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Body · February 8, 2026 · 3 min read

Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

by Sol de Janeiro · $48

"The scent is the whole personality — and the personality is 'vacation.'"

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Rating
4.7/5
Price
$48
Repurchase
Yes

Verdict —A cult classic for a reason. Skin looks luminous, smells like pistachio and caramel.

If you've walked past a Sephora in the last five years, you know this smell. Salted caramel, pistachio, vanilla, a little something floral underneath. It is aggressively pleasant.

But the cream itself deserves credit beyond the scent. The whipped texture melts into skin without that greasy body-butter film, and the guaraná extract genuinely gives your legs and shoulders that expensive-looking sheen. I use it after every shower in the summer and layer it under the perfume mist for maximum staying power.

One jar lasts me about six weeks. I have never not repurchased.

Pros
  • +That signature Cheirosa '62 scent lingers for hours
  • +Whipped, non-greasy texture
  • +Guaraná gives skin a subtle tightened look
Cons
  • Fragrance is polarizing — try before you commit
  • The 240ml jar disappears fast
One more time, in case you scrolled past —
Exclusive Reader Deal
25% off Bum Bum minis + free perfume mist