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Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
The cult pistachio-caramel body cream: fast-absorbing and irresistibly scented, but firming results are modest for the price.
7.5
Good
Beauty score
#6 of 6 body
Community
—/10
- Format
- Cream
- Size
- 8.1 fl oz
- Price per oz
- $5.91 / oz
- Price tier
- Prestige
Made for: Normal skin · Dry skin
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score
The verdict
The cult pistachio-caramel body cream: fast-absorbing and irresistibly scented, but firming results are modest for the price.
Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is Sol de Janeiro's signature body cream, made with guaraná extract, cupuaçu butter, açaí oil and squalane and scented with the brand's Cheirosa 62 fragrance of pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla. Its fast-absorbing texture and instantly recognizable scent made it a social media bestseller. The brand cites a 34-person clinical study for visible firming, while editor reviews mostly praise its hydration, glow and scent. It contains Brazil nut oil and fragrance, so it does not suit nut allergies or scent-sensitive skin.
Best for
- Anyone who wants body care that doubles as fragrance
- Dry to normal skin that likes a quick-absorbing cream
- Layering with the matching Cheirosa 62 mist
What we love
- Addictive pistachio, salted caramel and vanilla scent that lingers on skin
- Fast-absorbing texture, according to the brand
- Rich in butters and oils including cupuaçu, açaí and squalane
- Refill pod and several sizes from 25 ml to 240 ml
- Leaves a subtle glowy sheen that editors praise for summer skin
Worth knowing
- Firming and cellulite claims rest on the brand's own 34-person study
- Heavily fragranced, so not for scent-sensitive skin
- Contains Brazil nut oil, so unsuitable for nut allergies
- Expensive per ounce for a body cream
How it scored
The breakdown.
Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.
7.5Good
Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.
- Results30%7.2
Editors praise the hydration and sunlit glow, but the visible firming and cellulite claims rest on the brand's own small study rather than independent evidence.
- Formula & ingredients20%7.0
Pleasant butters, oils, squalane and hyaluronate, but fragrance sits high in the list and the firming active is a plant extract rather than a proven ingredient.
- Texture & experience15%9.0
The fast-absorbing texture and the Cheirosa 62 pistachio-caramel scent are the main reasons people repurchase.
- Value20%6.6
$48 for 240 ml is premium for a body moisturizer, though the brand offers a refill pod and smaller sizes.
- Community love15%8.6
One of the most talked-about body creams online, with lasting love for the scent and steady skepticism about the firming claims.
Beauty profile
Inside the bottle.
Texture
Fast-absorbing body cream with a subtle shimmer from mica
Format
Cream
Fragrance
Contains fragrance — Cheirosa 62: pistachio and almond, heliotrope and jasmine, vanilla, salted caramel and sandalwood
Size
8.1 fl oz / 240 ml
Key ingredients
Ingredient encyclopedia →- SqSqualaneHydrators — ingredient guide
- HaHyaluronic acidHydrators — ingredient guide
- GlGlycerinHydrators — ingredient guide
What’s in it: Guaraná (Paullinia cupana) seed extract for visible firming, cupuaçu butter, açaí and Brazil nut oils, plant squalane and sodium hyaluronate; contains fragrance and Brazil nut.
How to use
Massage into skin, focusing on areas you want to firm and smooth; the brand's clinical study used it twice daily.
Claims & certifications
- Refillable
Full ingredient list (INCI)39 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand
- Aqua (Water, Eau),
- Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate,
- Phenyl Trimethicone,
- Dodecane,
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,
- Parfum (Fragrance),
- Cetearyl Alcohol,
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate,
- Glyceryl Caprylate,
- Glycerin,
- Cetyl Alcohol,
- Paullinia Cupana (Guaraná) Seed Extract,
- Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuaçu) Seed Butter,
- Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil,
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit (Açaí) Oil,
- Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil Nut) Seed Oil,
- Sodium Hyaluronate,
- Squalane,
- Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract,
- Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract,
- Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil,
- Bixa Orellana Seed Extract,
- Tocopherol,
- Mica,
- Sodium Phytate,
- Xanthan Gum,
- Sorbitan Isostearate,
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate,
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer,
- Ethylhexylglycerin,
- Phenoxyethanol,
- Benzyl Alcohol,
- Benzyl Salicylate,
- Citral,
- Coumarin,
- Hydroxycitronellal,
- Limonene,
- Tin Oxide,
- CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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What people say
Straight from the source.
Verbatim from Reddit, forums, blogs and the beauty press — linked, so you can read the whole thread.
3 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 1 mixed
Who What WearPositive
This is it—the most iconic beauty product within the Sol de Janeiro line and one of the most iconic beauty products of all time.
Who What WearMixed
Do you need Bum Bum cream? Absolutely not. But is it worth the money? Sure.
Who What WearPositive
The shimmer in Bum Bum cream doesn't leave you looking like a disco ball but instead delivers a sunlit glow that has limbs sparkling under the summer sun
Price & value
Is it worth it?
Typical price
$48.00
for 8.1 fl oz / 240 ml
Per ounce
$5.91
DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury
About 79% more per ounce than the typical body we review. Our value score: 6.6/10 for a prestige pick.
Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.
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FAQ
Good questions.
Does Brazilian Bum Bum Cream really firm skin?
Sol de Janeiro cites a clinical study of 34 participants using it twice daily for four weeks for visible firming and reduced look of cellulite. Editor reviews mainly praise its hydration, glow and scent, and independent evidence for firming is limited.
What does Bum Bum Cream smell like?
It uses the brand's Cheirosa 62 fragrance, with pistachio and almond on top, heliotrope and jasmine in the middle and vanilla, salted caramel and sandalwood in the dry-down.
Is Bum Bum Cream safe for nut allergies?
No. The brand notes that it contains Brazil nut seed oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid it.
Does it come in a refill?
Yes. The 240 ml cream is sold as a refill pod, which the brand says uses 89% less plastic than a new jar.
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