Boticário Match Ciência das Curvas Lightweight Curl Leave-In Gel – Defines Curls, Controls Frizz & Hydrates – 8.45 fl oz (250 ml)

Meet Boticário Match Ciência das Curvas Lightweight Curl Leave-In Gel – 8.45 fl oz (250 ml), the featherweight styling jelly that Brazilian curl lovers reach for when they want soft, springy definition without stiffness or weight. Created in Brazil by O Boticário, it was co-created and approved by women with wavy, curly and coily hair, covering curl patterns 2ABC through 4BC.

The jelly-to-cream texture melts into wet or damp hair and dries down to a flexible, touchable finish that helps define every curl, helps control frizz and helps keep strands hydrated instead of dry and brittle. It is 100% no-poo friendly — formulated without sulfates, parabens, silicones and salt — and the formula is vegan and cruelty-free.

Inside, a blend of black cumin, opuntia (prickly pear), moringa, puna and baobab seed oils works alongside shea butter, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera leaf extract to support softness, movement and shine. High-yield and lightweight, one 250 ml tube carries you through many wash days and day-after refreshes — a true piece of Brazilian curl culture, made in Brazil.

Key Features:

• Curl definition without crunch: the lightweight gel-jelly shapes waves, curls and coils into defined, bouncy formations with a soft, flexible hold you can actually touch.
• Frizz control all day: helps smooth the hair surface and helps reduce the appearance of frizz and flyaways, so your shape stays clean from morning styling to evening.
• Deep hydration for thirsty curls: hyaluronic acid, aloe vera leaf extract and shea butter help replenish moisture and help protect hair against dryness.
• Brazilian oil blend: black cumin, opuntia, moringa, puna and baobab seed oils help nourish and soften each strand while keeping the finish weightless.
• Made for the day after: excellent for refreshing second- and third-day hair — just dampen, reactivate and reshape without a full wash.
• No-poo and low-poo approved: 100% free of sulfates, parabens, silicones and salt, so it fits curly-girl routines and co-washing schedules.
• Vegan and cruelty-free: a high-yield vegan formula from O Boticário, Brazil's most loved beauty house.

How To Use

1. Start with wet or damp hair, freshly washed and conditioned or refreshed with a spray of water.
2. Dispense a small amount into your palms and emulsify.
3. Apply section by section, working through small strands from mid-length down to the ends.
4. Scrunch, finger-coil or rake through to shape your curls as you like.
5. Air-dry or diffuse and finish by gently scrunching out any cast for soft, defined movement.
6. Reapply on damp hair whenever you want to refresh your shape. Safe for daily use.

Expert Tip: apply to soaking-wet hair with your head flipped forward and use the "praying hands" method before scrunching — this locks in the maximum amount of water, which is exactly what gives you long-lasting definition and the least frizz.

Ingredients (Highlights)

• Sodium Hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid): a moisture magnet that helps draw water into the hair fibre and helps keep curls plump and elastic.
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter: a rich emollient that helps soften coarse, dry textures and helps seal the cuticle for less frizz.
• Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil & Baobab Seed Oil: nutrient-dense oils that help nourish the lengths and support suppleness without heaviness.
• Opuntia Ficus-Indica, Moringa & Puna Seed Oils: lightweight botanical oils that help condition and help add natural shine to defined curls.
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract: a classic soothing humectant that helps hydrate hair and scalp while supporting curl spring.
• Polyquaternium-68 & Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: flexible film-formers and conditioning agents that help hold the curl shape and help improve detangling and slip.

Full ingredient list (INCI): Aqua/Water; Cetearyl Alcohol; Soybean Methyl Esters; Glycerin; Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Seed Butter; Parfum; Cetrimonium Chloride; Phenoxyethanol; Caprylyl Glycol; Lactic Acid; Behentrimonium Methosulfate; Sodium Gluconate; Polyquaternium-68; Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride; Hydroxyethylcellulose; Tocopheryl Acetate; Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil; Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil; Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil; Puna Seed Oil; Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil; Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter; Tocopherol; Polysorbate 60; Disodium Phosphate; Ethylhexylglycerin; Sodium Phosphate; Sodium Hyaluronate; Maltodextrin; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract; Sodium Hydroxide; Methylpropanediol; Polysorbate 80; Polyurethane-39; Potassium Sorbate; Sodium Benzoate; Terpinen-4-ol; Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum; Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract; Gluconolactone; Calcium Gluconate; Propanediol; Phenylpropanol; Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone; Benzyl Salicylate; Cinnamyl Alcohol; Citronellol.

Allergen note: this formula contains a soy-derived ingredient (Soybean Methyl Esters). If you are sensitive to soy, review the full INCI list before use.

Warnings: For external use only. Cosmetic product. If scalp irritation occurs, discontinue use. Keep the product tightly closed, away from light and excessive heat. Keep out of reach of children.

O Boticário was founded in 1977 as a small compounding pharmacy in Curitiba, Paraná, and grew into the largest beauty franchise in Brazil and one of the most recognised beauty groups in the world. For nearly five decades the brand has built its reputation on Brazilian botanicals, world-class fragrance and formulas developed for the country's climate and its enormously diverse hair textures. O Boticário is certified cruelty-free and does not test its products on animals, and lines such as Match. – Ciência das Curvas are co-created directly with Brazilian consumers, which is why they perform so well on real curls.

FAQ

Which curl types is this leave-in gel best for?

It was developed and approved for curl patterns 2ABC through 4BC — that means loose waves, defined curls and tight coils. Finer waves should use a very small amount, while coily textures can layer it over a leave-in cream for extra moisture.

Does it leave a hard cast or flakes?

No. The jelly is designed for a soft, flexible finish. If a light cast forms while drying, simply scrunch it out with dry hands or a little oil and the curls stay defined and touchable.

Is it curly-girl (no-poo) friendly?

Yes — it is 100% released for no-poo routines, with no sulfates, no parabens, no silicones and no salt, so you can co-wash without worrying about buildup that needs a clarifying shampoo.

Can I use it every day and on day-after hair?

Yes. It is safe for daily use and it is especially good for the "day after" — dampen your hair with water, apply a small amount and reshape your curls instead of washing again.

Will the label be in Portuguese, and is the product authentic?

Yes, this is the authentic Brazilian-market product sourced in Brazil, so the packaging is printed in Portuguese. The full English usage instructions and complete INCI list are provided above on this page.

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