I’ve been a little absent on the blog and Instagram catching up on some things at home, doing some de-cluttering and also fixing up things at our house. I have a lot to share with you in beauty this week and today I have a review of the three Chanel Hand Creams that have launched over the past year. Chanel launched their first version La Creme Main Hand Cream last year in the cutest egg shaped packaging I’ve ever seen. The second launch was in a scented version called the On Hand Cream in the No 5 L’Eau which is a soft powdery version of the perfume. Most recently this fall Chanel released yet another formula called La Creme Main Texture Riche which is supposed to be a deeper richer texture that offers eight hours of hydration. I have thoughts on all three for you today.
All of them are packaged the same way in a white squeeze tube shaped like an egg. The cap is removeable and I’m really happy to report it always clicks back on even when in a handbag. They run at $50 each for 1.7 fl oz/40 ml, made in France.
La Creme Main
I reviewed the original La Creme Main when it launched last year and still love it to this day. It’s hit or miss for some. I like it because it has a velvety dry down without any sticky or emollient residue. It smells like a soft sweet floral with a clean linen-like feel. It’s formulated to soften, smooth and brighten the hands. One I apply it, I do notice that my hands experience instant relief from dryness and they also look smoother (probably due to the silicone). The overall texture and feel is very lightweight, easy to blend and absorbs fast. If you have extremely dry hands or cuticles you will need something stronger like L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream or Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salve.
Shown above, Le Vernis in Organdi, Le Vernis in Nuvola Rosa, Le Rouge Crayon Discretion, Rouge Coco Gloss in Melted Honey and Bourgeoisie, my kitty is obsessed with the shape as well, whenever he sees it, he guards it like it’s his lol! I have gotten quite a few scratches trying to grab it back.
Ingredients:
No 5 L’Eau On Hand Cream
The second version is the No 5 L’Eau On Hand Cream scent which is a soft powdery version of the perfume. I really love the Eau de Toilette but the hand cream has a more powdery feel to it. The scent lingers a long time and is fairly strong for a hand cream. It also offers light moisture with a soft emollient finish like a lightweight lotion. It does dry down nicely but doesn’t quite have the same velvety feel as the others do. Since I wear other perfumes this isn’t one I reach for often unless I’m wearing the Chanel No 5 L’Eau as the hand cream is pretty strong.
On the nails, Organdi, review of the perfume here, review of the body spray here:
La Creme Main Texture Riche
The newest version is the La Creme Main Texture Riche. This has a noticeably thicker feel than the original and also has more moisture while still having that velvet dry down feel. Chanel reports that this offers eight hours of hydration. I can’t say for sure exactly how long I felt it on the skin, but when I apply it in the morning I don’t feel the need to reapply anything throughout the day. It’s thicker with a product called May Rose Wax so it creates a veil of moisture on the skin that stays put without being heavy. It has a similar scent to the original hand cream which I noticed stayed there for hours.
Shown above, Rouge Coco Gloss 172 Tendresse and Stylo Ombre et Contour in Contour Clair, perfume is Les Eaux de Chanel Biarritz (review soon)
On the nails, Rouge Noir
Another look at the packaging:
Packed into the cutest little zip pouch I ordered from The Daily Edited (top also shown here).
I really love all three. I’m partial to the original version just because it works so well for humid weather conditions, night or day. I keep one by my bed and often one on my desk to apply as needed. It works well at night because there’s no greasy residue so if I touch my pillow or face it doesn’t feel sticky. The scent is pleasant as well so it doesn’t interfere with perfume. Going into the dry winter season I think I’ll really like the Texture Riche. It does make the hands feel softer and has a thicker feel without being too thick.
I’m going to start up giveaways again! I’ll be doing one per week either on the blog or Instagram @beautylookbook. This round, one person will receive all three Chanel hand creams. Open internationally but you must be 18 years or older. See terms and conditions in widget for all the details. Runs through Friday October 12th. Winner will be selected within 48 hours after giveaway ends and must respond to e-mail from me within 24 or another person will be selected in their place. To qualify for a chance to win you must complete ALL THE STEPS in the widget. Partial entries will not be considered. Not sponsored or affiliated.
You can find the Chanel La Creme Main, La Creme Main Texture Riche at all Chanel retailers. Also available online at Chanel.com. All purchased by me. Have you tried any of these yet? Did they work for you?
I will stop by anytime for pretty kitty pictures. Your fur baby is gorgeous! 🙂
Hi S! my fave Chanel product is the Rouge Lip in the color Boy. Favorite hand creams are the ones sold at & Other Stories
Happy Fall boo, much love and many thx for hosting!
