Name: SOS Hand Balm
Brand: NIVEA
Rating: 4.06 (32 reviews)

Rich and earthy shades like mustard yellow, olive green, and chocolate brown look great on you

How to Write a TikTok Review
 Help us keep the Hwahae community trustworthy by following these guidelines: 
Reviews that violate these may be removed without notice.

Bright and fresh shades like coral, warm pinks, and fresh greens look great on you

Soft and muted shades like pastel blues, dusty pinks, and soft lavenders look great on you

High-contrast and bold shades like pure white, black, icy blues, and deep reds look great on you

I confirm this is my own TikTok video and agree it maybe featured on Hwahae.
 Any misuse may result in removal or restrictions.
 For details, tap the

Our service will be temporarily unavailable during:

Scheduled Maintenance

Each product allows one tiktok video review and one text review

This is a Health Functional Food certified by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of Korea, designed to help maintain and improve your health.

This review was written by The Hwahae Testers who received the product for free and evaluated it with a sense of representing Hwahae. The review is completely unbiased and honest, with no guidelines or restrictions.

Reviews by The Hwahae Testers undergo the same strict verification process as regular reviews, and if they don't meet our standards, revisions will be requested.

Each ingredient is selected for its specific purpose, such as improving skin hydration or brightening. However, the inclusion of these ingredients does not guarantee the overall effectiveness of the final product. Simply using these ingredients does not ensure the product will deliver the claimed benefits.

AI-Analyzed Reviews are coming soon!
We're gathering more reviews to provide you with the best insights.

Be the first to share your experience!
Used this product?
Share your TikTok review to help others discover it.

The content is currently being reviewed by the Hwahae operations team, and the verification will be completed by the next business day (excluding weekends and holidays) from the date the review was written.

Help us keep the Hwahae community trustworthy by following these guidelines.
Reviews that don’t follow the standards may be removed without notice.

Reviews that don’t follow the guidelines may be removed without prior notice.

Tell us about what you liked - texture, results, skin type, etc

Tell us what didn’t work - texture, skin reaction, or why you wouldn’t recommend it

니베아

SOS Hand Balm

Leaves a Sticky Residue

Not Easily Absorbed

Slippery

Rich

Overpowering Smell

Applies Smoothly

Has a Powdery Scent

Moisturizing

Smooth

Hydrating

Effective for Inner Dryness

Exfoliates Well

Easy to Apply

Creamy

I'm a bit concerned that this product contains 4 harmful ingredients... So far, my skin hasn't had any issues, but if there's an even better hand cream out there, I'd obviously prefer to use that.

I used to have very dry hands from frequently handling acetone and alcohol. (My hands were already dry, but they became even drier.) No matter how much hand cream I applied or how much Vaseline I put on before bed, the dryness would only be temporary. But this product really makes my hands feel moisturized. It's the best hand cream I've ever used. I used to avoid applying hand cream because I didn't like the sticky feeling, but this one absorbs quickly and doesn't leave any stickiness. I love it.

SOS 핸드 밤

It doesn't seem to absorb well into the skin. I'd say it feels a bit slippery..

The moisturizing effect is immediate during the dry season, and the fragrance is also pleasant. :)

I saw in the Hwahae reviews that many people said it's too sticky, and I also didn't love the stickiness at first. But as I kept using it, I found the right amount - just a tiny fingertip's worth, rubbed in thoroughly all over my hands. That way, it's not sticky at all, just leaves a soft, smooth feel.
Of course, it may vary depending on skin type, but that's what works for me!

Although I've used it for a long time, when I looked at the ingredients on Hwahae, I saw that there are quite a few potentially hazardous components. That's unfortunate, but since I haven't experienced any side effects from using it, I plan to continue using it consistently going forward.

I've been using this product for 10 years.
When I don't have my own hand cream, I borrow from those around me, and 100 out of 100 times, they are sticky, don't absorb well, feel greasy and coated, and have overpowering scents that I really dislike. But with this one, just a fingertip's worth is enough - it doesn't feel sticky or greasy, and it absorbs well, leaving my hands feeling soft and smooth. I'm very sensitive to scents and stickiness, and after using this for 10 years, I can't imagine using anything else.

Just apply it generously! The price isn't too burdensome either 😙

The ingredients include methylparaben and mineral oil ㅠ
The ingredients weren't great ㅠ

The moisturizing power is incredible! Even after washing my hands once more after applying this, the moisturizing effect remains!! The amount is generous, the scent is nice, and this is the best hand cream I've used.

