Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly
by umbertogiannini · hair_care
Editor's Take
Worth reaching for when curl definition matters more than clean credentials; the hold is dependable, but the formula feels more practical than polished.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Performance: 7.4 / 10
- Innovative Ingredients: 5.8 / 10
- Clean Standards: 5.5 / 10
- Formula Sustainability: 6.5 / 10
The Verdict
Efficacy is Solid: Polyquaternium-11 and Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer provide reliable curl definition, frizz control, and humidity-resistant hold. Technology has Some Modern Features, with a dual-polymer approach refining an otherwise conventional aqueous gel. The trade-off is a 5.5 clean score, driven by fragrance, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, and synthetic polymers. A credible scrunching gel for dependable shape, not a clean-formula well aligned.
Full INCI list
Water (Aqua), Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Fragrance (Parfum), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-11, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzophenone-4, Coumarin, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Red 33 (CI 17200)