Moisture Memory Release

Lightweight leave-in prep for the styling step

✓CGM ApprovedMoistureProtein-FreeStep: Leave-In

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Our Take

Sitting between the conditioner step and the styling step, this protein-free leave-in from the Moisture (orange) range is designed to prep hair for products rather than define curls independently. It adds detangling slip and moisture while leaving hair in an optimal state for a cream, gel, or oil-cream to grip onto. Reviews are mixed (3.8 stars on Ulta), suggesting it works brilliantly for some hair types and less so for others — low to normal porosity curlies with 2a–3b patterns seem to respond best. Worth sampling before purchasing full size; if your leave-in step consistently feels insufficient, this is designed to fill that gap.

Who is this for?

Our assessment — not the brand's claim

Curl Pattern

Porosity

LowNormalHigh

Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free✓ Paraben-Free✓ Alcohol-Free

Ingredients at a Glance

Water

Solvent

Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.

Glycerin

Humectant

Powerful humectant that draws moisture into the hair shaft.

Avocado Oil

Oil

Nutrient-rich oil that penetrates and strengthens hair.

Apricot Kernel Oil

Oil

Light oil rich in oleic acid for softness and shine.

Ceramide NG

Emollient

Lipid that repairs and strengthens hair cuticle.

Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free✓ Protein-Free✓ Paraben-Free✓ Alcohol-Free

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How to Use

Shake well and spray the product throughout wet hair. Follow with the praying hands method to smooth and seal the moisture into your strands. This helps seal the cuticles and reduces frizz! Follow with your preferred Curlsmith styler for definition and hold.