THREE Essential Scents 护手护甲霜（00 Written in Stone），40克

Scent: Faint, doesn't last long. Texture: Just right (not too hard, not too loose). Moisturizing power: Fair.

I had previously purchased this product from an online shop, so they sent me a sample. While I prefer Scents skincare products, I found the scent of this hand cream quite strong. I have a cat, so I can't wear hand creams with such strong scents. Since I was using it before bed, I washed it off, even though it was a shame. Afterward, my hands felt incredibly smooth, a feeling I'd never experienced before. It has a slightly spicy citrus scent that fades over time, but I'm happy to say that there are two scents, and I'd like to try the floral one when I have the money. I find it strange that shampoos and body care products are so expensive compared to skincare products. After applying the remaining sample, the backs of my hands became shiny, and the scent became barely detectable even after five minutes, even when pressed against my nose. The spicy note gradually faded, and it even smelled like soap. It seems to have a relaxing effect, but more than the scent, I liked the non-sticky, smooth feel, and it made me want to try it.

This hand cream, newly released in October 2025, is ideal in terms of ingredients, scent, and texture! However, its poor cost performance makes it difficult to apply multiple times a day. Comments: 1. Anti-aging care: Contains bakuchiol and panthenol. This hand cream contains bakuchiol, which has a similar effect to retinol, and is expected to improve wrinkles. 2. Texture and scent: Moisturizing yet smooth. It blends in easily. It doesn't feel sticky even when touching a PC or smartphone. The scent is a citrus woody fragrance made from 100% essential oils. 00 WRITTEN IN STONE (TOP: Lemon/Yuzu, etc., MIDDLE: Rosalina/Geranium, etc., BOTTOM: Frankincense/Patchouli, etc.). Once you get used to the natural scents of THREE, hand creams with artificial fragrances start to feel harsh. 3. Cost performance: 40g/¥3,740 (tax included) (¥94/g), which is in the middle price range among department store cosmetics. It feels expensive for daily use. It's roughly the same price range as ALBION's Exsia and SENSAI, but Shiseido's Power Infusing Hand Cream is cheaper. [50g / 3,080 yen including tax (62 yen/g)] ④ History / Other / Made in Japan / Founded in 2009, this brand was developed by ACRO Co., Ltd., a member of the Pola Orbis Group (a brand founded by Yasushi Ishibashi, who also founded the SUQQU and RMK brands).

The scent is strong, herbal. Women say it smells nice, but men don't seem to like it. When I rub it carefully into my hands and nails, it seems to have slightly improved the dryness of my nails. It's moisturizing, but not sticky, and absorbs quickly, so it's easy to use. However, the scent lasts quite a while, so I have to be careful about when I use it.

I received a sample and tried it out, and was surprised at how quickly my hands became smooth. The scent is lovely and soothing, so I decided to buy the full product.