I’m a Chemist Warehouse employee – here’s the $16 ‘dupe’ of a $75 item we can’t keep on shelves

A Chemist Warehouse employee has revealed a $16 ‘dupe’ of a wildly popular US skincare brand, which costs almost six times as much.

Melbourne retail manager Jess told shoppers that Palmer’s Brazilian Coco Whipped Body Cream was arriving in stores.

She compared the drugstore’s dermatologist-approved moisturizer to Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, which retails for $75 a jar in Mecca Australia.

“You should check out the latest dupe already flying off the shelves at Chemist Warehouse,” Jess said in a video.

‘Palmer’s has launched a Brazilian Coco Whipped Body Cream, which is very similar to the Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum cream.

‘It has a luxurious whipped texture that feels silky soft and ultra-hydrating. And it has its own unique aroma – think decadent, tropical coconut, which is perfect for summer.

“So you know the drill: run, don’t walk.”

Jess said the gentle, lightweight formula ‘smells delicious’ as she highlighted the key benefits of using the body lotion.

Chemist Warehouse employee Jess has unveiled a $16 ‘dupe’ of a hugely popular US skincare brand, which costs almost six times as much

“It has many benefits such as improving skin firmness, cellulite and skin texture,” she added.

The cream is clinically proven to visibly firm and tonify the skin*.

In an independent clinical study conducted by Palmer’s, 98 percent of participants saw visibly improved skin firmness, 94 percent saw a reduced appearance of cellulite, 96 percent saw a visibly smoother texture with fewer pits, and 98 percent saw a firmer and firmer skin in case of problems. areas.

Shoppers who got their hands on Palmer’s body cream revealed it’s ‘the best stuff’ – with many saying they couldn’t get enough of the ‘holy grail’ formula.

The moisturizer has a ‘luxurious, whipped texture’ that leaves skin feeling silky soft and hydrated

‘It smells absolutely heavenly. Easily absorbed into the skin without any sticky residue. It visually improves hydration and firms the skin. I love it,” one person said.

‘Coconut heaven in a jar. The smell is great. So if you love coconut, lather it on your body and the scent will linger for a long time… My body feels silky soft and it’s not greasy which is a bonus,” another shared.

‘If you’re looking for the ultimate treat for your skin, this cream is for you. The whipped texture is luxuriously light yet super moisturizing. It absorbs quickly into your skin without feeling greasy, leaving a soft, silky finish. The tropical coconut scent is divine, not too overpowering,” someone added.

*Based on an eight-week independent clinical trial involving 50 participants.