D.
These sound great! I am a hand cream junkie
Chanel Coromandel is a long time favorite!
My favorite Chanel product is their blushes!!
I’ve been using Chanel makeup since I was 14. I still haven’t gotten over when they discontinued teint innocence. Les Tissages has been a longtime favorite.
My favourite Chanel product is the new Les Beiges tinted moisturiser- in medium plus- might try medium once tan has disappeared-it’s amazing!💖🌹
I love Chanel blushes, but my absolute favorite Chanel product is an eyeshadow palette I bought in Paris when I was 14. Yes, I’ve saved it all these years (though I refuse to say just how many years that is).
beautiful post!
Great review (as always!). I don’t know. I am sure they are all wonderful because you’d expect nothing less than luxury from Chanel, but are they life-changing? I would be more than happy to give them a try though. I am very picky when it comes to my hand cremes. I need to be able to wash my hands a lot in between applications and I don’t like to feel any residue after I have applied it. I have been recently using an anti-aging hand cream from Stri-Vectin and I really like that alot.
Thanks for the review. I don’t really use a hand cream so I’d like to try one of these.
I’m very curious to try these out. My hands always get dry when it gets colder and the packaging looks really interesting. However, I do wonder how easy it will be to squeeze out the remaining product once it will get almost empty 🤔
I love the packaping of this creams!
I really like the caudalie hands cream. My fave channel product is the vernis in blue satin. Best navy!
The photos with your cat are absolutely adorable! My favorite hand cream these days is Trader Joe’s Ultra-moisturizing hand cream with 20% shea butter. It reminds me of the one made by L’Occitane- the scent is quite similar.
I love the look of the hand creams! So adorable! I have never tried Chanel hand cream before but I’m thinking about getting it! You’ve done it to me again, Sabrina! Lol!!
I like the concept but price tag is high on these. I do want to try the richer version so guess I’ll get over myself and fork over the money. 😀
Your photographs are fabulous! Your cat looks right at home in these, what a beauty. My favorite hand cream is a discontinued Clinique one called Even Better. I also favor Rich Girl by Deborah Lippmann, since that one has SPF. My favorite Chanel products are Le Vernis and Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour.
Love the bonus kitty pics! S/he looks so natural sort of holding the hand cream. I haven’t tried these yet because my hands are very dry and because I’m scent-sensitive, but the Texture Riche would be a lovely treat and would be wonderful to carry in my bag.
My favourite hand cream is lanolin lips!
Love the Chanel Kohl ombré eye liners, also the hand creams. It’s great that you are doing a giveaway for all 3, great review!
I’ve not yet tried the Chanel hand creams so they can’t be my favorite, but my fave Chanel item is Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EDP, and my current fave hand cream is the L’Occitane Shea Butter one.
My favorite Chanel product is the now-discontinued cream blushes – I wish they’d bring them back!
Haven’t tried them yet. Will definitely go to the Chanel corner to discover. But my favorite at the moment is Almond Delicious Hands from L’Occitane.
My favorite chanel product is the ombre cream shadow! Love those ❤️
My fav eyeshadow was Winter Nights. So many years ago and love The weekend. Thank you for the giveaway
As always, your photography is perfection. Your cat is the perfect model! Chanel lipsticks are my favourite, but I couldn’t choose between Mademoiselle (Rouge Coco) and Amoureux (Rouge Allure Ink). 💖
I have the original and love it. The new rich version sounds interesting!
Love! What camera do you use? The quality is amazing and you have such an eye for beautiful pictures! 🙂
Love the pics with kitten! I tried to buy the Original one for my mom for Christmas but by the time I made it to Nordstrom, they were sold out!
I haven’t tried the Chanel hand creams yet but they sound so nice! I put myself on a pretty strict hand cream no-buy a few years ago since I’m so bad at using them – even though I should really take better care of my hands. I still have a bunch of L’Occitane, Julep, Tatcha, Crabtree & Evelyn and TonyMoly hand creams though…. XD…..
Such unique packaging! I’ve never seen a product like this!💕
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I’m looking forward to trying the Riche version of this hand cream. The No. 5 version is not for me.
Your cat is gorgeous! Love that kitty claimed the hand cream as its’ own.
I love Chanel no 5 L’eau but I got samples of the 3 new ones and love them!
I would love to try these new formulas! They really sound so divine and luxurious!
Oh my…..looks like I’m not done shopping tonight after reading your post! And looks like kitty loves the Chanel hand cream, too. 🙂
Oof. Gotta say my favorite chanel products would be the nail polishes. Gitane lasts FOREVER!
