Prada's New Hand Cream Is Fall's Chicest Accessory

An image of an open hand bag juxtaposed with an image of a woman in fall attire ordering coffee

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published 29 September 2025

What's an underrated skincare essential slash handbag accessory? The answer is hand cream, of course. I, for one, refuse to brave cold weather without a deeply moisturizing, skin-smoothing formula in reach. I don't like dry, itchy, uncomfortable-feeling skin, and I really don't like downgrading the look of my monthly manicure by allowing rough cuticles to hang around. Hand cream is the fix for both, and while good drugstore options abound (Burt's Bees and Gold Bond!), there's something lovely about treating oneself to the little luxury of a high-grade formula.

There's no shortage of high-caliber options on the market. (I'm looking at you, L'Occitane, Nécessaire, and Salt & Stone!). However, there's only one designer hand cream that's destined to live in every fashion person's bag this fall. It's innovative, effective, and incredibly chic. It's Prada's Triple Care Hand Cream.

Prada

Triple Care Hand Cream

Prada's new Triple Care Hand Cream treats hands, nails, and cuticles. It contains shea butter for moisture, 2% niacinamide for brightening, biotin for strengthening, and iris extract for skin-softening hydration. Promising 48 hours of long-lasting hydration, a little of this hand cream goes a long way.

Beyond the effective formula, it's a true sensorial delight. First, there's the texture. It's lightweight and less viscous than other hand creams on the market. Hence the brand refers to it as a "liquid balm." It absorbs into the skin quickly, making it a good option for people who despise residue. (Hi, me!) I work on a computer all day long, and the last thing I want is a thick hand cream leaving greasy fingerprints all over my keyboard. Second, there's the scent. It's subtle yet significant—perfumed throughout with Prada's signature iris scent.

Last but not least, there's the super-chic packaging. I love the recognizable triangle shape, and the mint green matches my other favorite Prada Beauty essential, the Moisturizing Lip Balm ($50). Talk about a chic moisturizing duo for fall and winter. In the words of the brand, "Hand me my Prada!"

Prada

Moisturizing Lip Balm

Yes, I'll stock up on the matching Prada Beauty Lip Balm, please and thank you.

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Kaitlyn McLintock is a Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. She has 10 years of experience in the editorial industry, having previously written for other industry-leading publications, like Byrdie, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, and others. She covers all things beauty and wellness-related, but she has a special passion for creating skincare content (whether that's writing about an innovative in-office treatment, researching the benefits of a certain ingredient, or testing the latest and greatest at-home skin device). Having lived in Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas, she has since relocated back to her home state, Michigan. When she's not writing, researching, or testing beauty products, she's working through an ever-growing book collection or swimming in the Great Lakes.