What is Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada?

The Body Badalada Lotion is part of Sol de Janeiro’s expanding body care collection and is designed to hydrate and visibly brighten the skin. It’s marketed as a lightweight lotion that still delivers on moisture:

• Weightless second-skin finish
• Formulated to soothe and nourish
• Sinks in without stickiness
• Infused with skincare ingredients to hydrate and lock in moisture
• Features the iconic Cheirosa 62 fragrance

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Key Ingredients

Brazilian Sugarcane – to boost surface hydration by drawing moisture into the skin

Hyaluronic Acid Blend – 7 different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to drive moisture deep into the skin’s layers

Cactus Pear Extract – rich in antioxidants to help protect from environmental aggressors, and Vitamin K

Brazil Nut Oil – rich in vitamin E and omegas 3 and 6, to help boost moisture.

My Review

As it has been pretty warm here in the UK recently, I have really been enjoying this new addition to the Sol de Janeiro line up.

Texture & Absorption: A Summer-Perfect Emulsion

The texture of Body Badalada is what really won me over. It’s a beautifully light emulsion that glides over the skin and sinks in almost instantly. There’s zero greasiness or stickiness and it just leaves hydrated, comforted skin with a silky finish.

I find it perfect for daytime use and I think it’s such a great product for the warmer months when you still want to moisturise but without feeling like your skin’s wearing a heavy coat. It leaves my skin feeling fresh, soft, and lightly scented, which is ideal post-shower.

The Scent

Let’s be honest, Sol de Janeiro’s fragrances are half the reason we’re here, and Body Badalada doesn’t disappoint. It’s infused with the same addictive Cheirosa 62 scent; think warm pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla. It’s just as delicious as the original in my beloved Bum Bum Cream, but perhaps a touch softer and more wearable during the day.

The scent lingers beautifully on the skin without being overwhelming. Just like Bum Bum cream, I absolutely love it.

Packaging

I really like the pump packaging this lotion comes in. It’s so much more convenient than a tub, especially when you’re in a rush or applying it to slightly damp skin after a shower. No messy lids or scooping, just a few pumps and you’re good to go.

Bum Bum Cream vs Body Badalada

As you probably know, I love the original Bum Bum Cream, and always will. That rich, bouncy texture is so luxurious, but I’ll admit, in the hotter months, it can feel a little heavy.

Body Badalada is a brilliant alternative if you want the same gorgeous scent and hydrating benefits, but in a lighter, more breathable texture. Think of it as the perfect summer swap. It is ideal for morning moisturising, layering with fragrance, or for anyone who prefers lotion over cream.

Final Thoughts

If you love Sol de Janeiro’s scents and want a hydrating body lotion that’s light yet effective, Body Badalada is a total winner. The formula feels like silk on the skin, delivers that instant softness, and smells like a summer holiday in Brazil.

In case you still haven’t discovered Bum Bum Cream, have a read of my Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream Review.

Where to buy it

Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada Vitamin Infused Body Lotion is £32 for 400ml and available now via the link below. Use code REALLYREESPH for 20% off