Curls Zoto's All About Curls High Definition Gel
by curlsmonthly · hair_care
Editor's Take
A formaldehyde-releasing preservative anchoring a synthetic polymer hold system; effective curl definition, but the clean score tells the real story.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Performance: 7.5 / 10
- Innovative Ingredients: 4.5 / 10
- Clean Standards: 1.0 / 10
- Formula Sustainability: 5.9 / 10
The Verdict
This is a conventional high-hold gel that delivers on its promise , Acrylates Copolymer and Quaternium-22 lock in curl shape and resist humidity at genuinely strong efficacy levels. The trade-off is immediate: DMDM Hydantoin (formaldehyde-releaser), synthetic fragrance, and a petrochemical polymer base push the clean score to the floor. If you need reliable definition and don't mind legacy preservative chemistry, it works. If you're shopping clean or green, this isn't the bottle.
Full INCI list
Water/Aqua/Eau, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Quaternium-22, Tetrasodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Fragrance/Parfum.