Beauty Editors Swear By These 10 Body Butters for Moisturized, Soft Skin, Even in the Winter

Why we love it: One of the richest, thickest body butters we've ever tried, this pick from Mutha makes an instant difference in our skin. Brimming with mega-hydrators—including shea butter, coconut oil, and mango seed butter, just to name a few—this protects against dry winter skin. Many people swear by it for helping to seriously nourish skin during pregnancy and beyond to help prevent stretch marks. While there isn't really anything you can do to prevent stretch marks (and remember, they're totally normal), this cream is a great choice to slather on if you wanna make your skin more elastic and firm.

One Cosmo editor says: “As someone who lives for luxe, skin-loving moisture, this butter is an absolute dream—rich, velvety, and unapologetically indulgent. The shea, cocoa, and mango butter trifecta is perfection.” —JULEE WILSON, BEAUTY EDITOR-AT-LARGE

Why we love it: Your bathroom will feel like the most luxurious spa every. damn. day. when you use this. On top of deeply moisturizing, Danucera's Luxera Body Cream also works to boost firmness and elasticity, improves skin barrier function, and quickly qualms redness and irritation. A little goes a long way, too, so the big tub will last a very long time.

One Cosmo editor says: “I snagged this from the beauty closet after our beauty director Lauren Balsamo raved about it. It's now become my nightly ritual to completely saturate my entire body in this, get into my coziest PJs, and hop right into bed (bonus points if I've turned on my heated blanket). The rich cream coats my skin in so much moisture, but doesn't feel outrageously heavy either."—BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITOR

Why we love it: If you think body butters are way too thick, let me introduce you to this fluffy whipped formula. This feels like marshmallow fluff—not just because of the delectable vanilla scent—that sinks effortlessly into skin. You'll never experience any sticky residue, just soft gleaming skin. And when you inevitably run out, you can purchase the refillable pouch in a new scent. (There are seven in all to choose from and an unscented version—we <3 Bohemian Fig and Golden Hour).

One Cosmo editor says: “There's something magical about this body butter. I won't use anything else. When any of my friends try it, they refuse to use anything else either! This body butter has everyone I know in a chokehold because of how it instantly restores skin. It elevates my entire routine, the thickness is just right, and the scents are to die for.” — MARY HONKUS, CONTRIBUTING BEAUTY EDITOR

Why we love it: Everything about this luscious body butter reminds us of icing, from the thick whipped texture comparable to meringue, to the dreamy vanilla cashmere scent. Despite the affordable price—it's literally the cheapest pick on our list—this easily competes with formulas four times the price because it uses high-quality ingredients (lookin' at you, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and glycerin) to flood skin with moisture for a full 72 hours.

One Cosmo editor says: “While many body butters hydrate my skin, they often are so thick that they just sit on top of it. This one has a unique texture that both absorbs moisture but leaves behind a glowy finish. I essentially get to skip the body oil step in my routine when I smooth this on."—BG

Why we love it: Soy milk and honey are nature's remedy for inflamed, itchy skin. These two ingredients naturally soothe, soften, and lock in moisture, and they just so happen to be infused into this gentle Kiehl's body butter. Smoothing this airy lotion onto your legs and arms feels like therapy for your skin, and it beautifully keeps dryness at bay all year round.

One Cosmo editor says: “Kiehl's is so classic and everything they make is fantastic for sensitive skin, but this body butter is such a sleeper hit. It's a bit denser than the OG Creme de Corps lotion, yet it doesn't feel heavy or sticky in the slightest. I have plenty of family members who have sensitive skin, and they've told me this has become their skin savior.”—MH

Why we love it: Some people shy away from body butters because they can leave skin feeling greasy. If that sounds like you, hi, let me introduce you to the one body butter that will change your life. No matter how much of this sumptuous body butter you apply, it will always sink into your skin like magic. That's because it uses lightweight—yet extremely effective—hydrators, such as ceramides, lipids, and fatty acids, which sink deep into your skin upon contact. Although, know that just a dab is enough to experience the supple effects.

One Cosmo editor says: “I'm legit obsessed with this body butter. The soft vanilla scent is sweet and fresh, but not too intense that it messes with whatever perfume I'm wearing. But I really love how smooth this makes my skin. I've been loading it up on my arms and legs in the mornings, and I think it's the antidote to winter dryness."—BG

Why we love it: Why do most body butters smell like vanilla? Nothing against vanilla, but not everyone wants to smell sweet. If you want a body butter that gives off the aura of a sophisticated rich b*tch, this is a need. Musk Therapy is a delicate citrus and musk skin scent that amplifies your aura. Of course, it also helps that the cream itself is lavishly smooth and supple with glycerin and almond oil.

One Cosmo editor says: “I kid you not, the scent of this body butter rivals some perfumes. I've had people stop my on the street to ask what fragrance I'm wearing after I slather this on. It's not overpowering or sickeningly sweet like a lot of creams. This feels refined and sophisticated... and, you know, it also helps that my skin is softer than a baby's bottom when I use it.”—MH

Why we love it: Smooth like butter yet light as air, you'll be surprised just how moisturizing this body butter is. A small dollop quickly banishes all signs of dryness as a mix of hyaluronic acid and mango seed butter melt into your skin. What used to feel like a chore becomes a soothing ritual with this in your bathroom.

One Cosmo editor says: “This body butter feels like air—no joke! I was kinda skeptical that it would actually moisturize my perpetually dry skin (especially in the winter), yet I never struggle with flakes or irritation when I use it. I always have a backup hidden in my vanity for emergencies.”—MH