We Tried Sol de Janeiro’s New Body Badalada Lotion Before Its Launch—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

You heard it here first. Sol de Janeiro has launched its sassy new Body Badalada Lotion to make your skin look and smell like a holiday! We at Vanilla Luxury have had our hands(and arms, legs) on it ahead of its Singapore release on 29 May, and yes, it’s as addictive as it sounds.

First, did Sol de Janeiro need another body product? Earlier this year, we rounded up the best Sol de Janeiro products to buy in Singapore, and with the brand only getting more popular, each new launch draws even more attention. Plus, this launch also speaks to a slightly different crowd—those after something fuss-free, quick to use, and easy to work into an everyday routine. It is also a great introduction to someone who is yet to try the brand’s Bum Bum cream, via an easier lotion-like format. 

Smelling like a summer dream, but of course!

The Scent: the Iconic Cheirosa 62™

If you know the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, you perhaps already love this iconic scent. Badalada is laced with Sol de Janeiro’s signature Cheirosa 62™ fragrance, a warm, sweet, sunny scent that smells like pistachio gelato, caramel drizzle, and beach skin all at once. 

In Portuguese, cheirosa means someone who smells incredibly delicious, and the Badalada lotion carries this legacy into a skin-melting formula.

It blends notes of heliotrope and jasmine petals, giving it that sweet and creamy tone, while pistachio, salted caramel, vanilla and peters it down to something warm and indulgent without being overpowering.  

The Formula: Buttery, Fast-Absorbing, Lightweight for Singapore

Texture-wise, Badalada Body Lotion has a lightweight, velvety feel that glides on and melts right in. There’s no need to wait around in a sticky layer. It lends skin a soft, healthy sheen and leaves it smelling like summer for hours.

The ingredients also pay homage to Brazil’s culture with Brazilian Sugarcane as a hero ingredient. This superfood helps draw moisture to the skin’s surface, keeping it hydrated throughout the day. Then there’s a Hyaluronic Acid Blend with a mix of seven different molecular weights to penetrate different layers of the skin for deep, 24-hour weightless hydration.

Cactus Pear Extract loads the skin with antioxidants and Vitamin K to help defend against environmental stress. Finally, Brazil Nut Oil adds essential vitamin E and omegas 3 and 6 to support softness and elasticity.

In a consumer testing study, 95% of users find their skin feeling healthy, hydrated and silky smooth, and skin feels immediately nourished, and 96% agree that it feels weightless. 

As with the rest of the Sol de Janeiro lineup, the Body Badalada lotion is cruelty-free, vegan, and free from mineral oils, sulfates and parabens. 

How to Use Badalada + How Much We Love the Bottle

The Body Badalada Lotion comes in a pump-style, beautiful design that’s perfect for your shower caddy. We love the one-handed use, no dipping into jars, and the free-flow pump that gives just enough product for you to slather and indulge in. 

It works best on damp skin straight out of the shower, or for extra nourishment right after you’ve shaved your legs. The scent wears beautifully on its own, but if you're into layering, this pairs seamlessly with the Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 62 body mist or anything warm and slightly nutty in your perfume collection. 

What We Think After a Few Days of Use

After a few days of Badalada, it’s safe to say this is the one going to take over your top shelf. It has all the sensorial joy Sol de Janeiro is known for: the silky texture, the glow, and the iconic scent. It is also perfect for Singapore’s humidity. It glides, absorbs and hydrates in less than a minute. And if you find scents overwhelming, we found the fragrance element long-lasting but light. Packaging-wise, it’s hygienic, easy to pump, and the bright ray of sunshine you need on your caddy. 

It’s like a holiday in lotion form - just the kind of energy we could all use!

Where to Buy Badalada in Singapore

Want in before everyone else? You can get your hands on Body Badalada Lotion on 22nd May via the Sephora App Prelaunch(purchase is possible via the app only).

Otherwise, Body Badalada Lotion launches 29 May 2025, exclusively at Sephora Singapore and online at sephora.sg. 

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