I didn't have any complaints about the product, but I decided to look into other hand creams and was surprised by the ingredients I found.
There seem to be a lot of not-so-great components in many hand creams.
It was also a bit on the heavy/greasy side, but most hand products tend to be that way to some degree, so it wasn't too much of an issue.

I work at a cafe and have to deal with my hands being in water all day.
As the weather got colder, my hands started cracking severely. 
When the cracks got really bad, I started slathering on the hand cream I had at home, but it just made my skin sting and hurt even more. While searching for a new hand cream, I came across a Nivea hand balm that was labeled as gentle.
This has been the most moisturizing and effective product I've ever used. My dry, cracked hands were hydrated and healed in no time.
I've never finished an entire tub of hand cream before, but I'll definitely be repurchasing this one!

The fragrance is not too strong, so you can use it together with perfume.

It's a bit sticky. On dry days, if you apply too much, your whole hand will feel sticky. You always have to apply it moderately. It's better for oily skin.

The oil content is moderate and it has good moisture. It can be used comfortably in all four seasons.

It was good when I used it without knowing, but now I see the ingredients are not good.
It definitely won't go bad though.

The hand cream was quite nice to use in the winter.
It immediately soothes the dry skin and keeps it moisturized.

1. It's often not sold in regular stores, so I have to buy in bulk online and pay shipping, but that's still more convenient.

2. Even if I press down hard, no more hand balm comes out -> I have to tap it firmly on the table to get it out -> When I cut it in half with scissors and look inside, the product residue is still there (it's so thick that it doesn't come out easily). I can cover the cut top part with the lid and use it for another week or two.

In January 2019, when I tried to repurchase it, I found out it had been discontinued ㅠㅠ I should have bought a whole box then...

Nivea's ingredients are always a bit disappointing.
Looking at the products I've used, they're all gentle, almost baby-grade, but their hand cream is the one thing I can never replace.

This product is indispensable for me. 
I've repurchased it over thirty times in the past few years.
I still have a few stocked up and am currently using them.
Even when it was not sold at drugstores,
I've been using it since the days when it was a slightly opaque, sticky hand balm.
Since Nivea has relatively poor ingredients, I've tried switching to hand balms with better ingredients, but all of them have failed.

My hands are as rough as my facial skin,
and I constantly have to apply steroid ointments due to my allergic skin rashes and blisters.
My skin bleeds even with the slightest scratch.
I have to apply lotion as soon as I wash my hands and wipe them dry. I have to do this even while cooking.

In conclusion, I cannot live without this hand balm.
In terms of thickness and long-lasting moisturization, I don't think there's a better product out there. (Please let me know if you know of one)

My brother says it doesn't have the typical Nivea scent,
and it's not overly sticky either.
It takes a little time to absorb, but my hands feel soft and smooth right after.
The cost-effectiveness is also good.

The smell is really not my style. I dislike it, it's sticky and unpleasant.

My hands used to get very dry, but they feel less dry now. It seems the moisturizing is working well.

I just put it in my pocket and ended up using it.

There's nothing really bad about it... It's a convenient size to carry around.

Last winter, I had some skin flakes that were rolling around the house, and I always had atopic dermatitis in the winter or summer... But after using this, it all cleared up. It's so rich and creamy, and Nivea is really trustworthy!

I like mild fragrances, but the strong powder-like (or cosmetic-like) scent that comes up when I apply it felt too intense for me personally, and I didn't like it.
However, the scent does fade over time.

The application is good! The absorption is good! The moisturizing power is good!
Overall, I'm satisfied with it.

I think I've been applying this product more to my feet than my hands. The usage itself wasn't too bad, but... I just couldn't use it because of the smell. 
I received it as a gift, so I didn't get to smell it before buying... This hand cream's scent is just too headache-inducing for me... I'm not a big fan of the typical Nivea smell.
Plus, it contains methylparaben~ I try to avoid parabens as much as possible, but it's right there in the ingredients... I probably wouldn't buy this with my own money!

The moisturizing effect is definitely noticeable. It has a thick, creamy application and gives a protective feeling to the hands. The moisturizing power is not bad either, so it should be fine for those with very dry skin!! 
It's not overly slippery and has a dense, creamy texture.

Korean Reviews

SOS Hand Balm

2 Reviews