This French Body-Sculpting Kit Is So Good It Keeps Selling Out—Here’s My Honest Review
I’m a bodycare-obsessed editor who collects washes, serums, lotions, and oils the way Carrie Bradshaw collects shoes. My routine isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty robust. I use a superbly moisturizing combo of body lotion and oil after I shower. I undergo a deep exfoliation ritual once a week. I make sure to wear sunscreen whenever my limbs are exposed to the light of day. To put it simply, I aim to treat the skin on my body with the same TLC I give to the skin on my face.
Recently, I heard about a best-selling body-sculpting kit that was developed by a massage therapist and is based on French beauty and wellness expertise. It keeps selling out at major retailers, including Sephora and Credo Beauty. My interest was piqued, and I knew I had to try it. So I did. I put it to the test for a couple of months to see what all the hype was about. Ahead, read my honest review.
The Biotyspa Body Sculpt Kit
Here it is—Biotyspa’s Body Sculpt Kit. It’s already sold out multiple times at Credo Beauty and Sephora, but luckily, it’s back in stock (for now). It includes the brand’s Body Sculpt Cup, which is the white, rubbery tool, as well as a Hydrating Shower Gel and a Firming Body Oil.
The kit was designed by massage therapist Deborah Levy to replicate lymphatic drainage massages at home. The name Biotyspa is a combination of “bio” (which means “organic” in French), “beauty,” and “spa.” The idea is that it can bring a luxurious and effective spa-grade body treatment to your bathroom. The entire system is based on French beauty and wellness expertise.
The Body Sculpt Cup suctions to the skin. When it’s moved in upward circles, it boosts lymphatic drainage and visibly lifts, sculpts, and contours the body. But before I get ahead of myself, let’s get a crash course on the benefits of lymphatic drainage and why we should care about it in the first place.
What Is Lymphatic Drainage, and Why Is It Important?
I was already familiar with lymphatic drainage because I try to book a lymphatic drainage massage monthly. I’ve found that it makes me look and feel more sculpted and energized. However, the treatment can be expensive, so I like the idea of getting a similar result at home with the Body Sculpt Kit. Regardless, I wanted to know more about the practice, so I reached out to Scott Braunstein, MD, a double board-certified physician and the medical director at Sollis Health, a concierge medical provider delivering personalized, on-demand treatment.
“The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and organs beneath the skin that help filter out and eliminate waste and bacteria,” he says. “Lymphatic drainage massages are a manual technique of applying gentle pressure to move the lymphatic fluid toward functioning lymph nodes. It has proven health benefits for those with poorly functioning lymphatic systems, including those from cancer, surgery, trauma, or infection. A slow or malfunctioning lymphatic system typically leads to swelling in your extremities, which is often referred to as lymphedema.”
Even if you don’t struggle with a poorly functioning lymphatic system, Braunstein says lymphatic drainage massages can be beneficial due to relaxation, stress reduction, and aesthetics. “They can have a temporary slimming effect by moving fluid out of your soft tissues. For this reason, it has become popular among celebrities to use just before a red carpet appearance or photo shoot,” he adds. Still, he recommends avoiding at-home lymphatic drainage rituals and products if you have certain heart conditions, kidney disease, blood clots, or infections of the skin.
One thing to note? Lymphatic drainage massage involves incredibly gentle pressure. There should be no harsh pushing or pulling of the skin. In fact, if you do push too hard or move too aggressively, you could be causing the opposite effect—hindering fluid removal rather than encouraging it.
My Honest Review
The first time I used Biotyspa’s Body Sculpt Kit, I had just arrived in NYC after an eight-hour travel day. I was feeling dull, sluggish, and puffy, so I figured it was the perfect time to put it to the test. I started by scanning the QR code on the box because, even though I think I have a good grasp on lymphatic drainage techniques, I wanted to ensure I was using it correctly. It took me to a step-by-step tutorial video, which I found helpful. I followed the instructions and started the process.
First, I applied the brand’s Hydrating Shower Gel to the area I was starting with (my left leg). Then, I took the Body Sculpt Cup and pressed it down onto my skin. After a little bit of trial and error, it suctioned to my skin. From there, I used gentle pressure and moved it in upward circles.
Once the first area was complete, I moved on to all the others using the same technique. Afterward, I rinsed off, stepped out of the shower, and applied some of the Firming Body Oil to my skin. At first glance, my skin was a little pink. Once that diminished, though, it looked brighter and more, well, alive. I also looked subtly less puffy and more sculpted. Success.
Since then, I’ve been using the Body Sculpt Kit weekly, and each time, I see the same successful result—glowier skin and a slightly less puffy appearance. While this won’t replace my lymphatic drainage massages, it will certainly help maintain and extend their effect in between appointments.
Also, I will say that the brand’s bodycare products feel very chic and sophisticated. The Hydrating Shower Gel lathers up into a silky, bubbly texture that provides the perfect slip for the Body Sculpt Cup. The Firming Body Oil is good too. It makes my skin feel so soft and smooth without leaving any weight or residue behind. I like to add a couple of drops of the latter to the Hydrating Shower Gel before applying it to my skin. I’ve found this provides even better slip for the Body Sculpt Cup and even more hydration for my skin.
There’s only one downside. The first few times I tried it, the Body Sculpt Cup didn’t stay suctioned to the skin for long. If I slid it over an uneven or curved surface of my skin, it would lose its grip. In that case, I had to regrip it by pushing down on the dotted areas to get suction again. It definitely required some patience and trial and error at first—just something to note. Still, I feel like I got into a groove with it after some practice, and I’m glad I did!
Pros vs. Cons
The Biotyspa Body Sculpt Kit
Pros
- Includes an easy-to-follow online tutorial
- Encourages lymphatic drainage
- Sculpts, contours, and de-puffs the skin on the body
- Boosts radiance
- Includes luxe skincare products
Con
- The Body Sculpt Cup can lose suction easily, so it may require some trial and error to use efficiently
5 More Biotyspa Products
This sculpts, de-puffs, and facilitates lymphatic drainage in the face and neck.
There’s also a bigger version for the body.
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Exfoliating Glove
Biotyspa’s Exfoliating Glove easily and efficiently sloughs off dead skin cells. It’s a must for a weekly body-exfoliation routine, especially if you use self-tanner like I do.
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Exfoliating Shower Gel
You can double down on exfoliation with the brand’s Exfoliating Shower Gel.
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Hydrating Lotion
Last but not least, the brand’s Hydrating Lotion leaves you with soft, smooth skin.
