This Body Cream With Nearly 40k Perfect Ratings Moisturizes, Tightens Skin and Smells Like a Tropical Vacation

Published Mar 11, 2025 11:30 pm ET


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Warm weather calls for breezy dresses and shorts, which means your legs will see the light of day for the first time in months. Enter Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, the viral body moisturizer that not only deeply hydrates but also tightens your skin and leaves you smelling like a summer dream — think salted caramel, pistachio and vanilla wrapped in a warm, sunlit glow.

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This fast-absorbing, caffeine-infused formula visibly tightens and smooths the skin while cupuaçu butter delivers next-level hydration. It melts right in, leaving a soft, dewy finish without any sticky residue — ideal for those hot, humid days when you want to glow but not feel greasy.

And while reviewers are OBSESSED with the scent, the cream is also known for working wonders tightening skin. “I could NOT believe how quickly I saw results after starting to use this on my dear old booty,” says one reviewer. “The improvement was so noticeable I’ve also started to use it on my thighs as well, just to see if I can tighten up any of my cellulite-y bits there, too. But my butt looks amazing! I highly recommend it if you’re a little self-conscious.”

If you’re looking for a summer-ready body cream that keeps your skin soft, smooth and smelling irresistible, Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is it. One swipe, and you’ll get why the internet can’t get enough.

Maria Correa is a writer who loves making information accessible to others and good storytelling. She began her career as a copywriter intern who had to Google “What is copywriting?” but has since gotten the opportunity to create dozens of print and social media campaigns for well-known international and local brands in English and Spanish. She’s also well-versed in the world of SEO writing. When she’s not writing articles, you’ll find Maria walking around her neighborhood in Puerto Rico, filling out the pages of a coloring book, and writing fiction stories.

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