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BGLH Marketplace
Fenty Beauty’s Butta Drop and BGLH Marketplace’s Vanilla Whipped Shea Butter are both popular body butters. Fenty has mainstream buyers in a chockehold, while BGLH is more prominent among indie beauty buyers. But when you compared the two products, who comes out on top? We did a breakdown by price, feel, moisture, and ingredients, and to remain unbiased, we used Reddit reviews for Fenty to guide our process. (If you’ve tried both brands please scroll down to the comment section and give us your input!) Here we go:
Verdict:
The verdict is clear here. For one time purchasing, Fenty wins on cost. For subscription plans, BGLH is the winner.
Fenty Beauty Butta Drop:
According to reviews, Fenty’s Butta Drop has a light, silky texture. It feels smooth when you put it on and gives your skin a soft glow with just a little shimmer. Some reviewers say it feels greasy at first but absorbs into the skin well, leaving a nice dewy finish.
Customer Review (Fenty):
BGLH Vanilla Whipped Shea:
BGLH’s butter is rich and creamy but doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. It is designed to melt into skin quickly and leave it feeling soft and moisturized, without any sticky residue. Reviewers seem to agree.
Customer Review (BGLH):
Verdict:
If you want something that feels light and shimmery, Fenty Butta Drop might be your pick. But if you prefer a rich, creamy moisturizer that absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave any greasy feeling behind, go for BGLH Vanilla Whipped Shea.
Fenty Beauty Butta Drop:
Fenty’s Butta Drop gives your skin a boost of moisture right away. But for people with really dry skin, some say they need to reapply after a few hours because the moisture doesn’t last all day.
Customer Review (Fenty):
BGLH Vanilla Whipped Shea:
BGLH’s butter is known for lasting moisture. It’s made with shea butter and other oils that lock in moisture for a long time, making it perfect for dry skin, even in cold weather or during winter months.
Customer Review (BGLH):
Verdict:
BGLH Vanilla Whipped Shea wins for long-lasting moisture. If your skin is really dry or you want something that will keep you hydrated all day, BGLH is the better option.
Let’s look at the first 5 ingredients, which make up of the majority of the product, and see what’s in them.
Fenty Butta Drop is a water-based emulsion with a mix of natural and synthetic ingredients.
BGLH Vanilla Whipped Shea is an all-natural water-free formula.
Which Ingredients Are Better? It’s a Tie, because each formulation brings something different to the table.
If you have dry, sensitive or winter-parched skin and are looking for deep, long-lasting moisture BGLH Vanilla Whipped Shea is the winner. Why?
Refined shea butter, coconut oil, mango butter, and almond oil are all rich emollients and occlusives. They seal in moisture and actively repair the skin barrier, especially for dry, sensitive, or flaky skin. This is an oil-based formula with no water, so every ingredient is doing work — no filler.
If you have normal to combo skin, live in a hot/humid climate or are looking for lightweight hydration Fenty Butta Drop has a more modern, water-based formula.
Water and glycerin are classic hydrating agents — they’re humectants that draw water into the skin. It also includes light emollients like caprylic/capric triglyceride and rice bran oil to smooth things out. But it relies on evaporative hydration — meaning it gives a nice hit of moisture that may not last unless layered with something more occlusive.
Now we want to hear from you! What is your review of these products? Which do you like better and why?
One Response
No lie, I’d buy your product over Fenty ANYDAY! I think Fenty is a very good “good for the masses” kind of product but BGLH has BEEN that girl for too long to count! So BGLH all day for me and my family!