Pamper My Curls Curl Sculpting Glaze Strong Hold Gel
by Pamper · other
Editor's Take
Strong-hold polymer gel softened by Marshmallow Root slip , effective cast, but the synthetic fragrance and allergens undercut the botanical story.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Performance: 7.8 / 10
- Innovative Ingredients: 5.2 / 10
- Clean Standards: 5.5 / 10
- Formula Sustainability: 7.7 / 10
The Verdict
This delivers credible strong-hold efficacy through VP/VA Copolymer at the base level, and Marshmallow Root does real work for slip and detangling. The mineral-rich botanical complex (Horsetail, Nettle, Chamomile) adds texture and soothing, though they're not structural. The trade-off: undisclosed synthetic fragrance and two allergens (Limonene, Coumarin) sit awkwardly next to the botanical positioning. Worth it for users chasing durable curl structure who can tolerate fragrance, but the clean score reflects the synthetic preservative and petrochemical polymer base.
Full INCI list
Aqua (Water/Eau), VP/VA Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Leaf Root Extract, Parfum, Chamomille Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Leaf Extract, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, \ Coumarin, \ Limonene