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Body Butter is the richest body moisturizer SeneGence sells. It’s a small tub, 3.9 oz, built on ceramides, shea butter and botanical oils, and it’s aimed squarely at very dry or rough areas. Think heels, knees, elbows and shins in the middle of winter. It has a water blossom and citrus scent, so it feels a little more fun than a chore.

A small tub for the spots that stay rough no matter what else you put on them.

The trade-off with any butter is texture. It’s heavier than lotion, so it’s not what I’d slather over my whole body on a hot day. Use it where skin is rough and something lighter everywhere else. If scent bothers you, note that this one is fragranced, unlike the body lotion, which has no added fragrance.

At $45 for 3.9 oz it costs about the same as the lotion for less product, but you only need a little on each spot. If you want one bottle for your whole body, Advanced Hydration Body Lotion is the better fit. For hands specifically, the Reactivating Hand Cream is made for the job and comes in two scents.

Body Butter vs Body Lotion vs Hand Cream: which one should you get?

	Body Butter My pick	Advanced Hydration Body Lotion	Reactivating Hand Cream
Texture	Rich butter	Lotion	Hand cream
Key ingredients	Ceramides, shea, botanical oils	Ceramides, shea, French plum, jojoba, HA	Ceramides
Scent	Water blossom and citrus	No added fragrance	Lavender or Honey Ginger
Size	3.9 oz / 110 g	6 fl oz / 177 mL	2.7 oz / 80 mL
Price	$45	$48	$30
Pick it if	Rough spots are your main problem	You want everyday all-over moisture	Your hands are dry and cracked

Where it fits in your body routine

1Moisturizing Body Washcleanse2Advanced Hydration Body Lotionall over3Body Butteryou are here4Reactivating Hand Creamhands

Shower, smooth lotion over everything, then use a small amount of butter on the rough spots. At night, butter on your heels under socks is an easy habit to keep. Hands get their own cream so you can reapply through the day without reaching for the tub.

What’s in it, in plain words

• Ceramides: lipids that are a natural part of the skin’s outer layer, used to help skin hold on to moisture.
• Shea butter: a plant emollient for hydration, and a big part of the rich texture.
• Botanical oils: plant oils that give the butter its cushiony, slow-to-absorb feel.
• Water blossom and citrus scent: a fresh, light scent listed by SeneGence.

My tips

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Body Butter FAQs

Is SeneGence Body Butter scented?

Yes. It has a water blossom and citrus scent. If you prefer no added fragrance, the Advanced Hydration Body Lotion is the option in the line with no added fragrance.

Body Butter or Body Lotion: which should I buy?

Buy the lotion if you want one everyday product for your whole body. Buy the butter if your problem is specific rough, very dry areas like heels, knees and elbows. Many people end up using both.

Can I use Body Butter on my hands?

Yes, it works on dry hands, but it’s rich and can feel heavy during the day. The Reactivating Hand Cream is made for hands and comes in Lavender or Honey Ginger.

What's in SeneGence Body Butter?

SeneGence lists ceramides, shea butter and botanical oils as the key ingredients. It’s a 3.9 oz / 110 g tub for $45 and is eligible for Subscribe & Save.