Hands Announces 'HANDS THE BEST First Half' Ranking Featuring High-Performance Summer Essentials

Hands Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) announced the 'HANDS THE BEST First Half' results on June 6 (Sat) and has begun featuring the items at all Hands stores and online stores.

The rankings showcase hit products and trending items across various categories, including cosmetics, skincare, and stationery.

Parasol Category 1st Place: hands+ Summer Shield All-Weather Large Jump Umbrella (70cm) - 7,980 yen each An all-weather umbrella co-developed by Toray and Hands. Features 'Summer Shield® II' for excellent heat and light shielding. The 70cm canopy provides full-body coverage, while the slide-type wind-resistant frame ensures durability.

Tied 1st Place: hands+ Toray Summer Shield All-Weather Wind-Resistant Folding Umbrella (55cm) - 7,480 yen each Co-developed with Toray, featuring the 'Summer Shield® II.' Its unique frame structure allows the umbrella to rotate and shed wind.

2nd Place: Zero & (-0&) x Radicool All-Weather Folding Umbrella (Automatic Opening, 55cm) - 6,820 yen each Uses next-generation radiation cooling material that efficiently reflects heat while dissipating absorbed energy. Large size suitable for men.

3rd Place: Esta Honeycomb Thermal Insulation 55 Mini - 6,930 yen each Features a honeycomb aluminum sheet sandwiched between layers, reducing temperature rise inside the umbrella.

UV Skincare Category 1st Place: d'Alba Waterfull Tone-Up Sun Cream - 2,860 yen A moist, water-smooth UV cream that provides a natural pink-beige tone.

2nd Place: d'Alba Waterfull Tone-Up Sun Cream (Purple) - 2,860 yen Smooth and refreshing texture; the purple tint brightens dull skin tones.

3rd Place: La Roche-Posay UVidea XL Protection Tone-Up Rose+ - 3,960 yen Reflects light to correct sallowness and provides a smooth, glowing finish.

UV Protection Wear Category 1st Place: Marufuku Yake-nu Black Label Arm Covers - 3,080 yen 99.9% UV cut with deodorizing and contact cooling functions.

2nd Place: Marufuku Yake-nu Black Label Basic - 2,640 yen 99.9% UV cut. Two-part structure allows for easy conversation and activity.

3rd Place: Wpc. UV Cut Contact Cooling Crochet Hat - 3,300 yen each A 'wearable parasol' from an umbrella manufacturer. 100% shading and UPF 50+.

Portable Fan Category 1st Place: RHYTHM Silky Wind Mobile 4 - 3,278 yen each Compact yet powerful and quiet thanks to double-inversion fans. Hands-exclusive colors available (Navy/Beige).

2nd Place: MOTTERU Turbo Handy Fan (Bi-color) - 2,970 yen Powerful Turbo & Jet wind. Hands-exclusive Navy color available. Features variable airflow control.

3rd Place: Life on Products Peltier Cooling Handy Fan with Carabiner - 2,728 yen each Combines fan cooling and Peltier-based metal cooling. Hands-exclusive Navy color available.

Cooling Item Category 1st Place: Kao Bioré Cold Towel (Sesame Street Design, 5 packs) - 578 yen each A thick, heat-absorbing sheet that keeps the skin 3°C cooler for one hour.

2nd Place: Hands Body Sheet (12 sheets, Unscented) - 248 yen Large, liquid-soaked sheets for full-body care. Non-powder formula prevents white residue.