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This Quinoa-Based Body Butter Rivals the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream—and It Smells *So* Good

Your skin will thank you

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With cold weather here to stay for the foreseeable, we all need a little extra moisture when it comes to our skin. Luckily, Nativa Spa—a beauty brand both PureWow editors and actress Caylee Cowan (who just became the brand's latest ambassador) are *big* fans of—has a ton of quinoa-based skincare products that will have you feeling nourished in no time. Plus, PureWow Senior Commerce Editor Stephanie Maida says the Brazilian-crafted formulas rival her favorite Sol de Janeiro cream, which immediately had my attention. Keep reading for all the details on everything I have my eyes on from the brand.

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The lilac smoothing whipped oil body cream Maida raved over is intended to help moisturize skin while also regenerating its barrier using ingredients like bioretinol and pure quinoa oil. Yep, quinoa isn't just for filling up your grain bowls—per Nativa Spa, which uses the nutrient-rich ingredient in all of its body care products, the grain's oil is a "super emollient," and can help hydrate skin for a firmer, smoother surface.

As for how it feels and smells, Maida says, "I love Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream and this whipped body butter easily rivals it. It has a thick, luxurious texture that soaks right into my skin, leaving it feeling smooth and moisturized. Plus, the lilac scent is incredible—it's earthy, fresh and floral. I find it to leave a light scent on my skin for a bit afterwards, but it's not overpowering." The scent is made up of a blend of lavender, iris, violet and lilac that, she adds, instantly "transports you to a spa."

Personally, I plan to pick up this vanilla-scented body oil that combines quinoa oil with sustainably sourced Madagascar vanilla, according to the brand. It's meant to have an intense moisturizing effect, which I desperately need in the winter months, and it's a totally vegan, cruelty-free formula. Not to mention, I love that reviewers call out that, like the cream above, the scent isn't too much. One wrote, "I love the smell of the vanilla. [It's] not overpowering and [the oil] makes my skin smooth."

This hand and foot cream is another fave of Maida's for the way it left her hands and feet feeling totally nourished, but not so greasy she wasn't able to immediately use her phone after applying the way some other hand lotions do. In addition to the brand's signature quinoa oil, this cream also contains bio-retinol that's intended to renew and moisturize the skin.

When I saw that this ginseng and caffeine toning lotion had earned nearly *10,000* 5-star reviews from shoppers, it immediately moved to the top of my wish list. One buyer shared, "Love this product. I've noticed my skin has been feeling good [and it's] smoother, with wrinkles softening up. Love the fragrance too!! Highly Recommend!!" Per the brand, you can expect your skin to feel refreshed after just 28 days of use, and the formula should help to even your skin's texture while also stimulating and reducing cellulite. Add in the fact that it's marked down to just $25 now, and I'm totally sold.


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Assistant Commerce Editor

  • Writes commerce stories and features that span multiple topics, including fashion, beauty, travel, home and sales/deals
  • Has contributed to reports on ethical fashion and continues to stay up-to-date on sustainablility developments
  • Completed a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and a master's degree in fashion studies at Parsons The New School

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