Okay, so I caved and bought the butt cream.
Listen, my TikTok “For You” page has been an absolute menace. For weeks, it was nothing but videos of people slathering on this West&Mooth cream, doing little massage routines, and showing these… frankly unbelievable “after” shots. I was skeptical, obviously. But also, I’ve been sitting at my desk so much that my jeans feel different, you know? So, in a late-night, doom-scrolling moment, I clicked buy. Let’s talk about what actually happened.
First Impressions & The Feel
The jar is nice, feels kinda luxe for the price. When you open it, the smell is very… subtle. Not floral, not fruity, just a clean, faintly nutty smell from the shea butter, I guess. Honestly, I appreciate that. I don’t want my butt to smell like a piña colada.
The texture is where this cream won me over initially. It’s thick and buttery, but the second you start massaging it in, it just vanishes. No greasy film, no sticky residue that sticks to your pajamas. It absorbs like a dream. I’ve used body butters that feel like you’ve dipped yourself in frosting, but this? This is good. You can put clothes on right after.
The “Plump Up” Reality Check
Here’s the thing you need to know right away: This is not a magic potion that will give you a BBL in a bottle. If that’s what you’re expecting, you’ll be disappointed. But that doesn’t mean it does nothing.
After about two weeks of consistent use (morning and night, like the instructions say), I noticed my skin on my hips and backside just felt… better. Firmer to the touch, way more hydrated, and the texture was smoother. It’s like the skin was more “bouncy.” I made my partner do a blind touch test (lol, the things we do for reviews) and even he said one side felt tighter and softer. So the firming claim? I believe it.
The “volumizing” effect is subtle. I think it’s a combination of that improved firmness and the intense hydration plumping up the skin cells. It doesn’t add volume from the inside, but it makes the skin you have look fuller and smoother, which can create a nicer silhouette in clothes. In my favorite jeans, things definitely looked more lifted and smooth, less… blah.
How It Stacks Up Against Regular Lotion
I got curious, so I compared it to my go-to drugstore moisturizer. I made a quick chart because I’m a nerd and maybe you are too.
| West&Mooth Cream | Drugstore Body Lotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$ ($28.99) | $ |
| Key Ingredients | Sodium Hyaluronate, Shea Butter, Ginseng | Glycerin, Fragrance |
| Texture / Absorption | Rich but disappears instantly. No residue. | Often leaves a slight tacky feel. |
| Targeted Effect | Firming, elasticity, skin texture. | Basic hydration. |
| Best For | Wanting targeted skin improvement & firming. | All-over daily moisture. |
So yeah, it’s more expensive. But it’s also formulated for a specific job, and in my experience, it does that job better than a general lotion.
The Not-So-Perfect Bits
I gotta keep it real. Two minor gripes. First, you have to be consistent. Skipping days means you kind of reset the progress on that firming feel. Second, the jar. It’s pretty, but dipping my fingers in it every day feels less hygienic than a pump bottle. I just make sure my hands are super clean.
Also, let’s manage expectations again. The results are skincare results. They’re about the quality and appearance of your skin. It’s not going to dramatically change your body shape. But better, firmer, smoother skin? That’s a win in my book.
Final Verdict
Honestly? I’m repurchasing. It’s become a part of my routine that I actually enjoy. The massage is relaxing, my skin has never felt better in that area, and the subtle lifting effect is real enough that I notice it. Is it a miracle? No. But it’s a really, really good, targeted skincare product that does exactly what it says for your skin’s firmness and texture. If that’s what you’re after, it’s totally worth a shot.
Anyway, that’s my two cents. I’m going back to my Netflix binge. Let me know if you try it!
– Jess
