Boticário Match Ciência das Curvas Curl Defining Leave-In Cream – 7-Oil Blend, No-Poo Approved, 80% More Definition – 15.2 fl oz (450 ml)

Boticário Match Ciência das Curvas Curl Defining Leave-In Cream (15.2 fl oz / 450 ml) is a generous-size leave-in styling cream made in Brazil by O Boticário, the country's best-loved beauty house. Co-created and approved with Brazilian women who wear curl types 2A–2C and 3A–3C, it was built for the way real waves, curls and spirals behave from wash day to day five.

The lightweight, high-yield cream wraps each strand in a blend of seven nourishing oils plus Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe Vera, helping seal hydration inside the hair fiber so curls stay springy instead of thirsty. Brand testing reports up to 80% more curl definition, with an anti-shrinkage effect that lets your length show.

It is 100% no-poo approved — free from sulfates, parabens, silicones and salt — so it fits Curly Girl-style routines without weighing hair down. Vegan and cruelty-free, and shipped worldwide straight from Brazil.

Key Features:

• Up to 80% more definition: helps sculpt waves, curls and coils into uniform, bouncy shapes with a soft, touchable finish.
• 7-Oil Blend: puna, black cumin, baobab, moringa, opuntia (prickly pear), shea and coconut work together to nourish and soften dry, frizz-prone strands.
• Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Vera: help seal moisture inside the hair fiber, so curls stay hydrated and elastic for longer between wash days.
• Anti-shrinkage action: supports curl elongation, helping hair look longer and fuller without stretching out the pattern.
• 100% no-poo approved: no sulfates, no parabens, no silicones, no salt — safe for Curly Girl Method and transition routines.
• High-yield 450 ml format: a little goes a long way, making this large jar an everyday styler for thick, long or very curly hair.
• Vegan and cruelty-free: co-created with Brazilian curly-haired women and made in Brazil by O Boticário.

How To Use

1. Start with wet or damp hair after cleansing and conditioning.
2. Scoop a small amount of cream and warm it between your palms.
3. Apply section by section on small strands, working from mid-lengths down to the ends.
4. Scrunch, finger-coil or comb through to shape your curls as you like.
5. Let hair air-dry or diffuse on low heat, then break any cast with your fingers. Can be used daily.

Expert Tip: Apply on soaking-wet hair and scrunch upward to encourage clumping — then add a second thin layer only on the ends if your curls tend to frizz by the afternoon.

Ingredients (Highlights)

• 7-Oil Blend (Puna, Black Cumin, Baobab, Moringa, Opuntia, Shea and Coconut): a rich mix of plant oils and butters that nourishes, softens and helps reduce the appearance of frizz.
• Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): a moisture magnet that helps hold water inside the strand for more elastic, defined curls.
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract: a classic soothing botanical that supports softness and slip while detangling.
• Behentrimonium Methosulfate & Cetrimonium Chloride: gentle conditioning agents that help smooth the cuticle and make curls easier to comb and shape.
• Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate & PVP: lightweight film formers that give flexible hold and lasting definition without a crunchy feel.
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E): an antioxidant that helps keep the oil blend fresh and conditions dry ends.

Full ingredient list (INCI): Aqua (Water); Cetearyl Alcohol; Zea Mays (Corn) Starch; Isopropyl Palmitate; Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Seed Butter; Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate; Parfum; Phenoxyethanol; Behentrimonium Methosulfate; Caprylyl Glycol; Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP); Cetrimonium Chloride; Sodium Gluconate; Lactic Acid; Puna Seed Oil; Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil; Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil; Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter; Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil; Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil; Tocopherol; Sodium Hyaluronate; Maltodextrin; Glycerin; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract; Sodium Hydroxide; Methylpropanediol; Polyurethane-39; Polysorbate 80; Potassium Sorbate; Sodium Benzoate; Gluconolactone; Calcium Gluconate; Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract; Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum; Propanediol; Terpinen-4-ol; Phenylpropanol; Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone; Benzyl Salicylate; Cinnamyl Alcohol; Citronellol; Coumarin; Eugenol; Geraniol; Hexyl Cinnamal; Limonene; Linalool; Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil.

External use only. Cosmetic product. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not apply to an irritated or injured scalp. Discontinue use in case of sensitization. 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 network in Brazil, with thousands of stores across the country and a presence in dozens of markets worldwide. Deeply rooted in Brazilian biodiversity, the brand is known for pairing native botanical ingredients with serious cosmetic science — and it is certified cruelty-free, with no animal testing anywhere in its product development.

FAQ

Is this leave-in cream really Curly Girl (no-poo) friendly?

Yes. The formula is 100% no-poo approved and contains no sulfates, parabens, silicones or salt, so it works within Curly Girl Method and transition routines.

Which curl types is it made for?

It was co-created and approved with women who have curl patterns 2A–2C (wavy) and 3A–3C (curly). Coily 4-type hair can also use it, usually with a slightly heavier application or layered under a butter or gel.

Do I rinse it out?

No — it is a leave-in styling cream. Apply on wet or damp hair, shape your curls and let it dry in.

Will 450 ml last a long time?

It is a high-yield formula, so a small amount covers a full head. For medium-length curls used a few times a week, this large jar typically lasts several months.

Is the packaging in Portuguese?

Yes. This is the authentic Brazilian retail version sourced in Brazil, so the label is printed in Portuguese. The English usage steps and full ingredient list are provided above.

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