Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil Review

What is Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil?

• New body oil designed to nourish, hydrate and enhance visible elasticity
• Powered by a botanical blend of cacay oil, vegan collagen & squalane
• Formulated with a fluid-like consistency
• Fast-absorbing and non-sticky texture
• Infused with the floral-musky Cheirosa 68 fragrance

My Review

If you’re like me, you love a product that not only makes your skin feel amazing but also smell great. And the Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor scent is the Cheirosa ’68 fragrance which is super pretty.

First Impressions

Let’s start with the packaging which I really like. The pink colour is super pretty, I always love a pump, and the glass bottle has a rubber base so it makes it much more bathroom tile friendly. Hopefully it will bounce if I drop it rather than smash! Practical luxury right there!

What It Does

The Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil is designed to deeply hydrate, firm, and improve elasticity. It uses a retinol alternative, Cacay oil, which is rich in Vitamin A and works to promote cell turnover without any of the irritation associated with retinol.

There’s also squalane to lock in moisture, collagen to improve firmness and elasticity, and antioxidant Pink Dragonfruit extract for environmental protection.

The Texture & Scent

What I really like about this oil is how nourishing it feels, yet how quickly it absorbs into the skin. I love body oils, so much so that I can forgive a bit of a sticky feel, but the Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil has none of that. It’s lightweight and absorbs quickly, leaving behind a silky finish without any greasiness.

I won’t be the first one to say that is definitely has a distinct Baccarat Rouge 540 air about it. Cheirosa ’68 is all about Brazilian jasmine, pink dragonfruit, ocean air and vanilla. It isn’t an exact dupe for the Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 as it is much lighter and playful with more tropical vibes, whereas BT540 is richer and deeper. There are definitely similarities though.

How It Feels & Performs

Application:
I love using this oil straight after a shower, while my skin is still slightly damp. The pump delivers just the right amount, and it glides on like a dream. A few pumps are all you need for your entire body, especially if you apply to damp skin.

Just to note, I don’t use it everyday because I like to top up my tan a few days a week with my Gatineau Golden Glow Gradual Tan* (which I pretty much cannot live without). Because the Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil is a fairly dry oil and it absorbs quickly, it doesn’t disturb self tan too much.

Results:
This makes my skin feel super soft and smooth and also really well hydrated. It gives a gorgeous glow, so I think it will be great in summer when I’m showing a bit more skin. It seems a bit of a waste right now covered in thermal layers and jumpers!! Something to note is that the scent is really long lasting so you feel pampered all day. Lovely!

At £52 for 100ml, it isn’t cheap but it definitely delivers when it comes to skin softness, plus the fragrance does last. So if you fancy a splurge, I don’t think you’d regret it.

If you prefer a cream formula, but like the sound of this oil, read: Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Cream Review.