The Legendary Sol de Janeiro Range is Now Available in South Africa
Great news beauties, the REAL Sol de Janeiro range is now available in South Africa! After some sneaky shenanigans involving counterfeit goods at another big SA retailer, South Africa’s Prestige Cosmetics has confirmed that it will be Sol de Janeiro’s official distributor in the region. The brand officially launched in Arc stores this week and will soon be available online and in-store.
I got my hands on a few samples from the Sol de Janeiro range to help you decide what must-haves to add to your cart to get your body beach-ready this summer.
For those who haven’t already joined the Sol de Janeiro fan club, the brand is a crowd favourite amongst beauty editors, social media influencers, and beauty enthusiasts alike thanks to its iconic Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist, and many more. The Sol de Janeiro product range features delicious-smelling moisturisers, scrubs, perfume mists, haircare, suncare, and more… Basically everything you need to get ready for the beach this summer.
The most coveted Sol de Janeiro body care product is most definitely the iconic Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (pronounced “boom boom,” in case you were wondering), but does it live up to the hype? Just one whiff of this whipped body care cream is enough to delight your senses, and applying it you instantly realise what all the fuss is about. Not only is the product soft and luxuriously creamy but it gives your skin and instant iridescence that screams “healthy glow!”
If you’re looking for a new moisturiser for dry skin, then this much-talked-about product will offer you the hydration of your dreams. My skin continued to feel soft and hydrated for hours after using this cream. Better still? It’s fast-absorbing and melts into the skin like nobody’s business, ensuring your skin is perfectly moisturised without any residue for hours.
Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is available at Arc stores in 3 sizes: R240ml (R1,095), 75ml (R545), and a 25ml mini (R565 for 3 mini body creams including 1 x Brazilian Bum Bum Cream).
If you’re crazy for beautiful-smelling scents then you’ll love the range of Sol de Janeiro signature scents like the Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist (creamy pistachio, with a hint of salted caramel, jasmine petals and vanilla), Bom Dia Bright (a plum and vanilla woods scent) and Rio Radiance (a mid-solar, warm sand and amber scent).
When it comes to body care, Sol de Janeiro pulls out all the stops. The brand’s scrubs and body washes make it such a treat to shower, and your skin feels like a million bucks after the Sol de Janeiro treatment. Follow these treats for the senses with a Sol de Janeiro body moisturiser and you’ll be on cloud nine.
But it’s not just body creams and beautiful sprays, Sol de Janeiro also has a great haircare range. I am besotted with the Brazilian Glossy Nourishing Hair Oil. Formulated to improve the health and appearance of dry, lacklustre strands, this formula contains Brazilian patauá, buriti, and pequi oils high in antioxidants, fatty acids, and essential vitamins for deeply moisturised, smooth, shiny hair. Just a few drops of this versatile hydrating oil can be used on damp or dry hair to eliminate frizz, provide heat protection, and add weightless moisture.
The brand also boasts beauty gift sets aplenty, just in time for the festive season. Need a gift for a special friend? Go with the Body Paradise Minis kit with a mini Brazilian Bum Bum, Delícia Drench, and Bom Dia Bright. Or maybe you’re shopping for your mom who could use a luxe travel routine? The Beija Flor Jet Set will become an integral part of her holiday body care. And if you’re shopping for a teenage girl, you won’t go wrong with one of the Tiktok-viral Sol de Janeiro perfume mists. The Bum Bum Jet Set is another winner for the festive season and comes with three travel-size Sol de Janeiro minis.
Shop the full Sol de Janeiro range at your nearest Arc store now or on the Arc website.
