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haus of gloi depravity pumpkin butter review

If I had to pick one body moisturizer for the rest of my life, it would be Haus Of Gloi Depravity Pumpkin Butter. It makes my drier-than-the-Sahara skin so smooth – for hours. Plus, it smells so decadent. If you’re tired of bland vanilla or strawberry scents, you’re in for a treat. Here’s why:

Key Ingredients In Haus Of Gloi Depravity Pumpkin Butter: What Makes It Work?

SHEA BUTTER

Shea butter is a godsend for dry skin. Derived from the nut of the Shea tree, this fat is rich in moisturising fatty acids and antioxidants.

Fatty acids are what makes it work so well: they create a protective barrier on the skin that slows down water loss. Moisture is now forced to stay into the skin, hydrating it from within.

FYI, shea butter is even more moisturising than mineral oil (what derms consider the gold standard for moisturisation). Its effects lasts for up to 8 hours, if not more!

Related: Why Shea Butter Is The Best Moisturiser For Dry Skin

PUMPKIN SEED OIL

Together with shea butter, pumpkin seed oil makes up the base of Haus Of Gloi Depravity Pumpkin Butter (the name kinda gave it away, didn’t it?).

What’s so special about pumpkin seed oil? It’s not that different from shea butter. Like shea, it creates a protective barrier on the skin that keeps it soft and moisturised for hours.

Plus, it has its fair share of antioxidants to fight free radicals, the nasty molecules that give you wrinkles and dark spots. Yep, your body needs antiaging skincare, too.

The Rest Of The Formula & Ingredients

NOTE: The colours indicate the effectiveness of an ingredient. It is ILLEGAL to put toxic and harmful ingredients in skincare products.

  • Green: It’s effective, proven to work, and helps the product do the best possible job for your skin.
  • Yellow: There’s not much proof it works (at least, yet).
  • Red: What is this doing here?!
  • Water: The main solvent in the product. It’s also hydrating.
  • Caprylic/capric triglyceride: Derived from coconut oil, it makes skin softer and smoother.
  • Glyceryl stearate: An emollient and emulsifier. It makes skin softer and smoother as well as helping the oily and watery ingredients mix together seamlessly.
  • PEG 100 stearate: It enhances the texture of skincare products.
  • Glycerin: A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, keeping it hydrated for longer.
  • Cyclopentasiloxane: A volatile silicone that makes the texture soft and easy to apply. It evaporates as soon as it gets in touch with the skin.
  • Behenyl alcohol: A non-drying fatty alcohol that makes the product highly moisturising.
  • Cetearyl alcohol: Another non-drying alcohol with moisturising properties.
  • Dimethicone: A silicone that fills in fine lines and wrinkles, making skin softer and smoother.
  • Phenoxyethanol (and) caprylyl glycol (paraben and formaldehyde free preservative): A preservative that helps the product last longer.
  • Hydrolyzed cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract: Derived from pumpkin seeds, it has moisturising and antioxidant properties.
  • Tocopherol: This form of Vitamin A has powerful antioxidant and mild preservative properties.
  • Tetrasodium EDTA: A chelating agent. A fancy way of saying it neutralises the trace metals found in water, so they don’t ruin the formula.
  • Xanthan gum: It’s a thickener.
  • Citric acid: It helps to adjust the pH of skincare products.

Texture

The texture is very rich, yet it sinks very quickly into the skin, without leaving a greasy residue behind.

Fragrance

Depravity is described as “pure corruption: clove, nutmeg lurk amongst the sweetest offerings of coconut, on a bed of rich golden amber, laden with dustings of sandalwood and spilled wine”.

It’s an opulent, decadent and mysterious ambery woody blend with spicy accents, sweetened by the subtlest touch of coconut. It’s very feminine.And very strong. It lingers on for about a day and a half.

If you’re into sweet and delicate floral fruity scents, Depravity will probably give you a headache. But those who are into exotic, dark and luxurious scents must give this one a go.

P.S. Fragrances can irritate sensitive skin. But if your skin can take it, give this a try. You’ll never go back to vanilla-scented anything!

How To Use It

Apply a small dollop as soon as you get out of the shower. A little goes a looooooooooog way.

Packaging

Haus Of Gloi Depravity Pumpkin Butter is packaged in a huge jar sealed with a safety seal – nice touch, especially from an indie brand. You need so little for each application, this stuff will last you for months.

haus of gloi depravity pumpkin butter

Performance & Personal Opinion

Haus Of Gloi Depravity Pumpkin Butter is one of the most moisturising body creams I’ve ever tried in my life – and I’ve tried plenty!

It’s so moisturizing, it leaves even the driest of skin soft and smooth for the entire day. That’s right. You apply it and you forget all about it – no need to touch it up during the day.

This stuff is the real deal. I also like it doesn’t leave a greasy trail all over my clothes. Phew!

Can we talk about the scent? I know I always say I prefer fragrance-free products because they’re gentler for sensitive skin – I stand by that.

But I don’t have sensitive skin. What I have is a passion for perfume. This body butter smells like real perfume – not those fake strawberry or run-of-the-mill sandalwood concoctions.

If you’re a perfumista, you won’t want to use anything else, too.

What I Like About Haus Of Gloi Depravity Pumpkin Butter

  • Rich, non-greasy texture that sinks in quickly
  • Super moisturising, makes even the driest skin types softer and smoother
  • Moisturising effect lasts for ages
  • Cool packaging
  • Divine scent

What I DON’T Like About Haus Of Gloi Depravity Pumpkin Butter

  • Scent can irritate sensitive skin

Who Should Use This?

  • Dry to very dry skin
  • Perfume lovers

Does Haus Of Gloi Depravity Pumpkin Butter Live Up To The Hype?

CLAIM TRUE?
Made with shea butter and unrefined pumpkin seed oil this moisturizer is rich without being too greasy. True.
Provides long lasting moisture to the skin. True again!

Price & Availability

$10.00 at Haus Of Gloi

Do You Need It?

Yes, yes, yes! If you’ve got dry skin and are tired of bland body butters, Haus Of Gloi Depravity Pumpkin Butter is definitely worth a try.

Ingredients

Water, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, PEG 100 stearate, glycerin, cyclopentasiloxane, behenyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol (and) caprylyl glycol (paraben and formaldehyde free preservative), hydrolyzed cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract, tocopherol, tetrasodium EDTA, xanthan gum, citric acid

About Gio

Hi, I'm Gio. I'm a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is skin coach and writer on a mission to help you achieve your best skin day ever - every day. I bust skincare myths and debunk marketing jargon to help you figure out what's worth the splurge and what's best left on the shelf - using science, not hype. I also offer skincare consultations to help you create the best skincare routine for your unique needs.