Sol de Janeiro's new shimmer cream is the secret to luminous skin all summer
Mirror's shopping writer Grace tested out Sol de Janeiro's new limited-edition body cream that gives the skin a golden glow and smells like warm, toasty caramel
It feels like summer has officially landed in the UK with the glorious, sunny weather we've been having. And that can only mean one thing, it's time to get our warm weather bodycare products sorted.There's nothing better than coming off the beach or getting ready for dinner and taking a soothing shower, followed up with some luxurious products. And Sol De Janeiro's latest limited-edition drop is literally summer in a tub.
If glowing, golden skin and dessert-sweet scents are on your summer wish list, the Cheirosa 71 Body Cream is about to become your new obsession. This cream is somehow both a rich yet lightweight product packed full of nourishing ingredients that really makes your complexion glow.
It's infused with macadamia nut oil to keep skin soft and nourished, while the golden mica leaves behind that luminous sheen that gives off that "I just got back from the beach" vibe.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 71 Body Cream review
I'm a big fan of the Sol de Janeiro sprays, and I've tried out their Delicia Drench Body Butter before. So I went in expecting this new product to have a similar thick, buttery consistency and was pleasantly surprised to find it was a bit lighter and creamier. In the summer, I don't like to use thick and heavy moisturisers, so this one perfectly fit the bill. I am also someone who wants to look ridiculously glowy and shiny. However, there's a fine line for me between looking perfectly radiant and looking glittery, and I'm talking Edward Cullen in Twilight glittery. The latter is exactly what I don't want.
Luckily for me, the finish was a gorgeous luminous sheen, and the subtle shimmer was the perfect level. I would 100% take this on holiday as a post-beach day/pre-dinner body glow.
Additionally, if you're someone who shops for body care based on scent first, this cream will be right up your street. It has the same smell as the Cheriosa 71 Body Mist, and if you haven't smelt that before, think rich caramelised vanilla, toasted macadamia nut, and a sweetness that lingers all day long.
For me, the scent just borders on being too sweet. I'm more of a sea salt, citrus, and cotton fragrance fan (like The White Company's Sea Salt Lotion or Jo Malone's Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body Creme) . However, I do appreciate how long-lasting the smell actually is, it's one that you can still smell on your skin hours later.
It's also worth noting that this is a limited-edition product so it will not be sticking around permenantley. And it's one that I cannot wait to take away on holiday.
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