Quick Comparison
| # | Product | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Body Shop Shea Body Butter | Best Overall |
| 2 | Tree Hut Whipped Shea Body Butter, Santal Haze | Best Whipped |
| 3 | Bath & Body Works Luminous Glowtion Body Butter | Best Glow |
| 4 | The Body Shop Coconut Body Butter, Mini | Best Travel Size |
Apply body butter right after showering, while skin is still slightly damp, to lock in moisture.
Whipped butters absorb faster; dense butters are richer and better for very dry skin.
The Body Shop's Shea Body Butter is a rich, vegan moisturizer for very dry skin.
A long-time favorite for winter.
Key ingredient: Shea butter
Texture: Rich
Vegan: Yes
Best for: Very dry skin
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Tree Hut's whipped shea butter absorbs quickly with long-lasting hydration.
Great if you dislike heavy creams.
Key ingredient: Shea butter
Texture: Whipped
Size: 8.4 oz
Best for: Daily use
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This body butter combines shea, cocoa butter, and coconut oil with a luminous finish.
A pretty, scented option.
Key ingredients: Shea, cocoa, coconut
Finish: Glowy
Size: 6.5 oz
Best for: Glow
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A mini size of The Body Shop's coconut body butter.
Great for travel and stocking stuffers.
Scent: Coconut
Size: Mini
Texture: Rich
Best for: Travel
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How We Chose
We compared body butters on texture, scent, and suitability for very dry skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Body butters are thicker and more moisturizing; lotions are lighter.
Right after showering on slightly damp skin.
Whipped formulas absorb faster and feel lighter.
Most are formulated for the body; use a facial moisturizer instead.