Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Body Cream
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MoisturizingPhenyl trimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 10 moreWorks
“The most deliciously, rich, buttery moisturiser with a fragrance that I can only describe as coconut-vanilla-loveliness…and if it gives me a Brazilian bum-bum, I’m even more on board!”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.
Anti-agingIlex paraguariensis leaf extract, TocopherolNot delivered
“Açaí Oil: This super fruit and antioxidant-packed powerhouse helps keep skin looking and feeling young.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - ilex paraguariensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient ilex paraguariensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ilex paraguariensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Methyl glucose sesquistearate~4.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearatePhenyl trimethicone~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeDodecane~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholParfum~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateSodium hyaluronate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCocos nucifera oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilEuterpe oleracea fruit oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterBertholletia excelsa seed oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paullinia cupana seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ilex guayusa leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating
More about Ilex paraguariensis leaf extractBixa orellana seed extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilSqualane~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMica~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Citral~0.1–0.25%
Coumarin~0.1–0.2%
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Phenyl trimethicone, Dodecane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Cocos nucifera oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Bertholletia excelsa seed oil, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Ilex guayusa leaf extract, Ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, Bixa orellana seed extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Sodium phytate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sorbitan isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Coumarin, Eugenol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Sol de JaneiroBrazilian Bum Bum Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MCoBeautySmoothing Body Cream | OuaiBody Crème by Ouai | M3 NaturalsBum Bum Firming Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $81.00 | $19.99−$61.01 | — | $20.81−$60.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 7 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Benzophenone-4 | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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