Curl Shaper Take Shape Plumping and Defining Cream 226g

Anyone using liquid haircare products, as water is a core component.

It helps create a workable texture and allows surfactants, conditioners and other actives to perform effectively.

People looking for smoother, more manageable hair or richer, creamier product textures.

Despite the name, fatty alcohols are moisturising and conditioning rather than drying. They also help stabilise and thicken many haircare formulas.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

Those looking for softer, more manageable hair or extra slip in styling products.

It forms a lightweight film on the hair to reduce static and enhance glide without leaving heavy residue. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas.

Those looking for products with stable, evenly blended textures or clear formulations.

It is commonly used in both haircare and skincare to help disperse fragrance oils or conditioning agents evenly. It also supports the overall texture and consistency of a formula.

Those wanting a non-greasy conditioning feel or improved spreadability in styling products.

It is commonly used to give formulas a smooth, silky texture without heaviness. Often found in conditioners, serums and creams where a lightweight finish is desired.

Those looking for improved manageability, softness and reduced static in dry or textured hair.

It is a cationic ingredient that works by adhering to the hair surface to provide slip and reduce tangling. Often used in conditioners and masks for a richer, more conditioning feel.

People looking for smoother, easier-to-comb hair, especially in conditioners and leave-in products.

Despite the name, it is not a strong sulphate cleanser but a gentle, oil-loving conditioning compound derived from fatty alcohols.

Those who prefer products with a smooth, uniform texture or need easier application and distribution.

It is derived from cellulose and is widely used because it provides viscosity without weighing hair down. It also helps improve the feel and spreadability of many water-based products.

All products that need protecting from spoilage.

A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.

Those looking for added hydration or smoother-feeling hair.

It is also commonly used as a preservative booster to help maintain formula freshness. It is well tolerated in most haircare products.

People who enjoy a scented product.

Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.

All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

Hair wanting added body, smoothness or temporary strength.

A common protein in repair and volumising formulas.

Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.

People wanting smoother, more manageable hair or lighter-feeling silicone conditioning.

PEG-modified silicones are designed to be more water-dispersible than traditional silicones, making them easier to rinse out. They are commonly used to enhance spreadability and a silky feel in haircare formulas.

Those looking for hydrated, smoother-feeling hair or lighter-feeling formulations.

It is commonly used to help ingredients dissolve and to give formulas a soft, glide-on texture. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off products due to its versatility.

Damaged, chemically treated or fragile hair wanting reinforcement.

Protein routines suit some hair well, while very protein-sensitive hair may prefer balance with moisture.

Those looking for added conditioning support or antioxidant benefits in their haircare.

It is commonly used because it is more stable than pure vitamin E while still offering similar benefits. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off formulations.

Most hair and scalp types, including those wanting a gentle feel.

A popular botanical used across many gentle and moisturising products.

Damaged, frizz-prone or colour-treated hair wanting targeted smoothing.

Designed to deposit where hair needs it most. Some prefer silicone-free formulas by choice.

People looking for improved manageability, detangling and smoother-feeling hair.

It is a commonly used quaternary ammonium compound that helps conditioners spread easily through the hair. It is effective even at low levels, which is why it appears frequently in rinse-off products.

Those using products that need light cleansing or stable blends of oils, silicones, or fragrances.

It is commonly used to solubilise fragrance or silicone ingredients in shampoos and treatments. Its mild, nonionic nature means it typically works well alongside other surfactants.

Those who enjoy subtly scented haircare products.

It is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.