This Writer-Loved Murad Body Cream Is on Sale for Black Friday

When it comes to my skin, the winter months are the worst.

This time of year brings my heart so much happiness with its festive gatherings and fun snowy getaways, but as the temperatures dip (and I inevitably go from the brisk outdoor weather to the cozy heat indoors), my sensitive skin goes into overdrive trying to retain any amount of moisture it can. 

I have chronically dry, scaly skin, which is a condition that I’ve struggled with for as long as I can remember. I’ve been a beauty writer and on-air expert for two decades now, and it’s my personal mission to try just about every rich, non-irritating body cream on the market in an effort to solve this saga once and for all. 

Enter Murad’s Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment, a plumping and hydrating all-over body cream that promises to boost elasticity while refining the look of cellulite and stretch marks, too.

Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment, $55 with code CYBER2025

While I am no stranger to slathering myself in products that promise the world, I paid special attention to this one because Murad is a doctor-formulated skincare brand that consistently delivers reliable and noticeable results every time I test its products. Since the brand expanded into body care, I was curious to see if it could utilize its science-backed technology from the neck down for similar success. 

My dull, crepey (and sometimes itchy) skin has been craving a solution for years, so I couldn’t wait to see if this was the miracle worker I had been waiting for. I had the chance to try the product firsthand when it was initially released last winter and wasted no time opening the jar and scooping out a generous amount right away.

In the past, I’ve always noticed that my skin soaks up serums, oils, and butters in seconds flat, and immediately requires a reapplication not long after. This time, I smoothed on the thick, creamy treatment and noticed how my skin gleamed back at me with renewed hydration that seemed to last. I was further impressed with how non-sticky it was and dug into the ingredient list to see what was happening behind the scenes. 

The main character here is encapsulated retinal, which is a potent form of vitamin A known for firming the skin and promoting cell turnover on contact. This particular formula is touted to be two and a half times more effective than free retinal, which means tighter, more toned-looking skin is well within reach in less time. 

This treatment also has Bentonite clay-encapsulated shea butter and avocado extract, which can diminish the look of dimpled skin, cellulite, and stretch marks; while squalane locks in moisture and boosts elasticity, which is always a welcome bonus, especially if you suffer from crepey skin like me. 

After daily use for a little more than a week, I now consider this treatment like shapewear for the skin and barely recognize it anymore. Everything is smooth, supple, and bouncy (in the best way) — especially around my upper thighs, arms, and legs. Given how many good-for-you ingredients are packed into this product, I’ve been deliberately slathering it on everywhere to reap the anti-aging benefits and have no intention of using anything else.

Though the Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment costs $79 per jar, it’s well worth it for the complete transformation I am witnessing. Right now, Murad is running a sitewide Black Friday sale through November 30 where everything is 30% off at checkout with code CYBER2025. A couple of the brand’s products are also included in Amazon’s Black Friday event. Keep scrolling to shop a few of them.

Murad Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lift Treatment, $65 with code CYBER2025

Murad Targeted Wrinkle Corrector, $59 with code CYBER2025

Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment, $74 with code CYBER2025