Research-based review. This review was synthesized from public reviews listed under Sources. GoSavify has not tested Sol de Janeiro products yet, and the score is our estimate from that evidence. How we review.
3.4
out of 5
Medium evidence
Beloved scents and body creams, but its online store gets complaints about deliveries and refunds.
Best for: Fans of Brazilian Bum Bum Cream and its fragrance mists.
What people like
- Reviewers love the scents and their longevity
- Free shipping from $35
- Referral and student discounts
What could be better
- Trustpilot rating of 2.3 from about 120 reviews
- Reports of missing items and orders marked delivered
- Returns carry a handling fee
What Sol de Janeiro sells
Prices from soldejaneiro.com; the store's price at checkout is the one that counts. Photos: Sol de Janeiro.
Is Sol de Janeiro legit?
Short answer: yes, Sol de Janeiro is a real store, and our score is 3.4 out of 5. The main caveat: Trustpilot rating of 2.3 from about 120 reviews.
It sells body creams, washes, perfume mists, hair care and gift sets through its own website, soldejaneiro.com. Public ratings: Trustpilot (soldejaneiro.com) 2.3 (123). Returns: Full and partial returns within 30 days of purchase for a refund, subject to a handling fee.
Our take: legitimate, but read the downsides below before you buy.
Quality
Sol de Janeiro's 123 Trustpilot reviews average 2.3. Many like the scents, packaging and longevity; some say recent products changed in texture or smell, or had leaks and broken sprayers.
Price and value
Products cost about $26 to $70, and bundles less. Referring a friend gives each of you $15, and students get a discount.
Shipping and returns
Orders of $35 or more ship free and ship in one to three business days. Full and partial returns within 30 days are refunded, minus a handling fee.
Customer service
The profile is unclaimed. Reviewers describe email-only support with few clear answers. Sephora and Ulta sell the same products.
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What is Sol de Janeiro?
Sol de Janeiro makes body creams, body washes, perfume mists and hair care in its Cheirosa scents. Mists cost about $26 to $38 and creams more.
Category: Beauty
Website: soldejaneiro.com
