I received this as a gift, so cannot speak to the price of the hand cream, but I love everything else about it. The scent is very fresh and clean smelling. Just a little goes a long way, so don't make the same mistake I did, and use a regular size amount, or you will be moisturizing your elbows and knees unexpectedly. It is thicker than most hand creams, and I find it especially good at night...hands still feel moisturized in the morning. It's in a great tube that you can easily throw in your bag. Because it is richer, I wouldn't use it before driving or touching anything as it does not fully absorb. About once a week, I slather it on, and cover with medical gloves, and leave it on overight, it even restores my very dry cuticles.