12 Best Cuticle Oils, Serums, and Creams For Dry Nails

Hangnails are pretty much inevitable during the dry, winter months...unless you're using this cuticle oil. The nourishing formula is loaded with vanilla bean and sugar to repair brittle nails and heal cracked and damaged skin.

Are you all about that vegan and cruelty-free beauty product life? Cool, so am I, which is why I love this animal-friendly cuticle oil from Pacifica. It's loaded with coconut oil, making it super nourishing for dry, rough cuticles.

If you're worried about your cuticle oil harboring germs, this antibacterial option is for you. It has a sanitary glass dropper that prevents the spread of bacteria and the formula is infused with myrrh oil, which moisturizes but also helps cure wounds and kill surface bacteria too.

This two-in-one cream helps nourish cuticles and promote nail growth. Just massage it on and around your nails for healthier, stronger nails and softer cuticles.

This all-natural cuticle oil is full of hydrating plant extracts, like oil, grapeseed, and avocado oils, instead of potentially sketchy chemicals, to give you soft, moisturized cuticles.

This is hands-down the easiest cuticle oil I’ve used. It comes in a neat squeezy tube with a pen tip that won’t spill, leak, or make a mess when it’s bouncing around in your bag. And it’s so simple to use—just dab a little on your cuticles and quickly massage it in.

There’s a reason this cuticle oil is used by professional manicurists in, like, every nail salon. It quickly transforms dry cuticles into the soft, smooth cuticles with a blend of sweet almond oil and vitamin E.

I love this coconut oil-infused cuticle oil from celeb manicurist Deborah Lippmann because it soaks into your cuticles so damn fast. Add a drop to each nail, quickly massage it in for a second or two, and you’re done. There's zero residue or greasiness.

I’m a sucker for anything that smells good, so naturally I love this lavender-scented cuticle oil from Flowery. Every time I dab a little on my sad, dry cuticles, I get instant spa-like vibes. Also, how cute is the bottle?!

This cuticle oil pen has a firm, angled tip that’s great for shaping and pushing back your cuticles when you’re doing your nails at home. The best part, though? It’s infused with vitamin E and jojoba oil to nourish your cuticles at the same time.

Roll this ultra-moisturizing cuticle oil around your nails for instant softness. It’s packed with organic plant extracts (like hemp and sunflower seed oils) that are rich in skin-nourishing fatty acids.

This apricot-scented cuticle oil from Essie is a total classic (it’s been one of my go-tos for years). I leave it on my nightstand and paint it on my nails and cuticles before bed to prevent hangnails and tears.