Color Wow Dream Cocktail Carb-Infused Thickening Leave In Treatment
by Color Wow · hair_care
Editor's Take
Mostly Polyquaternium-4 and Polyquaternium-11 doing the thickening work, with quinoa and keratin proteins reinforcing the surface , effective structural film, zero clean chemistry.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 1.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 5.4 / 10
The Verdict
This is a competent thickening leave-in built on a dual-polymer matrix that physically deposits structure onto the hair fiber, creating immediate diameter and hold without weight. The efficacy is strong , Polyquaternium-4 and Polyquaternium-11 form a weightless film, while hydrolyzed quinoa and keratin proteins reinforce the surface, delivering on the 'carb-infused' narrative. But the base is pure conventional styling chemistry: two conditioning polymers, three ethoxylated solubilizers, persistent silicones, undisclosed fragrance, and EDTA. It works well for fine hair that needs structure, but it's a clean-score zero dressed up in protein marketing.
Full INCI list
and glossiness. Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-4, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-11, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Silicone Quaternium-18, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-6, Corn Starch Modified, Fragrance/Parfum, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-12, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Caprylyl Glycol, Beta Glucan (Oat), 1, 2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal