Boticário Sophie Kids Curl Definition Leave-In Styling Cream – Easy Detangling, Frizz Control & Soft Defined Curls – 6.76 fl oz (200 ml)

Boticário Sophie Kids Curl Definition Leave-In Styling Cream (6.76 fl oz / 200 ml) is a gentle, vegan leave-in cream created in Brazil for children with curly, wavy and coily hair. It softens the hair fiber the moment it touches it, so combing time stops being a battle and turns into a quick, calm part of the routine.

Made in Brazil by O Boticário — the country's most loved beauty house — this kids' styling cream draws on decades of Brazilian curl expertise. Brazil is home to one of the largest curly-haired populations in the world, and that heritage shows: the formula detangles easily, helps reduce the appearance of frizz and helps shape soft, springy, well-defined curls with a natural, never-crunchy finish.

Pediatrician-tested and dermatologically tested, cruelty-free and vegan, it works on dry or damp hair and needs no rinsing. Important age guidance from the label: do not use on children under 3 years old; from 3 years old it must be applied exclusively by an adult; for children over 5 years old, use under adult supervision.

Key Features:

• Easy detangling: slips through knots so a comb or wide-tooth brush glides from root to tip with far less pulling and far fewer tears.
• Soft, defined curls: helps shape and hold curl formation with a light, flexible finish that keeps the hair touchably soft instead of stiff.
• Frizz control: helps reduce the appearance of frizz and flyaways, so curls look smoother and more uniform through the day.
• Shine and softness: shea butter and panthenol help condition the hair fiber, supporting a healthy-looking natural shine.
• Kid-friendly formula: vegan, pediatrician-tested and dermatologically tested, with a gentle Sophie fragrance children enjoy.
• No-rinse convenience: apply on dry or damp hair and comb — no water, no rinsing, no second step needed.
• Clear age limits on the label: not for children under 3 years old; applied exclusively by an adult from 3 years old; used under adult supervision for children over 5 years old.

How To Use

1. Start with dry or damp hair — both work. Section the hair if it is very thick or very long.
2. Dispense a small amount of the cream into your palm and rub your hands together.
3. Apply along the lengths of the hair, working from mid-length to ends and avoiding the scalp.
4. Comb through with a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush to distribute the product evenly and release knots.
5. Scrunch or twist the curls with your fingers to encourage definition, then let the hair dry naturally. Do not rinse.

Expert Tip: For the most defined curls, apply on damp hair right after the bath, comb once, then scrunch upward toward the scalp and leave the hair alone while it air-dries — touching curls while they dry is the number one cause of frizz. An adult should always be the one applying the product to children aged 3 and over.

Ingredients (Highlights)

• Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter): a rich plant butter that helps soften and condition the hair fiber, supporting flexible, well-behaved curls.
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): a classic humectant conditioner that helps hair retain moisture and look smoother and shinier.
• Behentrimonium Chloride: a conditioning agent that gives the cream its slip, making it much easier to comb through knots and tangles.
• Polyquaternium-68 & Polyurethane-39: flexible film-forming polymers that help hold curl shape and help reduce the appearance of frizz without stiffness.
• Tocopheryl Acetate & Tocopherol (Vitamin E): antioxidants that help protect the formula and support soft, healthy-looking hair.
• Propanediol & Sorbitol: gentle humectants that help draw and hold moisture in the hair for lasting softness.

Full ingredient list (INCI): Aqua/Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Sorbitol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-68, Polyurethane-39, Polyquaternium-10, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol.

Warnings (from the label): Dermatologically tested. Pediatrician-tested. Do not use on children under 3 years of age. From 3 years of age, the product must be applied exclusively by an adult. For children over 5 years of age, use under adult supervision. External use only. Cosmetic product.

Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with the eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Patch test before first use and discontinue use if irritation occurs.

O Boticário was founded in 1977 as a small compounding pharmacy in Curitiba, Paraná, in southern Brazil, and grew into the largest beauty franchise network in the country and one of the most recognized cosmetics brands in Latin America. Nearly five decades later, the brand still develops its formulas in Brazil, drawing on the country's biodiversity and on a deep understanding of Brazilian hair and skin — including the curly and coily textures that shaped the Sophie kids' line. O Boticário is certified cruelty-free and does not test its products on animals, and it has become a global reference for accessible, high-quality Brazilian beauty.

FAQ

What age is this leave-in cream suitable for?

The label is specific: it should not be used on children under 3 years old. From 3 years old, it must be applied exclusively by an adult. For children over 5 years old, it can be used under adult supervision. Always follow the age guidance printed on the packaging.

Do I need to rinse it out?

No. This is a leave-in styling cream. Apply it to dry or damp hair, comb through, and let the hair dry naturally — no rinsing at any point.

Is it vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. The formula is vegan and O Boticário is a certified cruelty-free brand. The product is also pediatrician-tested and dermatologically tested.

Will it weigh down fine or loose curls?

It is a lightweight cream, so start with a small amount on the mid-lengths and ends and add more only if needed. Looser curl patterns generally need less product than tight, dense coils.

Is this the authentic Brazilian product, and will the packaging be in Portuguese?

Yes — this is the authentic O Boticário Sophie cream sourced in Brazil, so the packaging and label are printed in Portuguese. We ship worldwide from our Brazilian supply chain.

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