I bought for a birthday
"I bought for a birthday present. My friend was delighted as its the only one she will use on her skin."
New and improved formula
NEW & IMPROVED
Olive Body Butter
Olive is a body butter to sink into; rich, indulgent and nourishing to the core. 72 hours of nourishing moisture*. Based on a survey of 83 people using the product for 2 weeks*
£7
Regular price
SCENT: OLIVE
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Community Fair Trade Organic Olive Oil
This "liquid gold" has helped soften skin for thousands of years. Ours comes from the olive groves of southern Italy.
Community Fair Trade Shea Butter
From our Community Fair Trade partners in Ghana, this intensely moisturising ingredient is high in fat content and rich in texture.
Babassu Oil
One of nature’s most moisturising oils, babassu is packed with natural goodness, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Linalool, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Alcohol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Sodium Hydroxide, Citral, Geranyl Acetate, Caramel, CI 19140/Yellow 5, CI 42090/Blue 1.
What does it do for you?
How to use
Delivery & returns
Super Saver delivery £3.49
(FREE when you spend £35)
3-5 working days
Standard delivery £3.99
2-3 working days
Next Working Day delivery £4.99
(FREE when you spend £60)
Order before 3pm, excludes weekends and bank holidays
Returns
We're committed to making sure you love everything you buy from us. If you're not completely happy with your product, you can return your item within 45 days for a full refund
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We invented body butter, and now it's back with a smoother, richer texture that spreads easily and melts into skin without dragging. Eleven scents, from featherlight to deeply rich, so there's a butter for every mood and every kind of skin.
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Rich, luxurious, and deeply moisturising, our body butters and creams are iconic for a reason. Designed to leave skin feeling silky-soft and nourished, these body moisturisers are made with ethically sourced ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and almond milk. The cruelty-free formulas used in all our body care ranges are suitable for dry and sensitive skin, offering long-lasting hydration with a feel-good touch. Explore our full Body Care collection to build a complete routine.
Body butter ingredients and skin types
Our body creams are formulated with natural-origin ingredients tailored to various skin concerns.
- Shea Butter - intensely nourishing and protective, ideal for very dry or rough skin.
- Coconut Oil - lightweight hydration for normal to dry skin with a tropical scent.
- Almond Milk - calms and soothes sensitive skin while offering gentle hydration.
- Argan Oil - helps restore elasticity, ideal for mature or rough skin.
Every product is made with ethically sourced Community Fair Trade ingredients.
What are the benefits of body butter?
Body butters deliver deep, intensive hydration, especially to areas prone to dryness like elbows, knees, and feet. Unlike lighter lotions, body butters form a protective barrier that locks in moisture for up to 72 hours. Regular use helps soften and smooth rough patches, improve skin elasticity and reduce flakiness, soothe irritation from dryness or environmental stress, and provide long-lasting fragrance throughout the day. They're especially beneficial in colder months or for very dry or dehydrated skin.
How to choose the right body butter
Finding the right body cream depends on your skin needs and texture preferences.
- Very dry skin: choose ultra-rich formulas like Shea Body Butter or Argan Body Butter.
- Sensitive skin: try fragrance-free or gentle blends such as Almond Milk Body Butter.
- Normal skin: choose light but nourishing scents like Mango, Strawberry, or Moringa.
- Prefer fast absorption? Body Yogurts offer lightweight, non-sticky hydration.
All body butters contain at least 95% natural-origin ingredients and come in fully recyclable tubs.
How to use a body butter
For best results, apply body butter to clean, dry skin using the correct method.
- After showering: pat skin dry but leave slightly damp for better absorption.
- Scoop and warm: warm the product between your hands before applying.
- Massage in: use circular motions, focusing on dry or rough areas.
- Use consistently: apply once or twice per day, especially after exfoliation or before bed for overnight repair.
For enhanced results, exfoliate with our body scrubs beforehand to remove dead skin and improve absorption.
* The Body Shop is delighted to make a £150,000 contribution to The Circle of Women charity, comprising a £50,000 unconditional corporate donation and £100,000 raised through qualifying sales of its 200ml Shea Body Butter, between 8th September - 27th October 2026. The Circle of Women is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 1160293) and a company limited by guarantee (company number 08993335).
Overall rating: 4.343396 / 5 from 1060 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Olive Body Butter is praised for its quick absorption, soft and smooth skin feel, and delightful fragrance. Customers appreciate its creamy texture and moisturizing properties, though some have noted issues with the formula.
Summary topics
- Absorption Speed (5%): Customers loved the quick absorption of the body butter, which keeps the skin moisturized for hours.
- Skin Feel (16%): Many customers remarked that this body butter makes their skin feel soft and smooth, making it a popular choice.
- Fragrance (6%): Customers appreciated the lovely fragrance of the product, describing it as fantastic and not overpowering.
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Review highlights
- "The cream feels smooth sinks in well and the smell is light and pleasing." —
- "I love the fresh green clean fragrance and the result is super soft skin." —
- "It is softer and much easier to apply it absorbs quickly and makes the skin feel fresh and has a delicate fragrance." —
Reviews
Brilliant for extra-dry sensitive skin
"Its rare to find a cream that makes my skin feel hydrated and doesn't cause a reaction. Absolutely love!"
Body Butter
"Love the perfume and texture of Olive Body Butter"
Great product
"I absolutely love this body butter. It feels so creamy and I definitely think it makes my skin softer. I also adore the smell such a gentle fragrance. Would definitely recommend"
Excellent for dry skin
"This product is amazing for dry skin. It helps keep my eczema at bay and my sons too as it is an intense moisturiser. Love this product and use it daily ."
Olive body butter
"The smell is lovely silky smooth on skin"
"Lovecthus scent and do creamyv"
Dry skin following medical treatment
"Great product; effective and very kind to skin with no allergens"
All 3 body butters purchased
"All 3 body butters purchased were a gift for my daughter. She was thrilled to receive them."
Changed
"Have been using this for years and have been fine with the formula changes over time but this latest one is not good. The smell is nasty and the texture isn’t the same. Will sadly have to find an alternative"