One of life's greatest gifts is a great body butter. We all have our favorites, but keep an open mind. Different seasons and different moods call for different body butters.
Known for their long lasting moisturizing benefits, body butters can last up to 24 hours. Perfect to put on right after the shower to lock in the moisture; you won't need to apply all day long.
Whether you have a gift to purchase or you're looking for yourself; a body butter is something no one can resist. Here are 6 of the most decadent body butters on the market that are perfect for gift giving.
Bath and Body Works Signature Collection: Warm Vanilla Sugar
Pick up this body butter if the person on your list needs a pick-me-up. This is personally selected from my mom who got this as a get well gift when she was in the hospital recovering from surgery. There was nothing that made her feel as pampered and cared for as the scent of the Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Butter she got from a friend. It's the perfect way to show someone you care.
Marc Jacobs: 'Daisy' Body Butter
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If you've got a girlfriend who is celebrating, this is a fantastic gift. Whether it is a promotion, a new house or a birthday, she'll love the Daisy Body Butter by Marc Jacobs. A sweet and innocent smelling body butter with hints of violet petals, strawberries and jasmine, your friend won't be able to take the smile off of her face.
Fresh: Pink Jasmine Body Cream
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If you're shopping for your sister, your mother or someone that you don't mind spending more on, check out Pink Jasmine Body Cream by Fresh. With floral hints of Freesia, Spring Lilac, Magnolia, to name a few as well as Peach Skin, Marshmallow and Red Orange, the scent is of obvious indulgence. The price tag is as well, coming in at $65.
Carol's Daughter: Love Butter
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Men, if you want to score points and get your woman something sweet, try Love Butter from Carol's Daughter. With romantic fragrances of honey, cinnamon, brown sugar, and frankincense, the hard part about shopping for the perfect gift has been taken care of. This is also perfect if you're a woman looking to let someone know just how much you appreciate having them in your life.
The Body Shop: Vitamin E Body Butter
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If your Grandmother's birthday is drawing near, let her know just how much you love her with a Vitamin E Body Butter by The Body Shop. With a powder fresh scent, you'll know it won't be too overpowering like some floral butters can be. Packed with Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E, it is as good for the skin as it is for the mind.
Kai: Body Butter
If you're shopping for an Oprah lover, she'll go crazy over Kai's Body Butter. Known for catering to the celebrity clientele, Kia Body Butter was one the lucky products that earned a spot in the honored "Oprah's Favorite Things" of 2007. In fact, Kai actually created this butter because of a request from Oprah to turn their signature scent into a Body Butter. Now, that's called having connections!
