Essential Moisture Conditioner

Lightweight protein-free conditioner for daily use

✓CGM ApprovedMoistureProtein-FreeStep: Condition

Our Take

The counterpart to the Essential Moisture Shampoo, this protein-free rinse-out conditioner from the Moisture (orange) range delivers real detangling power and softness without the heaviness that makes low-porosity hair feel coated. Formulated with lemon peel, jasmine, and hops, it softens without leaving residue, and the pump dispenser — a small but genuinely appreciated feature — means you can dispense one-handed mid-shower. Safe for daily use across all curl types, and a good choice for anyone whose hair responds poorly to richer, thicker conditioners that seem to take days to rinse out properly.

Who is this for?

Our assessment — not the brand's claim

Curl Pattern

Porosity

LowNormalHigh

Free From

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

Ingredients at a Glance

⚠ 1 CGM-Flagged Ingredient

Water

Solvent

Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emollient and emulsifier. CGM-approved, not a drying alcohol.

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Thickener

Modified starch that thickens and conditions.

Betaine

Humectant

Natural humectant derived from sugar beets that conditions and moisturises.

Cetyl Palmitate

Emollient

Waxy ester that conditions and adds slip.

Free From

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

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How to Use

Apply in the shower on wet hair, after you have fully rinsed out your shampoo. Rake through your curls to ensure each one is evenly coated. Use your fingers or a detangling tool to gently remove all knots. Leave on for 1-2 minutes, then rinse well and proceed with your Curlsmith leave-in conditioner and styler.