fast results make this hand cream worth it and it has easily become a non-negotiable staple in my handbag.
All that to say, DU’IT’s Tough Hands Intensive Hand Cream for Dry Hands is an amazing product that is a miracle worker for my hands.
And at $10.49, my search for an affordable yet effective hand cream has officially come to an end and I no longer have to solely splurge on hand creams to really see results.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY DO I NEED TO MOISTURISE MY HANDS?
Moisturising your hands is an important step to keep them hydrated and healthy. A lot of factors like your skin type, weather conditions and environmental factors may contribute to the dryness of your hands – so depending on how dry your hands are, you may need to moisturise them once, twice or several times a day.
According to the DU’IT website, “a hand moisturiser is necessary to maintain our skin’s moisture barrier and to prevent environmental damage to the skin. If we don’t moisturise our hands regularly, the normal protective barriers and correct pH levels of the skin can be disrupted. This protective layer disruption can cause dryness, redness, and cracking in our skin.”
SHOULD I MOISTURISE MY HANDS DAILY?
Short answer, yes. Moisturising your hands daily is beneficial in keeping your hands protected, and looking and feeling healthy – especially if you suffer from dry, irritated or cracked skin.
We use our hands every day – cooking, working, typing, washing your hands etc. which can expose them to environmental factors that may cause water loss and lead to dry skin.
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*Circana Data, MAT to 02/02/25, Pharmacy & Grocery
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