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A 101 GUIDE TO SOL DE JANEIRO

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Harnessing the power of clinically proven technologies and the greatest ingredients of Brazil, Sol de Janeiro are all about ‘body joy’. The trio behind the brand were inspired by the country’s joyful attitude – free from judgement and no one way of looking or feeling beautiful. Their luxurious lineup of body and hair formulations are powered by luscious textures and irresistible scents, to allow you to play up and show off your very best assets.

From their cult-favourite Brazilian Bum Bum Cream to their heavenly Cheirosa 68 Perfume Mist, they’re all about releasing Brazilian beauty secrets into the wild.Their latest wonder, the Beija FlorBiggie, boomerangs skin back to its bouncy self with a cocktail ofcacay oil and vegan collagen to support cell turnover and reveal resilient, silky-smoothskin. Sol de Janeiro’s top tip?Slather this luscious texture all over your neck and chestwith their ‘Biggie’ 500ml size,there’senough lusciousness to go around. 

Ready to unleash your inner Brazilian Goddess? Take a look at our detailed Sol de Janeiro guide and discover the best products for your complexion. Plus, read top tips from our Cult Concierge expert, Luckie.

THE BEST SOL DE JANEIRO PRODUCTS

Discover the best Sol de Janeiro products – as picked by our Cult Concierge experts – that will transform your body confidence and tantalise your senses.

Serving up some serious moisture from head to toe, Sol de Janeiro’s Delicia Drench Body Butter banishes dry skin to leave your limbs soft, supple and silky smooth. Powered by the brand’s signature Brazilian Soothing Complex (a blend of copaiba resin and passionflower seed oil), this everyday essential replenishes the protective barrier with essential fatty acids to lock in moisture for longer.

Instantly lifting your mood, Sol de Janeiro’s 59 Perfume Mist leaves a tantalising trail wherever you go. Evoking the warmth of the Brazilian sunset, the sweet yet creamy fragrance fuses fresh notes of velvet plum and vanilla orchid with sugared violet. Now if that hasn’t cured your sweet tooth, we don’t know what will.

It’s no secret that Brazilians’ favourite body part is their ​​derriére, so it was a no-brainer that the brand would launch a body cream to keep our bottoms their smoothest. Sol de Janerio's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is enriched with one of the world’s most potent caffeine forms (guaraná) to perk up posteriors and minimise cellulite. And it’s become a cult favourite for that very reason.

Swaddle your skin in Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian 4 Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel. Transforming from a silky cream to a rich lather, it envelopes your body in a nourishing blend of butters and oils that melt into your skin to soften and hydrate. It’s topped off with a sweet, nutty fragrance that will have you smelling delicious all day long.

Wit notes of abundant florals, ripe fruit and soft sea breezes, all you need is a few spritzes of Sol de Janerio's Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '68 Beija Flor Perfume Mist and you will transported you to Rio’s vibrant shores. An uplifting fragrance made from sustainably sourced ingredients mirrors the joy of the Tropicalia Movement in 1968, which influenced everything from music and art to theatre and poetry.

Sol de Janerio's Body Dia Bright Body Cream will leave your skin feeling the softest it’s ever been. Slather yourself in its ultra-nourishing and deeply-exfoliating formula, powered by cupuaçu butter and fruit AHAs. Exfoliate rough skin and leave it radiant instead.

Keep your pout kissable at all times with Sol de Janeiro's Brazilian Kiss Cupuacu Lip Butter. It contains cupuaçu butter (the Amazonian equivalent to shea butter) and oh-so-conditioning coconut oil to leave your lips irresistibly smooth.

Want to get the inside scoop on the Sol de Janeiro collection? Cue: our Cult Concierge expert, Luckie!

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