These leggings are made from Fanka’s proprietary PowerLift Tech to provide compression for targeted areas so you feel totally supported as you lift, jump, squat, and run. They feature a 3D-printed design to give the illusion of a more rounded booty (though you can always wear them inside out if you don’t like the look, since they’re reversible).
Key Specs:
| Materials | 70% polyamide, 30% elastane |
| Compression Level | High |
| Lift Features | 3D-printed design |
Chances are you’re familiar with Halara’s internet-famous Activity Dress, but the brand also has a very popular (and very budget-friendly) pair of butt-scrunch leggings that has earned rave reviews. Available in two colors and three length options, these leggings are made with breathable, stretchy fabric that wicks away sweat before it even forms—all while giving the appearance of a boosted booty.
Key Specs:
| Materials | 90% nylon, 10% elastane |
| Compression Level | Medium |
| Lift Features | Seamless |
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These viral Seasum leggings have been all over TikTok for years now, thanks to that ruched design and heart-shaped back seam, which work together to make your bum look juicier. Plus, certain colors even come with side pockets built in (and you also get them with a honeycomb texture).
Key Specs:
| Material | 92% polyester, 8% spandex |
| Compression Level | Medium |
| Lift Features | Ruched |
No, they’re not the cheapest, but the Airlift Line Up Legging has Kylie Jenner’s stamp of approval, so they’ve gotta be good, no?? We love the flocked velvet sweetheart detailing on the back, as well as that uniquely ribbed waistband. And as the name promises, Alo’s Airlift fabric really does work to smooth and lift without feeling restrictive.
Key Specs:
| Material | 82% polyester, 18% elastane |
| Compression Level | Medium |
| Lift Features | Contoured seams |
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According to shoppers, these leggings really do make your booty POP. Using a combination of contouring shading, ruched detailing, and a heart-shaped back seam, these bestsellers will really highlight your backside—all while feeling lightweight and buttery soft.
Key Specs:
| Material | 76% polyamide, 14% polyester, 10% spandex |
| Compression Level | Light |
| Lift Features | Ruching, contoured seams |
These sport 360-degree contouring and a subtle scrunch to smooth and shape for that “I just got off the leg press” effect. Thick, squat-proof fabric plus a snatching waistband means you’ll look sculpted from warm-up to your post-gym protein shake.
Key Specs:
| Material | 61% Nylon, 31% Polyester, 8% Elastane |
| Compression Level | High |
| Lift Features | Contoured seams |
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For a booty lift on a budget, you can’t go wrong with this top-rated pair. The “Scrunch Bum” seam hits right under the cheeks for an instant lift, while a subtle V-shaped waistband adds even more shape.
Key Specs:
| Material | 90% Polyamide, 10% elastane |
| Compression Level | Medium |
| Lift Features | Ruching, contoured seam |
Add some flair to your workout—literally. These sculpt with contour shading and subtle scrunch that rounds everything out, while the seamless knit hugs like a second skin. For less than $30, you get lift, hold, and comfort all in one.
Key Specs:
| Material | 92% Polyamide, 8% Elastane |
| Compression Level | Medium |
| Lift Features | Contoured seams, scrunch |
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Aside from that ruched seam placed right between the booty cheeks for oomph, these leggings are virtually seamless for a barely-there feel. They also offer some contouring shading to frame your bum, which is a nice touch.
Key Specs:
| Material | 94% nylon, 6% spandex |
| Compression Level | Light |
| Lift Features | Seamless, contour shading |
If you want a lift without the ruching or contour seams, this crossover waistband helps your booty pop naturally. The sleek, buttery fabric feels more lounge than gym wear, and the colors come in a literal rainbow—there’s something for every vibe.
Key Specs:
| Material | 88% Nylon, 12% elastane |
| Compression Level | Light |
| Lift Features | Crossover waistband |
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Like all the best butt-lifting leggings, these ones boast a dreamy feel, a lightly compressive high waist, and no front seam (so you can avoid the dreaded camel toe). We especially love the multi-seam design on the waistband, which will give you that glute-hugging lift that brought you here in the first place!
Key Specs:
| Material | 75% nylon, 25% spande |
| Compression Level | Light |
| Lift Features | Multi-seam waistband |
Spanx’s Booty Boost Leggings use a contoured waistband and curved seam (that hits just above the booty) to give you the illusion of a perkier rear, while the medium compression and targeted shaping keep you feeling supported all over. And while these are designed to hit between the calf and ankle, you can also get ’em in a full length.
Key Specs
| Material | 64% nylon, 36% elastane |
| Compression Level | Medium |
| Lift Feature | Contoured waistband, curved seam |
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The Cloud II Pant from Vitality really is that girl. We’re talking about a double-lined waistband for support without pinching, a glute contour seam that gives you defined buns, and squat-proof fabric that feels like straight-up marshmallows. Yep, they’re pretty damn great—and they come in just about every color imaginable, too.
Key Specs:
| Material | 77% recycled nylon, 23% elastane |
| Compression Level | High |
| Lift Features | Contoured seams |
PopFlex is here to help you find leggings that truly fit like a glove, which is why you get your choice of five (!!) different inseam options, depending on your height and preferred length. Other perks include the brushed fabric, the discreet side pockets, the waist-sculpting band, and that V-shaped, booty-hugging back seam.
Key Specs:
| Materials | 77% polyester, 23% spandex |
| Compression Level | High |
| Lift Features | Countoured seams |
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Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
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