The formulas that won't leave your hands dry and sore.

Hand wash probably doesn’t rank high on your list of pulse-raising beauty purchases – or at least, it didn’t before 2020 arrived. Now, a chic bottle of liquid soap makes the endless hand-washing cycle a little less tedious, and even a touch luxurious.The best luxury hand soaps do more than simply cleanse, too. Deliciously scented, they’ll add a sense of ritual to that 17th turn of the taps. And of course, the best-looking bottles are a status-symbol sink accessory (especially if they come with sustainable credentials to boot).

Here, see the Bazaar  verdict on the top luxury hand soaps to place in your home. They make a thoughtful gift in these trying times, too.