Best Body Butter? 2,726 Reviews of Kiehl's, Tree Hut and Sol de Janeiro

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Review-analysis guide: 2,726 customer reviews read on Ulta, Sephora and Target (October 24, 2026), sorted and counted by us; product details from Amazon listings checked October 24, 2026. We paraphrase patterns and never copy reviews. Results are patterns that customers described and we counted.

By The Beauty Read · Checked October 24, 2026 · AI-assisted research and editing · Contains Amazon affiliate links

The best body butter depends on what you want most. In 2,476 usable reviews from Ulta, Sephora and Target, Kiehl's Creme de Corps (paid link) drew the most moisture praise (58%), Tree Hut (paid link) and Sol de Janeiro (paid link) tied on scent praise (78% and 77%), and Tree Hut drew the most value praise (19%). Kiehl's also drew the highest share of greasy reports (10%).

Best body butter: what 2,726 reviews agree on

We read 2,726 reviews of three popular body butter picks at Ulta, Sephora and Target to see which one reviewers say moisturizes best, which smells best and which feels greasy: Kiehl's Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey, Tree Hut Tropic Glow and Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench. Kiehl's lists a light scent, Tree Hut an almond and amber scent, and Sol de Janeiro a woody vanilla. [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI] [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH] [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM] [A1] [A2] [A3]

Moisture praise is solid across the board, 40% to 58%. The differences are feel, scent and value. Kiehl's leads on moisture (58%) but draws the highest share of greasy reports (10%). Tree Hut and Sol de Janeiro tie on scent praise (78% and 77%); Tree Hut leads on value praise (19%), and Sol de Janeiro edges Kiehl's on texture praise (30% and 28%). [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI] [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH] [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM]

How we read 2,726 reviews at Ulta, Sephora and Target

This time we read every review each retailer served for these three products, with no fixed target. Ulta's review pages stop after the newest 300, so there we read all 300 for each product and removed repeats. At Sephora we read every US English review of the Kiehl's jar and of both Sol de Janeiro sizes, and at Target every Tree Hut review written on Target's site. Reviews that Sephora or Target mark as incentivized, written by staff or copied from another site were skipped unread: 221 at Sephora and 70 at Target. [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI] [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH] [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM]

Of the 2,726 we read, 250 were set aside. Ulta's Sol de Janeiro page had a free-sample wave in August and September 2025 (153 of those 207 reviews said the jar was free), so we set aside both months. Another 43 were about another product or a set (11), said it was free or a sample (11), had no real text (7), came from someone who had not used it or bought it as a gift (6), were about shipping (4), repeated another review (3, including 2 posted at two stores) or were in another language (1). That leaves 2,476 usable reviews: 505 for Kiehl's, 728 for Tree Hut and 1,243 for Sol de Janeiro. [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI] [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH] [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM]

Two cautions. The reviews come from different years: 898 of Sol de Janeiro's 1,243 are from 2024, 480 of Tree Hut's 728 are from 2022 and 2023, and Kiehl's run from 2017 to 2026, with 2022 the busiest year. Star ratings are not comparable across retailers, so we compare what reviewers describe. Sol de Janeiro's count includes 652 reviews of its mini size. [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI] [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH] [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM]

Kiehl's Creme de Corps, the best body butter for dry skin in our count

Kiehl's whipped butter lists shea butter with apricot kernel, olive and jojoba oils, says it absorbs quickly and is lightly scented, and suggests applying it after bathing to lightly towel-dried, slightly damp skin. We link the 8 oz jar sold by Kiehl's Since 1851 and shipped from Amazon. [A1]

For the best body butter for dry skin in this read, Kiehl's leads. Of 505 usable reviews (291 at Ulta, 214 at Sephora), 292 (58%) say skin felt moisturized or soft, the most of the three, and 52 (10%) say the moisture lasts. One hundred three (20%) would buy it again, close to Tree Hut (19%), and 139 (28%) liked the texture. Despite the light scent on the label, 268 (53%) liked how it smells. [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI]

Feel and price are the trade-offs. Fifty-one (10%) found it greasy, sticky or slow to absorb, the highest share of the three, though 105 (21%) say it absorbs fast or is not greasy. Forty-eight (10%) called the price or jar size a real drawback, and 32 (6%) reported a texture problem such as graininess. Thirty-six (7%) gave one or two stars. [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI]

See Kiehl's Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Whipped Body Butter, 8 oz on Amazon (paid link) · This link opens the 8 oz jar sold by Kiehl's Since 1851 and shipped from Amazon.

