O Boticário Match Ciência das Curvas Hydrating Hair Mask for Curls – Definition and Softness – 12.35 oz (350 g)

O Boticário Match Ciência das Curvas Hydrating Hair Mask for Curls – 12.35 oz (350 g) is a rich, deeply conditioning treatment created in Brazil for wavy, curly and coily hair, co-created and approved by women with textured hair from curl types 2ABC to 3ABC.

Born from O Boticário's Match science platform, which studies the DNA of each hair type through bioinformatics analysis, this mask combines a blend of 7 oils of 99.6% natural origin with a moisture-balancing blend that helps regulate the water levels of the fiber. The result is hair that looks defined, feels softer and stays comfortable from root to ends.

Made in Brazil and 100% "no poo" friendly, the formula is vegan and free from sulfates, parabens, silicones and salt. It is an essential hydration step in the Brazilian cronograma capilar routine, with a high-yield texture and a fresh, sophisticated Match fragrance.

Key Features:

• Defined, up to 3x softer curls: helps curls look more defined and feel noticeably softer (brand claim, results obtained through combined use of the line).
• Long-lasting hydration: supports lasting moisture along the hair fiber, helping reduce the appearance of dryness and frizz.
• Activates the curl pattern: helps curls and waves regain shape, spring and movement.
• Blend of 7 oils, 99.6% natural origin: baobab, tamanu, moringa, black cumin and prickly pear seed oils plus coconut seed butter and shea butter for nourishment, shine and definition.
• 100% "no poo" released: formulated without sulfates, parabens, silicones or salt, so it fits low-poo and no-poo routines.
• Vegan and cruelty-free: no O Boticário product is tested on animals; the brand carries the Cruelty Free seal.
• High-yield 350 g jar: a generous, creamy mask designed for 2 to 3 uses per week.

How To Use

1. After shampooing, gently squeeze out excess water from your hair.
2. Apply the mask along damp lengths, working from mid-shaft to ends.
3. Leave on for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Rinse thoroughly.
5. Use 2 to 3 times a week, or whenever you feel your curls need it.

Expert Tip: While the mask is on, detangle with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb and finish with a cool-water rinse — it helps curl clumps stay defined as hair dries.

Ingredients (Highlights)

• Blend of 7 Oils and Butters (Adansonia Digitata, Calophyllum Inophyllum, Moringa Oleifera, Nigella Sativa and Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oils, Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter): nourishing lipids that help soften the fiber and support shine and definition.
• Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin: humectants that help draw and hold water in the hair, supporting the moisture balance curls need.
• Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol: the conditioning base that gives the mask its creamy slip and helps with detangling.
• Soybean Methyl Esters (soy-derived emollient): a plant-based emollient that helps hair feel smooth and easy to comb. ⚠ Soy allergen — see the allergen notice below.
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Salix Alba Bark Extract: botanical extracts that help condition and refresh the hair and scalp feel.
• Tocopherol and Tocopheryl Acetate: vitamin E forms that help protect the formula's oils and support a conditioned finish.

Full ingredient list (INCI): Aqua/Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Soybean Methyl Esters, Glycerin, Dioleoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Seed Butter, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Glycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylpropanediol, Polysorbate 80, Polyurethane-39, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Terpinen-4-ol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool.

Allergen notice: This formula contains Soybean Methyl Esters, a soy-derived ingredient. Avoid use if you have a known soy allergy or sensitivity. The label also declares the fragrance allergens Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Linalool.

Consumer guidance: Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse with plenty of water. Do not apply to irritated or broken scalp. Discontinue use in case of sensitisation. 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, with thousands of stores across the country and a research center dedicated to Brazilian botanicals. The brand is certified cruelty-free — no O Boticário product is tested on animals — and its Match line translates that research into science-led formulas designed for each hair type.

FAQ

Which curl types is this mask made for?

It was developed and approved with women whose hair falls between curl types 2ABC and 3ABC — wavy through curly. Coily hair can also use it, usually with a longer leave-on time within the 3 to 5 minute range.

Is it safe for color-treated or chemically straightened hair?

Yes. The formula has no sulfates, salt or silicones, so it is gentle on color and chemically processed hair. If your hair has recently been chemically treated, do a strand test first.

Does it contain soy or common fragrance allergens?

Yes. It contains Soybean Methyl Esters, a soy-derived emollient, plus the declared fragrance allergens Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Linalool. Please avoid it if you are sensitive to any of these.

Can I use it as a leave-in or deep overnight mask?

No. It is a rinse-out mask: leave it on for 3 to 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Leaving it in can weigh curls down.

Will the packaging be in Portuguese?

Yes. This is an authentic Brazilian product sourced in Brazil, so the jar and its instructions are printed in Portuguese. Full English usage and ingredient information is provided on this page.

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