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Here’s a bright and delightfully sensory look at Sol de Janeiro, a vibrant beauty brand inspired by Brazil’s sun-kissed culture and joyful self-expression:

Brand Story & Ethos

  • Founded in 2015 by Heela Yang, Camila Pierotti, and Marc Capra, Sol de Janeiro was born from an encounter on a Brazilian beach, where founder Heela felt profound body confidence and freedom. She channeled that inspiration into a brand celebrating self-love and inclusivity.

  • The name means “Sun of January”, symbolizing the peak of Brazilian summer and the warmth the brand wants to bring to every moment.

  • The guiding principle: “Love it. Flaunt it. You’ve got it.”—a bold message of body positivity, confidence, and celebration of all shapes, sizes, and colors. (turn0search10, turn0search5)

Hero Product & Signature Scent

  • Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, their flagship product, is a firming body cream enriched with caffeine-heavy guaraná, hydrating cupuaçu butter, antioxidant açaí oil, and Brazil nut oil. It deeply moisturizes while imparting a silky, glowing finish.(turn0news13turn0search3)

  • Its addictive fragrance, Cheirosa 62™, blends salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla—the scent of Brazilian summers, named after the cultural surge of 1962. (“Cheirosa” means “incredibly delicious scent”)

  • The cream’s popularity is staggering: one tub sells every 6 seconds globally—a testament to its cult status and global appeal.

Range & Expansion

  • Building on that success, Sol de Janeiro now offers:

    • Body mists like Cheirosa 62 and Cheirosa 71

    • Body butters, oils, scrubs, and face/body skincare

    • Haircare (Brazilian Joia line)

    • Lip care (e.g. Açaí Berry and Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu balms)

    • SPF body lotions (Rio Radiance collection)

Impact & Recognition

  • Massive growth: In 2023, Sol de Janeiro reported a 267% sales increase to $267 million. Their success led to a 2021 acquisition by Groupe L’Occitane, valuing the brand at $450 million.

  • The brand has appeared on rankings like Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and received honors for prestige and innovation.

  • Its virality on TikTok (850M+ views under #SoldeJaneiro) and influencer collaborations (e.g., Barbie Ferreira) have solidified its social media power.

Clean & Luxe Philosophy

  • Committed to clean beauty: PETA-certified cruelty-free and mostly vegan (aiming 100% by 2025), dermatologist-tested, and compliant with global safety standards.

  • Their packaging uses 25–50% post-consumer recycled plastic, aiming for 100% by 2025. They also ethically source rainforest ingredients.

Bottom Line: Sol de Janeiro isn’t just a beauty brand—it’s a cultural sensation. Blending playful indulgence with body positivity, sun-drenched allure, and product efficacy, it has earned a place in beauty lovers’ hearts around the world.

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