8 body firming creams for perfectly smooth, svelte skin

Bid adieu to unwanted dryness, cellulite and problem skin with this all-over miracle lotion. It works to revive the skin's youthful elasticity and structure, from stubborn areas of the legs, butt and arms, to sagging skin and cellulite of the neck and jawline. Lightweight and readily absorbed, it contains a perfectly balanced blend of botanical extracts and enzymes to effectively lift and slim.

$45.99 at BodyBlendz

This whipped body moisturiser may feel luxurious when applying but ingredients like caffeine, fruit enzymes and AHAs are actually working overtime to smooth uneven skin texture and promote circulation. Essential fatty acids, rich butters and oils round out the squad, providing nourishment and reinforcing healthy-looking skin. 

$57 at Sephora

Firming and energising, this squalane-infused body cream tones the skin, restores elasticity and nourishes too. Caffeine, niacinamide and squalane work in unison to enhance hydration, smooth skin and texture, and promote optimal barrier function.

$55 at Sephora

Boasting a sculpting formula full of firming peptides, tightening caffeine, and hydrating glycerin, this body firming cream smooths, firms and lifts the appearance of sagging skin. Ceramides and colloidal oatmeal lend a helping hand in terms of hydration, providing long-lasting and soothing moisturisation.  

$48 at Sephora

Probably the most famous body firming cream on this list, Sol de Janeiro’s cult-favourite Brazilian Bum Bum Cream includes a caffeine-rich guaraná extract to smooth and tighten skin. Acai and Brazil nut oils protect against environmental aggressors, condition skin and provide a healthy glow. The scent of pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla certainly doesn’t hurt its case either. 

$87 at Harrods

Minimise the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks with this robusta coffee-infused sculpting body cream. All that coffee helps to firm, stimulate blood flow and promote collagen, while antioxidant-rich acai promotes a more radiant complexion, and shea butter nourishes. Thought your coffee fix was satiated with this pick? Think again. The packaging can be reused as your new favourite coffee cup. We can feel the caffeine-induced jitters coming on already…

$28 at Frank Body

Nourishment at the forefront of your body care routine? This fragrance-free version of Bangn Body’s Firming Lotion is jam-packed full of avocado, jojoba, sunflower and coconut oil to really seal in as much hydration as possible. But it’s the coffee bean extract and pineapple extract that will leave your skin revitalised and glowing post-application.

$48 at Sephora

The Elucent Anti Ageing Body Moisturiser helps to firm, exfoliate and improve skin tone and texture using a potent blend of AHAs and vitamins B3 and E. The emollient formula melts into limbs and works to effectively rehydrate dry skin all over the body. 

$15.49 at Chemist Warehouse