Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Visibly Firming Refillable Body Cream with Caffeine-Rich Guaraná
by Sol de Janeiro · body_care
Editor's Take
A well executed liquid crystal emulsion loaded with Amazonian oils and caffeine-rich Guaraná, but built on a conventional silicone and synthetic fragrance base that keeps it out of clean territory.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.4 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 5.9 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.0 / 10
The Verdict
This is a modern body cream that delivers on immediate cosmetic smoothing and rich hydration through a biomimetic emulsion structure rare in the category. The Guaraná-Cupuaçu-Brazil Nut complex does real work at active levels, and the liquid crystal base helps those botanicals perform. But the formula leans hard on Phenyl Trimethicone for slip, undisclosed synthetic fragrance for the signature scent, and a roster of six disclosed allergens. The result is a premium sensory experience with genuine efficacy drivers, compromised by a conventional performance base. Worth it for daily indulgence if you prioritize texture and glow over clean credentials, but the fragrance load and silicone reliance make this a pass for sensitive or ingredient-conscious users.
Full INCI list
Aqua (Water, Eau), Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dodecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Parfum (Fragrance), Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit (Açaí) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuaçu) Seed Butter, Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil Nut) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Paullinia Cupana (Guaraná) Seed Extract, Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Squalane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene