Bliss High Intensity Hand Cream

RATING (out of 5 stars): 3.5 stars

COST: $18

THE SKINNY: I am becoming a bigger fan of the Bliss line of products every day. Bliss High Intensity Hand Cream is a powerful option that has been able to calm the dry, cracked skin winter has forced on me.

The cream is thick and creamy, but not greasy. It smells light with a hint of lemon.

And I could feel it working for hours. This is the first thing I have found all winter that seems to stick around and work. It can be a little on the pricey side for a hand cream, but the overall value is there.

KEEP OR TOSS: Keep.

CHECK IT OUT: You can find Bliss items at retailers such as Ulta or from the company website, Blissworld (gotta love that name!).

-- Tested by Carrie

Camille Beckman Platinume Gold Hand Therapy

RATING (out of 5 stars): 2.5 stars

COST: $20 for 6 ounces

THE SKINNY: So there is absolutely nothing special about this hand cream.

It moisturizes ok. It has no fragrance so to speak and it's overall bland. Plus, at $20 for 6 ounces, Camille Beckman Platinume Gold Hand Therapy is pretty pricey.

I can't justify that for a product that leaves nothing behind in my memory.

KEEP OR TOSS: Keep ... if you don't really have anything else.

CHECK IT OUT: This brand carries hand creams in quite a few varieties.

-- Tested by Carrie

Caldrea Rosewater Driftwood Hand Soap

RATING (out of 5 stars): 3.5 stars

COST: $10.50

THE SKINNY: This is a brand I had never heard of but when Caldrea Rosewater Driftwood Hand Soap, I liked the look of it.

The soap looks great on my bathroom counter with a classy plastic pump bottle. The look is much more "me" than some of the recent purchases I have made at other places.

So I was equally happy when the soap both worked well and had a pleasant fragrance. It is light and fresh. I've also been using this for a week or so now and it has not dried out my hands -- another major bonus. The formula is made with aloe vera gel, olive oil and essential oils cleanse and condition.

And the price is comparable to other hand soaps. So there's no real reason not to give it a try.

KEEP OR TOSS: Keep.

CHECK IT OUT: You can find this fragrance (No. 21) and six others on the Caldrea website.

-- Tested by Carrie