Finding a good dupe [1] for your favourite product is just about as lucky as going on a perfect Hinge date. While most promise to be "just as good" but at a more affordable price, they often leave you wishing you spent your money on the original in the first place. Still, there's always a chance of hitting it off and finding that almost-too-good-to-be-true copycat that makes you (and your wallet) beam with joy. And leave it to Trader Joe's to give beauty buffs a summer staple [2] that ticks all the boxes.

The fan-favourite grocer just released a new body lotion called the Brazil Nut Body Butter ($6, available in stores), and it's already being compared to the bestselling Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream [3] by fans. It's easy to see why: the Brazil Nut Body Butter is made with similar tropical ingredients like coconut oil, guarana (a native Amazonian plant), and shea butter, and it smells just as wonderful as a dreamy seaside paradise.

While the scent is very similar to the Bum Bum Cream, the texture is much lighter. It's a bit more whipped in consistency, meaning it sinks into skin and absorbs in seconds. It doesn't linger on the skin quite as long, but being someone who enjoys wearing perfume [4], this was actually a plus for me since the two didn't overpower each other.

For just $6, this new Trader Joe's product [5] is definitely getting a spot on my beauty shelf. Not only does it smell like the white-sand beaches on my bucket list, but it also gave me hope for all future dupes and Hinge dates alike.

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