Is Litchi Milk Tea The Most Traditional Fragrance In The Haus Of Gloi Pumpkin Butter Range?

Last Updated on March 17, 2025 by Giorgia Guazzarotti

For someone who loves the smell of coconut, I’m hesitant to try anything that smells like it.

When done right, coconut gives the scent a creamy and fresh vibe that makes you think of an exotic island in the Caribbean.

But when done wrong, it’s really wrong. Its sickening sweetness overpowers anything else and makes me want to gag. Ewww!

But when I came across Haus Of Gloi Litchi Milk Tea Pumpkin Butter – which has a splash of coconut milk – I knew I had to give it a go.

Haus Of Gloi never disappointed me with their scents. Even when they didn’t smell like I expected (yes, I’m talking to you, Apothecary), they’re still delightful.

Is this the exception to the rule? Let’s find out:

What’s In Haus Of Gloi Litchi Milk Tea Pumpkin Butter?

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

• Distilled water (aqua): Purified water that acts as a solvent and hydrator.
• Caprylic/capric triglyceride (fractionated coconut oil): Derived from coconut oil, it gives you all its moisturising benefits without its comedogenic side effects.
• Oryza sativa (rice bran) oil: Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, it deeply moisturises skin.
• PEG 100 stearate: An emulsifier that keeps the formula well-blended together.
• Cyclomethicone: A volatile silicone that imparts a velvety feel and makes application smoother. It evaporates from your skin seconds after application.
• Vegetable glycerin: It attracts and binds water from the air into your skin, keeping it hydrated for longer.
• Proprietary fragrance blend: It makes the product smell divine. Sadly, it can also cause irritations in sensitive skin.
• Behenyl alcohol: A non-drying alcohol that moisturises skin.
• Cetearyl alcohol: A moisturising alcohol that hydrates skin. Yes, really.
• Dimethicone: A type of silicone that makes skin softer and smoother. It also makes products smooth and easy to apply.
• Phenoxyethanol (and) capyrlyl glycol (paraben and formaldehyde free preservative): Preservatives that prevent bacteria contamination, so your product lasts (and is safer) for longer.
• Tocopherol: A form of Vitamin E, it’s here to help the active ingredients last longer.
• Xanthan gum: It thickens the texture of skincare products.

Texture

Rich. It’s a body butter, so I wasn’t expect anything lightweight and runny, know what I mean. My dry skin likes the richness. Plus, it sinks in quickly without leaving a greasy residue.

Fragrance

Haus Of Gloi describes Litchi Milk Tea as “tart lychee fruit and black tea met with a splash of coconut milk”. Doesn’t it sound inviting?

At first smell, it wasn’t. I have to admit, this is a scent that had to grow on me. When I first slathered Litchi Milk Tea on my skin, all I smelt was a strong and sweet fruity floral scent. More fruity than floral.

The tarty sweetness of lichee, enriched by a big dollop of coconut milk, dominates the fragrances, while the floral accents rest in the background.

At this point, the fragrance reminded me one of one of those cheap, overly sweet designer scents that you can smell anywhere these days. I cannot even begin to tell you how disappointed I was.

But when black tea makes its appearance, things change. The fragrance remains sweet, but it’s now a tea-like sweetness. As for the coconut, only whiffs of it remain.

Overall, Litchi Milk Tea is a lovely scent. It’s not something I’d recommend to those who love opulent and decadent scent (Depravity would be a much better choice in that case).

But if you’re looking for something sweet and feminine, this is a great option. Like all Haus Of Gloi scents, it stays around for more than 24 hours.

How To Use It

Massage a small dollop on your body as soon as you get out of the shower. A little goes a loooooooog way.

Packaging

Haus of Gloi Litchi Milk Tea Pumpkin Butter comes in a big jar. It’s not the most hygienic of packaging, but it IS the most suitable for a rich formula like this. The huge jar will last you for ages, too.

Performance & Personal Opinion

Haus Of Gloi Litchi Tea Milk Pumpkin Butter is a godsend for dry skin. Even drier-than-the-Sahara skin. Guess how I know?

I always struggle to keep my skin soft and moisturised Doesn’t matter how much lotion I slather on, my skin always wants more, more, more.

Haus Of Gloi Litchi Tea Milk Pumpkin Butter gives it more. This stuff is so moisturising, it leaves my skin soft and hydrated for the whole day.

No kidding. I slather it on after a shower and by the time I go to bed, my legs are still soft to the touch. No need to reapply it every six hours (yes, that happened).

What I Like About Haus of Gloi Litchi Milk Tea Pumpkin Butter

• Rich, creamy texture that absorbs quickly
• Very moisturising
• Keeps skin hydrated for the entire day
• Smells lovely

What I DON’T Like About Haus of Gloi Litchi Milk Tea Pumpkin Butter

• Scent may irritate sensitive skin
• If you don’t like sweet and floral scents, this isn’t for you

Who Should Use This?

Women (and men) with dry skin who wants something that’s super moisturising and smelling gorgeous!

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Price & Availability

$10.00 at Haus Of Gloi

Do You Need It?

If you have drier-than-the-Sahara skin that need extra moisture and are into sweet fruity scents, Haus Of Gloi Litchi Tea Milk Pumpkin Butter is definitely a must-have.