I bought a pricey, super-popular cream for years – then I found a dupe at Costco that’s better and saves money
And why a shopper is 'obsessed' with the dupe
A SPOT-ON dupe for a popular body cream is saving one shopper a lot of money — and she wants others to know about the deal, too.
She raved that Costco sells a product with the same scent and better absorption for a fraction of the price.
Her new go-to? Nutrius Brazilian Cream.
She compared a budget-friendly beauty buy sold at Costco to Sol De Janeiro’s Bum Bum Cream, which has a cult following.
“It’s better than the name brand,” she said on Reddit, writing under the handle .
“The scent is great and matches that of the Sol de Janeiro, plus it saves money.
“Bought the name brand for several years until this came out at Costco.
“Now I only buy this. The ingredients match enough for me.
“The Nutrius seems to absorb better for me.”
Several commenters shared similarly positive reviews for the affordable body cream.
“I love this, it’s absolutely changed my skin,” one person said.
“It seems to always be moisturized now and I’ve gotten so many compliments about my skin after using this.”
“It’s like a softer version of the Bum Bum cream and I’m personally obsessed with it because it’s not an exact replica but is just as nutty and gourmand as Cheirosa 62,” another said.
“It’s also great for layering with the body spray as Sol de Janeiro doesn’t tend to last very long on the skin.
“It’s 100% worth the buy though for the price.”
COPYCAT CREAM
Nutrius Brazilian Body Butter Cream is sold at Costco in a pack of two for $19.99.
Key ingredients include cupuacu butter, coconut oil, acai oil, and guarana extract.
It has been formulated to nourish and soften the skin for a “youthful and smoother” appearance.
Costco customers have given it a 4.4-star rating out of a possible 5 and penned glowing reviews.
One shopper said they “love” using the cream on their dry skin throughout winter, while another gushed about its “buttery, creamy, fast absorbing” texture.”
LUXURY BUY
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Visibly Firming Refillable Body Cream has also been highly rated by beauty fans.
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, $19.99, Costco
, $48, Sephora
Guarana extract, cupuacu butter, and coconut oil are among the noticeable ingredients listed.
According to the brand, it hydrates and visibly firms skin for a “subtle glow.”
Sol de Janeiro’s body cream is priced at $48 at Sephora.
One customer said it makes their body smell “delicious,” and another was impressed by how “smooth and moisturized” it made their skin feel.
SHOPPER’S VERDICT
The similarities between the two products were previously pointed out by Laura Saxe () on TikTok.
She went viral on the social media app when she compared the body creams side by side.
The scents were almost identical, but she noticed that the Bum Bum cream was “slightly sweeter.”
Despite being different colors, she said the Nutrius Brazilian Body Butter Cream felt the same on her skin as Sol de Janeiro’s Bum Bum cream.
“Overall this is a 10/10 dupe,” Laura said.
