Source correction · 2026-10-22
Call withdrawn.
We withdrew this call after finding misidentified source material. The earlier recommendation is not a current buying recommendation.
The earlier call and its buying link are withdrawn while we reconcile the evidence. This is a correction to our work, not a finding that the product is ineffective or unsafe.
What we are correcting
Gluconic acid production by Aspergillus terreus.
Earlier record: Cellulite treatment review.
The linked paper is about microbial gluconic-acid production, not cellulite treatment.
Check the source
What the comparison established
- The stored comparison with Trader Joe’s is COMPARABLE_FORMULA, not a performance-equivalence finding.
- The archived jars use volume and net-weight units. A direct price-per-unit ratio cannot be calculated without a supported conversion. The earlier “same soft-and-glowy job” claim was not established by that comparison.
Comparison math
Comparable formula — not a dupe.
6 of 10 key actives matched. Here is exactly what did and didn't.
| Ingredient & finding | Sol de JaneiroRecorded band | Trader Joe'sRecorded band | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenyl Trimethicone | top of list | not present | not in alternative |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | upper list | upper list | matched |
| Cetyl Alcohol | below the 1% line | top of list | matched — band differs |
| Fragrance | below the 1% line | below the 1% line | matched |
| Paullinia Cupana (Guarana) Seed Extract | below the 1% line | below the 1% line | matched |
| CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide) | below the 1% line | not present | not in alternative |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | below the 1% line | not present | not in alternative |
| Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract | below the 1% line | below the 1% line | matched — form variant |
| Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract | below the 1% line | below the 1% line | matched — form variant |
| Tocopherol | below the 1% line | below the 1% line | matched |
| Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract | not present | below the 1% line | extra in alternative |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | not present | below the 1% line | extra in alternative |
| Althaea Officinalis Root Extract | not present | below the 1% line | extra in alternative |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | not present | below the 1% line | extra in alternative |
| Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract | not present | below the 1% line | extra in alternative |
| Equisetum Arvense Extract | not present | below the 1% line | extra in alternative |
| Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract | not present | below the 1% line | extra in alternative |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract | not present | below the 1% line | extra in alternative |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract | not present | below the 1% line | extra in alternative |
| Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract | not present | below the 1% line | extra in alternative |
Per-unit prices can't be directly compared: not computable: unit classes differ (volume vs net weight). Containers: $48.00 / 240 mL vs $5.99 / 8 oz.
What we can't know: active concentrations (undisclosed by both brands); a direct per-unit price ratio (volume vs net weight).
Same actives is formulation math, not a performance promise. Texture, stability, and experience can differ.
What this means for you
No product or alternative is recommended from this record. The earlier call and buying link remain withdrawn until the sources support a new, separately checked reading.