Now that winter has finally roared in I’m paying more attention to my skin, a pre-emptive strike against blustery wind and cold outdoors and the drying effects of central heat indoors.

Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Body Butter provides a silky layer of moisture between me and the world. I keep it in the shower and smooth it on as soon as I towel off, before I leave that steamy sanctuary and venture out onto the jarring cold of the bathroom floor.

It’s nippy in my old house and I am in a hurry to get some clothes on. Happily, the butter absorbs quickly so it doesn’t stick to my jeans and sweater. The parts of my body that aren’t covered by clothes feel soft and smooth, so I figure the rest of my skin does, too. It also smells good, a slightly tropical scent that reminds me of the Shea butter in sunscreen… and a warm beach.

I like that the tub is decorated with figures of outdoorsy types and forest creatures you might meet on a wintry trek through the woods. It’s designed by Costello Tagliapietra, the New York duo Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra, who are nicknamed “the lumberjacks of fashion” because they are fond of wearing plaid flannel shirts and suspenders and have big, bushy beards.

I also appreciate that it’s plastic, not glass, in case I have an opps-y moment and drop it in the shower. Expect to pay $38 for an 8-ounce container, more than enough to last you until spring. (Full disclosure: the folks from Kiehl’s provided a review sample.)