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The Hand Retinol | 0.25% Retinol

65 ml / 2.2 fl oz
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,176 Reviews

The Necessary™ | Care For Your Body | Care For Your Planet

Hand Care Is The New Face Care.

The Hand Retinol is a repair serum for the skin. This serum-in-balm hybrid is infused with 0.25% Pure Encapsulated Retinol and AHAs (Glycolic Acid | Mandelic Acid) to help prevent and treat signs of age. With continued use lines, wrinkles, spots, and marks start to fade and hardened cuticles soften. Use a nighttime. No moisturizer needed. Fast-Absorbing. Non-Sticky. Non-Drying. Dermatologist-Tested. Hypoallergenic. Non-Comedogenic. Vegan.

Due to the high % of Retinol this formula can have a smell at first application. The Hand Retinol contains Rosewater to improve the scent. Nécessaire adheres to EU Regulation and provides EU-compliant ingredient lists. This formula contains residual byproducts - Citronellol and Geraniol - from Rosewater. No synthetic fragrance is added.

$40

65 ml / 2.2 fl oz

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The Necessary™ | Care For Your Body | Care For Your Planet

Hand Care Is The New Face Care.

The Hand Retinol is a repair serum for the skin. This serum-in-balm hybrid is infused with 0.25% Pure Encapsulated Retinol and AHAs (Glycolic Acid | Mandelic Acid) to help prevent and treat signs of age. With continued use lines, wrinkles, spots, and marks start to fade and hardened cuticles soften. Use a nighttime. No moisturizer needed. Fast-Absorbing. Non-Sticky. Non-Drying. Dermatologist-Tested. Hypoallergenic. Non-Comedogenic. Vegan.

Due to the high % of Retinol this formula can have a smell at first application. The Hand Retinol contains Rosewater to improve the scent. Nécessaire adheres to EU Regulation and provides EU-compliant ingredient lists. This formula contains residual byproducts - Citronellol and Geraniol - from Rosewater. No synthetic fragrance is added.

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TARGETS

Aged Skin

TREATMENT

Formula contains:
0.25% Pure Retinol

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TESTED

Product Is:

  • Dermatologist-Tested
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-Comedogenic
  • EU Compliant
  • Certified Vegan
  • Cruelty-Free

TEXTURE

Serum-In-Balm

SCENT

Fragrance-Free

pH

4.0 - 5.0

FOOTPRINT

Brand Is:

  • 1% For The Planet
  • Certified B Corp
  • Certified Climate Neutral
  • Certified Plastic Neutral
  • Certified FCS
  • How2Recycle

USAGE

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AWARDS

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How Soon Will I See Results From Retinol?

The Hand Retinol is formulated with 0.25% Pure Encapsulated Retinol to help prevent and treat signs of age. Visible results are individual. Results may be visible in as early as 90 days.

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Why Is pH Level Mentioned On The Package?

During the formulation process we optimize the pH of the formula. We believe it directly impacts the safety and efficacy of the formula. The pH objective will vary based on product purpose. On the secondary packaging (carton) we provide a pH range. The reason pH range is indicated is that pH may vary during the manufacturing process and/or slightly change over time. Formulas that do not contain enough water will not have a pH listed.

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Is This Product Certified Eczema-Safe?

No. This product does not hold The Seal of Approval by the National Eczema Association.

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Can I Use The Product If I Am Pregnant?

We formulate without ingredients on the EU's prohibited substances list (Regulation No.1223/2009, Annex II). This formula is Dermatologist-Tested and Hypoallergenic. If you have any specific concerns, we recommend consulting your doctor prior to use.

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Is This Product Certified Gluten-Free, Soy-Free And Nut-Free?

This product is not certified gluten-free, soy-free or nut-free. This product is manufactured in a facility where gluten, soy and nuts may be used. If you have an allergy to gluten, soy or nuts, we recommend that you do not use this product. If you still wish to try, please consider a patch test.

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Customers say this hand cream absorbs quickly and leaves hands feeling soft and deeply moisturized without greasiness. Many appreciate the fragrance-free formula, particularly those with sensitive skin. Users frequently report visible improvements in hand texture, with some noting fading of age spots and evening of skin tone with regular use. The lightweight, silky texture is praised, and customers note that a little product goes a long way. Common feedback highlights its effectiveness on dry, cracked winter hands and suitability for frequent hand washers. The generous tube size offers good value. While most find it highly effective, a few users in very dry climates report it could be more intensely hydrating.
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 1,176 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 1k
Total 4 star reviews: 82
Total 3 star reviews: 37
Total 2 star reviews: 10
Total 1 star reviews: 28
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1,176 reviews
  • Hetty
    Verified Buyer
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    The Hand Retinol | 0.25% Retinol
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Dryness
    What are your hair concerns? Dryness
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/2/26
    Throw away your cuticle oil!

    My nail side walls have ALWAYS been hard, crusty and bled easily despite the bi-monthly professional manicures and the compulsive application of cuticle oil after EVERY handwashing. I started applying this at night and could not believe how transformed my hands look. Baby soft skin that doesn’t tear around my nails! No more crusty skin. No more tearing or bleeding. Better than a Russian manicure.

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  • Sandi L.
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    The Hand Retinol | 0.25% Retinol
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Aging, Dryness
    What are your hair concerns? Frizz
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/31/26
    It works

    Try any others but this is the only one where I can actually see an effect it takes a week or two but it works as due most of Necesaire’s products which I am switching over to as a result!

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  • Idil R.
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    The Hand Cream | Multi-Butter
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Dryness
    What are your hair concerns? Frizz
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/31/26
    Hand cream

    Lightweight, clean, and super hydrating. My hands feel soft without any greasiness

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  • Shara
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    The Hand Cream | Multi-Butter
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/16/26
    5 Stars

    Excelente

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  • Shannon
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    The Hand Retinol | 0.25% Retinol
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Aging, Dryness
    What are your hair concerns? Thinning
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/1/26
    A Staple in My Anti-Aging Arsenal

    I bought my first tube of The Hand Retinol this winter and I fell in love immediately. I'm 55 and live in northern Minnesota and the harsh, dry winters do a number on my hands and skin in general. I have tried numerous lotions and potions and nothing worked until now. My hands are smoother and softer than they have ever been, even in my younger years. The texture is perfect - creamy and non greasy. I can actually open the bathroom door after I apply it. I can't wait to try the hand cream! I just purchased the body wash, body retinol and body serum and I'm interested to see how well they perform. If they perform half as well as The Hand Retinol does, I'll be thrilled. I am definitely a fan for life! We spend a fortune on skincare products for our face, why not spend a little our body?

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