Sol de Janeiro’s popularity may have skyrocketed thanks to its beloved Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (sales increased 199% in the last nine months of 2023!), but the brand’s entire line of tropical-scented, targeted products has also taken off. Celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Hilary Duff, and Selena Gomez have all raved about Sol de Janeiro, while stars like Anitta, Barbie Ferreira, and Sofia Richie Grainge have each collaborated with the beauty brand—most recently, Richie Grainge was featured in Sol de Janeiro’s Summer 2024 campaign, which will launch a line of sunscreens.
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The Bum Bum Cream, a TikTok favorite, retails for $48, while the Cheirosa scented mist starts at $24 for a 90mL bottle. While not premium, they’re still a cut above Sol de Janeiro’s competitors. Fans of Sol de Janeiro have found that they can get similar products for almost half the price at Bath & Body Works. Since spending less money means buying more beauty products, we decided to give these two Sol de Janeiros a try at Bath & Body Works.
What kind of place is Sol de Janeiro?
Sol de Janeiro is an American beauty brand that makes body care, hair care, sun care, and fragrance products that are paraben and phthalate free, using sustainably sourced ingredients from around the world. Named after the January sun, when the sun reaches its highest point during the Brazilian summer, the cult beauty brand features plus-size models in its ads and pages, and appeals to a broad consumer base thanks to its appealing scents and solution-focused proposition.
For example, the popular Brazilian Bum Bum Cream promises to smooth and firm the skin, protect against environmental damage, and provide maximum hydration. Likewise, Beija Flor Elasti-Cream aims to boost collagen and give users “elastic, velvety, youthful-looking skin,” while Bom Dia Bright Cream brightens the skin and renews its texture.
Sol de Janeiro backs up its claims with transparent information about how its products performed in clinical trials, giving customers a clear sense of what to expect from their purchase. Aiming to make customers feel the peak of summer all year round, no matter where they are, the brand also prioritizes sustainability. Sol de Janeiro is PETA certified for animal testing, maintains a 100% cruelty-free product range, and its products do not contain microplastics, mineral oils, or sulfates. The brand intends all of its plastic packaging to be reusable, recyclable, and recoverable, and offers product refills to help reduce plastic use.
Best Sol de Janeiro Dupes at Bath & Body Works
Social media users have noticed that Bath & Body Works' summer 2024 collection, due out in May, features scents that are very similar to some of Sol de Janeiro's most popular perfumes. Here are the fake perfumes they've been loving: Oh, and they're all on sale!
67% OFF – Pink Paradise Fine Fragrance Mist
Pink Paradise combines pink dragonfruit, wild hibiscus, and blush moss to capture the feeling of watching a sunset on a tropical island. The scent is similar to Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa 68 Beija Flor fragrance mist, which also has notes of pink dragonfruit, hibiscus, lychee essence, Brazilian jasmine, ocean breeze, pure vanilla, and sun musk. One TikToker called Pink Paradise an “exact replica” of Cheirosa 68, and YouTuber Connor Loves Candles named Pink Paradise one of his favorite Bath & Body Works scents of all time. Bath & Body Works also offers Pink Paradise as a body wash and a diamond shimmer mist.
$5.95 at Bath & Body Works (originally $17.95)
67% Off – Vacation Vibe Fine Fragrance Mist
This mist has become a trending topic on TikTok for its indulgent blend of whipped pistachio, sun-kissed jasmine, and praline amber, which is similar to Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 62 Brazilian Crush fragrance mist , which also features notes of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla. One Bath & Body Works shopper said she liked Vacation Vibe better than Cheirosa 62, but noted that when layering the mists, “the two products kind of blend together.” Vacation Vibe also comes as a body wash.
$5.95 at Bath & Body Works (originally $17.95)
67% OFF – Solar Shine Fine Fragrance Mist
Bath & Body Works' Solar Shine combines glowing coconut, sun-kissed tuberose, and bronzed tonka, and has been compared to Sol de Janeiro's Rio Radiance fragrance mist, which also has notes of solar tuberose, lavender de coco, and creamy vanilla. One TikToker thought Solar Shine was slightly sweeter than Rio Radiance, while another thought the two scents were “very similar.” Solar Shine is also sold as a body wash.
$5.95 at Bath & Body Works (originally $17.95)
Buy 2 Get 1 Free – Gingham Goregous Fine Fragrance Mist
Although not part of Bath & Body Works' Summer 2024 collection, Gingham Gorgeous is a perfect replacement for several Sol de Janeiro fragrances, and is a blend of pink strawberry, peach nectar, and peony blossoms, sometimes referred to as a replacement for Cheirosa 68. One of Bath & Body Works' core fragrances, Gingham Gorgeous is available in a variety of body care products, including body lotions, body washes, and body creams.
$18.95 at Bath & Body Works
Buy 2 Get 1 Free – Into the Night Fine Fragrance Mist
Bath & Body Works' Into the Night may be a bit muskier than Cheirosa 68, but some people use it as a stand-in for their Sol de Janeiro scent—after all, everyone's nose is different! Into the Night contains raspberry noir, amber crystals, velvety rose petals, creamy patchouli, and mocha musk for a scent that Bath & Body Works describes as “a timeless, glamorous, and captivating night in the city.” If you're looking to add a little sparkle to your life, Into the Night also comes in a Diamond Shimmer Mist and a variety of body care products.
$18.95 at Bath & Body Works
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