# Sol de Janeiro skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/sol-de-janeiro

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Sol de Janeiro is an American skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2021.

[prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/loccitane-international-sa-announces-offer-from-controlling-shareholder-to-take-company-private-302130219.html) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groupe_L%27Occitane) [group.loccitane.com](https://group.loccitane.com/legal-notice)

Sol de Janeiro is beloved for its rich body creams, decadent body washes, and transportive mists, which utilize nourishing formulas to deeply condition the skin. Its products suit normal, dry, and combination skin types best due to their deeply moisturizing formulations. For acne-prone skin, the Beija Flor Elasti-Cream stands out as a targeted choice for hydration and texture support. Together, these thoughtful offerings deliver lasting comfort and a refined appearance to the daily routine.

- [Cruelty-free · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/sol-de-janerio/)
- [Vegan · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/sol-de-janerio/)

This page covers some of the most popular Sol de Janeiro products; for the whole Sol de Janeiro range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg4106aac316).

## Questions and answers

### Is Sol de Janeiro worth it?

Sol de Janeiro is worth considering for dry skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior. The Sol de Janeiro products on this page include fragrance.

### What are Sol de Janeiro's best products?

Sol de Janeiro's best product featured on this page is the Beija Flor Elasti-Cream. Lovi rates it High for dry skin.

### Does Sol de Janeiro cause breakouts?

Sol de Janeiro is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as Lovi rates the Sol de Janeiro-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

### Is Sol de Janeiro fragrance-free?

No, the Sol de Janeiro products on this page contain fragrance, as seen with Beija Flor Elasti-Cream.

### What are the key ingredients in Sol de Janeiro products?

Sol de Janeiro products feature key ingredients such as [coconut oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/coconut-oil) and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/glycerin), which help support skin moisture and softness.

### How do I build a Sol de Janeiro skincare routine?

To build a Sol de Janeiro skincare routine, shoppers can use the Beija Flor Elasti-Cream to help nourish dry skin. Lovi rates the Sol de Janeiro-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Sol de Janeiro?

Good alternatives to Sol de Janeiro include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands also offer options for various skin types and routines.

### Sol de Janeiro vs CeraVe: which is better?

Sol de Janeiro is better for dry skin, where Lovi rates the Sol de Janeiro-focused routine Superior compared to High for CeraVe. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, both brands reach a Superior fit level.

### Who owns Sol de Janeiro, and where is it from?

Sol de Janeiro is an American brand founded in 2015, owned by L'Occitane Group since 2021.

[prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/loccitane-international-sa-announces-offer-from-controlling-shareholder-to-take-company-private-302130219.html) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groupe_L%27Occitane) [group.loccitane.com](https://group.loccitane.com/legal-notice)

### Is Sol de Janeiro cruelty-free?

Yes: PETA lists Sol de Janeiro as cruelty-free.

[PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/sol-de-janerio/)

### Is Sol de Janeiro vegan?

Yes: PETA lists Sol de Janeiro as a vegan company.

[PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/sol-de-janerio/)

## Research behind Sol de Janeiro's key ingredients

- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Encapsulation and controlled release of retinol from silicone particles for topical delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29604311/) Retinol-mimicking · Journal of Controlled Release, 2018
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023

## Similar brands

- American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cerave)
- American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cetaphil)
- American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/paula-s-choice)
- American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/neutrogena)
- American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/kiehl-s)
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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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