I bought the REM by Ariana Grande body butter because I wanted to smell like a cloud that pays rent. The scent is dead-on — sweet marshmallow with a salt lick finish.
But here’s the thing nobody tells you: celebrity body products usually cheap out on the base formula. This one doesn’t. Which made me suspicious — what did they cut?
**Section 2**
It’s $28 for 6.7 oz. Not cheap. Not insane either — Glossier’s body cream costs more per ounce. The brand claims “24-hour moisture” and “vegan glow.”
The Texture Trap
Thick enough to feel substantial, thin enough to spread across both legs without re-dipping.
The Scent Stay
Lasts about 4 hours on skin. On clothes? Until you wash them. Fair warning.
The Pump Fail
The pump stops working when there’s still 20% left. You’ll be shaking it upside down like ketchup.
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**Section 3**
Shea butter is third on the list — not first. That’s actually smart. Pure shea sits on top of skin; this blend sinks in. The hero is squalane (plant-derived, not shark liver), which mimics your skin’s natural oils.
- Squalane: Soaks in fast, doesn’t feel greasy
- Shea Butter: Softens but doesn’t suffocate
- Coconut Oil: Adds slip, but can clog some people
- Fragrance: Strong. If you hate sweet scents, run
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**Section 4**
It’s a whipped mousse texture — almost like Cool Whip but denser. Melts on contact. Absorbs in about 45 seconds, which is fast for a butter. My sheets didn’t get that weird greasy film.
Week 2: My elbows stopped looking dusty. But my shins — usually my driest zone — still needed a re-up by evening. The “24-hour” claim is a lie unless you live in a terrarium.
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**Section 5**
My skin felt softer for about 6 hours. No breakouts (I’m acne-prone on my arms — weird, I know). The scent faded faster than I wanted, but the texture stayed comfortable all day.
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**Section 6**
I’d buy it again for the scent alone — but I’d keep it on my nightstand as a treat, not my daily driver. It’s a good butter trapped in a great perfume’s body.