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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
1,118 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. 0.25% Pure Retinol paired with AHA, Peptides, Vitamins, and Glycerin to help treat and prevent crepiness, lines, wrinkles, spots and marks for younger-looking hands.Ideal for night. Fast-Absorbing. Non-Greasy. Dermatologist-Tested. Hypoallergenic. Non-Comedogenic. Vegan. Cruelty-Free. The Hand Retinol is packaged in our signature aluminum tube. The tube is made in the France.

Due to the high % of actives this formula has a smell at first application. The Hand Retinol contains Rosewater to help offset the scent of actives. Nécessaire adheres to EU Regulation and provides EU-compliant ingredient lists. This formula contains residual byproducts from Rosewater: Citronellol and Geraniol. No essential oil or synthetic fragrance have been added to the base.

$38

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. 0.25% Pure Retinol paired with AHA, Peptides, Vitamins, and Glycerin to help treat and prevent crepiness, lines, wrinkles, spots and marks for younger-looking hands.Ideal for night. Fast-Absorbing. Non-Greasy. Dermatologist-Tested. Hypoallergenic. Non-Comedogenic. Vegan. Cruelty-Free. The Hand Retinol is packaged in our signature aluminum tube. The tube is made in the France.

Due to the high % of actives this formula has a smell at first application. The Hand Retinol contains Rosewater to help offset the scent of actives. Nécessaire adheres to EU Regulation and provides EU-compliant ingredient lists. This formula contains residual byproducts from Rosewater: Citronellol and Geraniol. No essential oil or synthetic fragrance have been added to the base.

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TARGETS

Aged Skin

TREATMENT

Formula contains:
0.25% Pure Retinol
AHA
Peptides
Vitamins
Glycerin

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TESTED

  • Dermatologist-Tested
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-Comedogenic

TEXTURE

Serum-In-Balm

SCENT

Fragrance-Free

pH

4.0 - 5.0

FOOTPRINT

  • 1% For The Planet
  • Certified B Corp
  • Certified Climate Neutral
  • Certified Plastic Neutral
  • Certified Vegan
  • FSC-Certified
  • How2Recycle

USAGE

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AWARDS

2024 Telegraph Beauty 

Why do I need both The Hand Retinol and The Hand Cream?

The Hand Retinol and The Hand Cream were designed to work as a 2-step system for younger-looking hands. The Hand Retinol is a repair serum for night. The Hand Cream is a barrier treatment for day. The Hand Retinol is formulated with a tested combination of 0.25% Pure Retinol, 5% AHA and 10 Peptides to help treat and prevent crepiness, wrinkles, spots and brittle cuticles. The Hand Cream is formulated with 5 Ceramides, 5 Peptides, Niacinamide and Marula Butter / Marula Oil to help reverse dryness, treat loss of volume and recover brittle cuticles.

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What are the benefits of Retinol?

Retinol is a multi-functional ingredient. Pending concentration and supporting ingredients retinol can deliver different benefits. The Hand Retinol is formulated specifically for the needs of skin on the hands. The skin on the hands is different. Like the skin on the face and neck - it is thinner, more fragile and prone to premature aging. The Hand Retinol is an all-in-one repair serum formulated with a tested combination of 0.25% Pure Retinol, 5% AHA and Peptides to treat and prevent crepiness, wrinkles, spots and brittle cuticles. Ideal for night use.

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Do I need to wear sunscreen on my hands?

Retinol can make the skin more sensitive to the sun. Apply sunscreen prior to sun exposure.

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Can I use The Hand Retinol while pregnant?

Retinol products should not be used while pregnant and/or breastfeeding. We recommend consulting your physician to determine the best time to start or resume using retinoids after your pregnancy.

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Is The Hand Retinol gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free?

The Hand Retinol is gluten-free as confirmed by our ingredient suppliers. The Hand Retinol is not certified gluten-free, soy-free or nut-free. It 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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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 1,118 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 966 Total 4 star reviews: 80 Total 3 star reviews: 36 Total 2 star reviews: 9 Total 1 star reviews: 27
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1,118 reviews
  • Anita
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    The Hand Cream | Multi-Ceramide
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/9/25
    5 Stars

    Very moisturizing!!!

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  • Crystal H.
    Verified Buyer
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    The Hand Cream | Multi-Ceramide
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Dryness, Uneven Skin/Spots
    What are your hair concerns? Dryness, Thinning
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/27/25
    Soft hands

    The best hand cream I’ve ever used!! It

    keeps my hands from getting dry and makes my hands feel very soft. I always have 3 or more tubes on hand for the bathroom, my purse and my nightstand. WORKS GREAT!!!!! 👍

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  • Vanessa P.
    Verified Buyer
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    The Hand Cream | Multi-Ceramide
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Aging, Dryness
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/23/25
    Must have

    This is my absolute favorite hand cream. I have finished several tubes and I will continue to purchase. A little goes a long way and it does not leave my hands all greasy.

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  • janet n.
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    The Hand Duo
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Dryness, Uneven Skin/Spots, Aging
    What are your hair concerns? Dryness
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/21/25
    Best Hand Cream!

    I love everything about this hand cream duo.

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  • Cheryl K.
    Verified Buyer
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    The Hand Cream | Multi-Ceramide
    I recommend this product
    What are your skin concerns? Dryness
    What are your hair concerns? Thinning
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/19/25
    Super

    The best hand cream!

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