Tree Hut Tropic Glow, the whipped body butter with the most value praise

Tree Hut's whipped butter lists shea and cupuacu butters, pistachio oil and guarana extract, with a Tropic Glow scent of almond, golden amber and Australian sandalwood. Its listing calls it lightweight and fast-absorbing for daily use after showering, and its label says it is not meant for the face. We link the 8.4 oz jar sold by Amazon.com. [A2]

Of 728 usable reviews (288 at Ulta, 440 at Target), 569 (78%) liked the scent and 135 (19%) say a little goes a long way or call it good value, the most of the three. Two hundred ninety-four (40%) say skin felt moisturized or soft, the lowest share here, and 125 (17%) say it absorbs fast or is not greasy. One hundred forty-one (19%) would buy it again: 29% of Ulta reviewers against 13% at Target. [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH]

Complaints are low. Sixty-nine (9%) had a scent complaint, such as too strong or too faint, 38 (5%) saw no difference or not enough moisture, some of them about the firming claim, and 23 (3%) found it greasy. Forty-seven (6%) gave one or two stars. [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH]

See Tree Hut Tropic Glow Whipped Body Butter, 8.4 oz on Amazon (paid link) · This link opens the 8.4 oz jar sold by Amazon.com.

Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench, a vanilla body butter with a big scent

Sol de Janeiro lists bacuri butter, a Brazilian Soothing Complex and prebiotic hibiscus; its Cheirosa 59 scent is a woody vanilla with plum, violet, vanilla orchid, amber, sandalwood and vetiver notes. We link the 8.1 oz jar sold by Sol de Janeiro, USA Inc. and shipped from Amazon; a 2.5 oz size is on the same page. [A3]

If you want a vanilla body butter, it is the vanilla pick of the three. Of 1,243 usable reviews (501 for the full size and 652 for the mini at Sephora, 90 at Ulta), 954 (77%) liked the scent and 43 say they got compliments on it. Three hundred seventy-seven (30%) liked the texture, often its richness, 602 (48%) say skin felt moisturized or soft and 172 (14%) would buy it again. [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM]

It also drew the highest share of scent complaints: 151 (12%) found the scent too strong, too faint, faded or not for them, some of them while still liking it. Only 96 (8%) say it absorbs fast or is not greasy, the lowest of the three, though just 22 (2%) called it greasy. Forty-eight (4%) called the price or jar size a drawback and 95 (8%) gave one or two stars. [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM]

See Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench Body Butter, 8.1 oz on Amazon (paid link) · This link opens the 8.1 oz jar sold by Sol de Janeiro, USA Inc. and shipped from Amazon; a 2.5 oz size is on the same page.

What is body butter used for, and how to use body butter

What is body butter used for? In these reviews, mainly to moisturize: 1,188 of 2,476 usable reviewers (48%) say skin felt moisturized or soft. Ninety say they have very dry, eczema-prone or sensitive skin (32 for Kiehl's, 24 for Tree Hut, 34 for Sol de Janeiro), and 67 of them reported moisturized or soft skin. Five in the Sol de Janeiro group, 1 for Kiehl's and 1 for Tree Hut reported a skin reaction. [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI] [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH] [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM]

How to use body butter: the Kiehl's and Tree Hut listings both point to after the shower, and Kiehl's says slightly damp skin. Ninety-eight reviewers mention the same routine, damp skin or right after a shower (40 for Kiehl's, 27 for Tree Hut, 31 for Sol de Janeiro). Some layer it with an oil, lotion, mist or perfume, most often with Sol de Janeiro (65 reviewers). [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI] [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH] [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM] [A1] [A2]

Non greasy body butter and body butter for winter

If you want a non greasy body butter, Sol de Janeiro and Tree Hut drew the fewest greasy reports (2% and 3%), while Kiehl's drew the most (10%) even though 21% of its reviewers say it absorbs fast or is not greasy. Reviewers split on how Kiehl's feels, so if a greasy feel bothers you, our suggestion is to start with one of the other two. [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI] [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH] [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM]

For a body butter for winter, Kiehl's has the highest share of winter mentions: 62 of its reviewers (12%) mention winter or cold weather, against 63 for Sol de Janeiro (5%) and 3 for Tree Hut. [R-ULT-KI] [R-SEP-KI] [R-ULT-TH] [R-TGT-TH] [R-ULT-SD] [R-SEP-SD] [R-SEP-SDM]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best body butter for dry skin?

In our count, Kiehl's Creme de Corps drew the most moisture praise (58% of 505 usable reviews), then Sol de Janeiro (48%) and Tree Hut (40%). Kiehl's also drew the highest share of greasy reports (10%).

What is body butter used for?

In these reviews, mainly to moisturize: 48% of usable reviewers say skin felt moisturized or soft. The Kiehl's and Tree Hut listings point to after the shower, and 98 reviewers mention using it on damp skin or right after a shower. Some layer it with an oil, mist or perfume.

Which of the three feels least greasy?

Sol de Janeiro and Tree Hut drew the fewest greasy reports (2% and 3%). Kiehl's drew more (10%), though 21% of its reviewers say it absorbs fast or is not greasy.

Does Sol de Janeiro Delicia Drench smell like vanilla?

Its listing describes Cheirosa 59 as a woody vanilla with plum, violet, amber, sandalwood and vetiver notes. In our count 77% of 1,243 usable reviewers liked the scent and 12% had a scent complaint, including some who also liked it.

Is Kiehl's Creme de Corps worth the price?

Opinions split. It has the most moisture praise (58%) and 20% would buy it again, close to Tree Hut (19%), but 10% called the price or jar size a real drawback, against 4% for Sol de Janeiro and 1% for Tree Hut.