What are the Key Ingredients in this Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream?

a) Guaraná

Found in Amazon, Guaraná is a climbing plant that has five times more caffeine than coffee itself, and is known for its ability to tighten sagging skin. Other benefits of this caffeine rich guarana include stimulating blood flow, removing excess fluids, and preventing excessive accumulation of fat in cells.

b) Emollients

This cream consists of a variety of emollients, including coconut oil, açaí seed oil, cupuaçu seed butter, Brazil nut oil, and many more. These fatty-acids-rich emollients are able to soften and moisturize dry skin, thereby preventing water loss. Açaí oil is an antioxidant packed powerhouse that can help protect skin from free radicals, hence preventing premature wrinkles and fine lines. Finally, the selenium-rich Brazil nut oil functions to support the skin’s natural self defense whilst imparting a healthy glow. 

c) Fragrance

As the brand emphasises the presence of fragrance in this body lotion, we recommend that you opt for other alternatives if you have sensitive skin. This is because fragrance is prone to cause skin irritation. On the other hand, if you love body creams and lotions with fragrance, despite it not doing your skin any favour, go for it!

Is Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream a Cruelty-Free Product?

All of Sol de Janeiro’s products are formulated with skin-loving ingredients that have long been utilised in Brazilian skincare for generations. These ingredients are sustainably sourced from certified suppliers for the protection of the Amazon Rainforest, hence cruelty-free and vegan. Even better, they’re free from phthalates, sulfates and parabens and utilise only recyclable packaging. 

Bum Bum Cream comes in 80% FSC-certified recycled materials, and the container’s plastic pieces are recyclable in certain regions in Brazil.

How Much Does the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream Cost?

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream costs $48 per 240ml, $22 per 75ml, and $10 per 25ml. To see if it suits you, we recommend that you start with the smaller jar and move your way up to the bigger one. As mentioned above, a little of the product goes a long way, you can expect to see results with only small amounts of the lotion used. Even when used daily, a full-size jar is able to last several months.

What We Like and Dislike About the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

Pros

The application of this nutrient-rich body cream is fairly straightforward. It melts quickly into the skin and we love that the shimmer imparts a contouring effect on the skin. When used as a hand cream, the Bum Bum Cream can leave the skin feeling soft even after using tons of hand sanitizer and washing your hands. 

There are mixed results as seen in users when it comes to the product’s claim of smoothing and firming the skin. Some users noticed improvement in skin texture when they used this lotion on their thighs, belly and buttocks. Dimples in their skin did somewhat fade and their overall skin texture felt more elastic and hydrated than it was before.

The most popular attribute of the lotion is its addictive scent. We think it’s one of the best-smelling lotions out there. The scent is made up of coconut, pistachio and salted caramel—a perfect reminiscent of a tropical vacation by the beach. We also love that the scent is long-lasting without being too overwhelming.

Cons

Albeit its skin tightening ability, the effect isn’t much different. The majority experienced a slight countering effect though, courtesy of the shimmer in the lotion, along with the overall healthier appearance of moisturized skin. It makes the skin look great, but does not reduce cellulite.

Some users also reported that the body cream took too long to absorb and left some residual greasiness. If this happened to be your experience, we suggest you give the product enough time to absorb before putting on tight, fitting clothes.

Lastly, some also claimed that the fragrance seemed unpleasantly synthetic or overwhelmingly strong. We believe it’s a matter of preference.

Our Final Thoughts On Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

The formula of this body cream delivers long-lasting moisturizing effects, and we love that a small amount goes a long way for that luxurious hydration. All in all, Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is better at preventing sagging skin rather than correcting it, but we find that the tropical fragrance alone make this moisturizer worth trying.