I have been dying to try the hand creams! My favorite hand cream is probably the Aveda hand cream, but unfortunately they reformulated it a couple of years ago. I think my favorite Chanel product is their lip glosses.
I really love your reviews and think these are a must-try.
Thank you <3
I really like the l’occitane handcreams but I usually just pick up a travel size of whatever at the drugstore.
Your cat is the perfect model…he should go pro!:) I was dying to try the original when it first came out, but it was sold out for a long time and eventually I forgot about it. I should check out the Texture Riche version…I live in Canada and my hands get crazy dry in the winter!
Chanel was my first high-end makeup love, and I still use multiple products regularly. Inimitable intense mascara, perfection lumiere velvet foundation, and the bi-phase eye-makeup remover are all HG products for me, and I’ve purchased them over and over. I also love Le Vernis and the powder blushes!
My favourite hand cream is L’Occitane and my favourite Chanel product is Le Vernis.
My favourite hand cream is Mor Kahsmir Rose (the scent is amazing!)
I have an olive oil chinese hand cream by inoherb that I absolutely love
I love Chanel Serum, but some of their items are perfume-y. The egg shape packaging is cute for having it in your handbag!
I have been using the hand cream of a French company called Yves Rocher. My favorite Chanel product is the vitalumiere aqua foundation.
I’ve been using the original version of this CHANEL hand cream since it launched and love it! Another huge fave is the one from L’Occitane, especially in winter as I find the richness of it is perfect to keep my hands & nails in top condition! Now thought, I’m super curious to try the CHANEL riche formula — sounds exactly like what I need!
There is nothing like the scent of Chanel No. 5.
My favorite Chanel product has to be the Le Lait Anti-Pollution Cleansing Milk. I found out I was allergic to coconut recently and it’s one of the few facial cleansers that doesn’t have any in the ingredients. So thank you for the review on that, Sabrina!
I love the original hand cream! I had no idea there were 2 newer versions. Can’t wait to check these both out!
The egg shape is adorbs!
For hand cream, I really like Gold Bond Eczema Relief cream (boring!) – it really works in the NYc winters. However, at my desk I keep some TokyoMilk Dark #62 Tainted Love – the formula smells great and is very moisturizing!
I like L’occitane Cherry Blossom hand cream.
Great post! My favorite hand creams are from Crabtree & Evelyn
Adorable packaging. My fave Chanel product is their eyeliner, and gave hand cream is probably l’occitane
-@sonskam
Your cat is so adorable! You should feature him more. So funny how he too loves the Chanel hand cream (even if it’s just for the packaging shape) – you sold me on it, kitty!
My birthday is coming up, so the Texture Riche version is absolutely on my radar!
My favorite Chanel beauty product is their nail color
Thank you for sharing your thoughts 🤗
I haven’t tried these but they look so cute!
Thanks for summarizing Chanel’s ha d cream products. I recently received a hand cream sample in store and didn’t realize it was a new product until I read your article. It’s a sample of the Texture Riche. Wonderful!! Look forward to sampling it with your review in mind.
So beautiful! I have been hooked on L’Occitane’s at night for ages, but this would be perfect for my purse.
I love chanel hand cream because they are really refreshing!
my favorite is the gold bond or l’occitane. thanks for sharing these!
I’ve never tried the CHANEL hand cream (but I would obviously love to do so…), my favorite so far is the L’Occitane Karité hand cream, for very cold winter nights even the one with 25% shea butter; for summer I like L’Occitane Almond velvet (with SPF 15).
I’m kind of addicted to CHANEL Make-up now – partly thanks to/because of your reviews… (my wallet wishes you’d stop it already ;), so it’s hard to say which one is the “stand alone” favorite… I love Le Volume waterproof, I can’t get enough of the lipsticks and other lip products, the lip brush is just great but I absolutely adore the eyeshadows as well… (and yes, all of them, the cream ones, the powder singles and the palettes…), oh, and never really liked blush until Joues Contrastes and the Healthy Beiges Blush sticks… Without your reviews and swatches I would not have dared to order lipsticks in “unknown/untried” colors, but you are an enabler… 😀
While I love the Chanel pressed powder for on the go touch ups, I’ve never tried their hand creams. The packaging does seem perfect for a purse, would love to give it a go!
I’ve never tried Chanel hand creams but I think the packaging is so unique. I think I may need to purchase the original Creme Main!
Not crazy about the La Crème main. im always wiping my hands off and hate the smell. love the packaging. Chanel lipsticks always had a signature smell. wonderful, but that is changing also. Glad I came here to find out the now have the Chanel No5 hand lotion.