Shine & Define Finishing Serum

Silicone-free finishing serum for shine and frizz control

✓CGM ApprovedCoreProtein-FreeStep: Finish

Our Take

A finishing serum for frizz control and shine, made without silicones. Plant-derived silicone alternatives (sourced from castor oil and sugarcane) deliver the slip and gloss you would expect from a serum, without the buildup risk that makes traditional silicone serums problematic for CGM routines. Apply as the final step after styling: a small amount smoothed over dry or almost-dry curls controls the canopy and adds visible gloss. Protein-free.

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

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

A branched ester used as a lightweight emollient and solvent. Provides an elegant, silky f…

Isododecane

Solvent

Lightweight volatile solvent that evaporates quickly leaving no residue.

Capryloyl Glycerin Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Emollient

Natural film-forming conditioning copolymer from coconut and castor oil. Silicone alternat…

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Film Former

A hydrocarbon-based film-forming polymer. Provides flexible, pliable hold in styling produ…

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Film Former

A hydrocarbon-based film-forming polymer. Provides flexible, pliable hold in hairsprays an…

Free From

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

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How to Use

Apply a small amount to dry or almost-dry curls. Smooth over the canopy and scrunch through any remaining cast. Use sparingly as a little goes a long way.