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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser #1
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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser

Item 2603761

$26.00
Size:12.0 oz
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Summary

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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser is a gentle moisturizing shampoo that gently cleanses hair, designed for all curl types, even straight hair.

Details

Benefits

  • Gently cleanses to remove dirt and product build-up
  • Increases moisturization by 87* when used with Essential Moisture Conditioner
  • Foaming action cleanses the hair without stripping natural oils
  • Suitable for frequent washes
  • Safe for color treated hair
  • Designed for all curls and texture types

Key Ingredients

  • Naturally-derived super gentle cleansers that don't strip away natural oils
  • Avocado, Coconut and Sunflower oil for ultimate nourishment
  • Shea Butter to lock in moisture
  • Resurrection flower (aka Rose of Jericho), desert plant that survives up to 3 years without water, known for its moisture-retention properties
  • Andiroba, indigenous plant of the Amazon forest known for its nourishing properties
  • Aloe, Sage, Rosemary, Pepper and Basil extracts, known for their antioxidant properties

Formulated Without

  • Sulfates
  • Silicones
  • Drying alcohols

How To Use

Apply generously on wet hair. Massage vigorously into your scalp to break down dirt and product build-up. Rinse off thoroughly. Follow with the Curlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner to hydrate and moisturize.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Betaine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Selaginella Lepidophylla (Resurrection Flower) Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract, Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Carapa Guaianensis (Andiroba) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool

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Key Ingredients

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  2. View 2 Sunflower Seed Oil
  3. View 3 Andiroba
  4. View 4 Resurrection Flower
  5. View 5 Nourishing Blends

How To Use

Step 1

Step 1

Wet your hair thoroughly, then dispense a generous blob of product on your palms and apply directly to the scalp.

Step 2

Step 2

Massage gently but vigorously to clear the scalp and melt down dirt and product buildup.

Step 3

Step 3

Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 to properly cleanse the hair.

Step 4

Step 4

Follow with the Curlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner to detangle and nourish your hair.

Comparison Table

Product Comparison

Range

Moisture Recipe

Color Recipe

Scalp Recipe

Strength Recipe

Function

Step 1&2: Cleanse & Condition

Step 1: Cleanse

Step 1: Cleanse

Step 1: Cleanse

Product Type

Co-wash / 2in1

Gentle Shampoo

Clarifying Shampoo

Protein Shampoo

Description

Most gentle, cleanses and conditions at the same time. Suitable for everyday washes

Delicate cleanser, suitable for frequent washes

Deep purifying action, to be used every 4-5 washes

Protein-enriched gentle cleanser that melts dirt and build-up to cleanse hair

Contains Proteins?

No

No

No

Yes

Before & After

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CLAIMS

Increases moisturisation by 87% and instantly reduces frizz control* *When used with EM Conditioner. Based on third party testing vs. a non-conditioning shampoo


Review Snapshot

by PowerReviews

43 ReviewsWrite a Review
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
Pros
No Pros
Cons
No Cons
Hair Type
4Wavy Hair
2Very Curly Hair
1Straight Hair
Most Helpful Positive Review
Obsessed!

I don't even know where to start with this cleanser, it changed my life! My hair was incredibly dry and frizzy from my last shampoo, and one of my coworkers spoke very highly of this brand. I decided to try this and was completely blown away. It completely transformed my hair. It cleanses, and moist...

Versus
Most Helpful Critical Review
Nope nope nope

Was SO excited to get the shampoo and conditioner from curlsmith bc I never rlly buy high end things and after I used biotera shampoo my hair was wrecked. So I chose this and uh…it smells like baby powder first of all, straight up nasty baby wipes with baby powder. But I decided it doesn't matter I'...

43 results

Super fine hair

Submitted 5 days ago

By Hiatus

From Florida

I have super fine 2a hair. I did not find that this weighs my hair down at all and I don't feel like I'm having to use an excessive amount of product. It doesn't lather well, but it's sulfate free so I expected that going in. I focus on washing my roots and use a silicone scalp brush to help cover my whole scalp. I'm dealing with less frizz and can actually go a day between washes without feeling all greasy and gross. love this!

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Caused my scalp to be really dry

Submitted 8 days ago

By T

From Phoenix, AZ

I was enjoying this shampoo for about a month before I noticed my scalp is really dry. It's causing dry flakes in my scalp. I continue using.

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Doesn't lather enough

Submitted 2 months ago

By mamaj95

From Oregon

I have fine-normal, long hair and I have to use SO much product to get a decent lather! It's very gentle, and made my dry scalp and dandriff worse. Its an okay shampoo for in-between washes but not enough for washing once a week.

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Love Curlsmith Moisture Line!

Submitted 5 months ago

By CoffeeLlama

From Colorado

Hair Type Wavy Hair

Love how this has helped my poor, abused post 60 hair. I have been very ill the last few months, and this line has literally saved the hair I had left by stopping the breakage and seems to be supporting a more rapid scalp recovery and regrowth. It also leaves my hair smelling wonderful and I am able to air dry with curls and waves again.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Caused hair loss

Submitted 7 months ago

By Jocelyn

From San Francisco

I have thick curly hair. I began to use the shampoo and conditioner and within 3 days noticed larger amounts of hair being pulled out after shampooing/conditioning. When I brush my hair there is so much hair being left on the brush . This was the only change to my hair routine recently. Will go back to redken

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