AVEDA Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek Heat-Activated Styling Cream — 5 fl oz, Silicone-Free, Frizz & Heat Protection for Curly/Coi

AVEDA Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek is a heat-activated, silicone-free styling cream that smooths curly and coily textures for sleek, frizz-resistant styles without changing the natural curl pattern.

This plant-forward formula (97% naturally derived*) is designed to deliver a polished blowout or silk-pressed finish while keeping moisture, elasticity and curl integrity intact. Aveda combines a lightweight plant polymer shield with botanical smoothing oils and conditioning murumuru butter to defend hair against humidity and frizz, and to reduce breakage from combing and heat styling up to 450°F. The product is vegan, Leaping Bunny approved, and finished with Aveda’s Pure-Fume aroma built from certified organic bergamot, Australian sandalwood, tonka and other plant essences.

How will this cream affect my curl or coil pattern?

It smooths surface texture temporarily for straight or stretched styles without chemically altering your natural curl or coil pattern. The effect is heat-dependent and washes out at your next shampoo, so your hair returns to its native shape between treatments.

• Heat-activated: delivers sleekness when blow-drying and flat-ironing.
• No permanent straightening: rinses cleanly at next wash.
• Made for textured hair: respectful of curl elasticity and structure.

Will it protect hair from heat and breakage during styling?

Yes — the formula shields strands from mechanical damage and thermal stress up to 450°F, lowering the risk of breakage during combing, blowouts, and flat-ironing. That protection helps hair feel smoother and look shinier after styling.

• Heat protection rated up to 450°F for styling tools.
• Conditions with murumuru butter to replenish moisture lost during heat styling.
• Plant polymer forms an invisible layer to reduce friction and combing damage.

Is this product suitable if I want to avoid silicones and synthetic fragrances?

Absolutely — the formula is silicone-free and uses plant-derived polymers and botanical oils to deliver smoothing performance. Aveda replaces synthetic scents with a Pure-Fume blend of certified organic and natural essential extracts for aroma without synthetic fragrance ingredients.

• Free from silicones, synthetic fragrances, parabens and sulfates.
• 97% naturally derived per ISO 16128 from plants and non-petroleum minerals.
• Vegan formula and cruelty-free certification (Leaping Bunny).

How do I use it for best results?

Work a small amount through clean, towel-dried, detangled hair, then blow-dry to smooth the cuticle. For a sleeker finish, follow with a flat iron on a moderate setting; the heat-activated ingredients engage during styling to lock in a polished look until your next wash.

• Apply sparingly to damp, detangled hair from roots to ends.
• Blow-dry using a round brush for a smooth foundation.
• Finish with a flat iron for long-lasting sleekness and frizz control.

Who this is for: AVEDA Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek is intended for people with naturally curly, coily, or highly textured hair who want temporary straight or smooth styles without chemical straighteners or silicones. It's well suited to anyone seeking humidity and frizz defense during a blowout or silk press, those concerned about heat-related breakage, and users who prefer plant-derived ingredients and cruelty-free certifications. If you need a rinse-out styling cream that protects during heat styling and preserves your natural curl pattern between washes, this product is a practical choice.

*Per ISO 16128 standard, derived from plants, non-petroleum minerals, and/or water.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Diheptyl Succinate, Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/ Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (watermelon) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Butter, Linum Usitatissimum (linseed) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Extract, Castor Oil/ipdi Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Brassicyl Valinate Esylate, Brassica Campestris/aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Isoamyl Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Triheptanoin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Gluconate, Polyglycerin-3, Glucose, Xylitol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Brassica Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, C15-19 Alkane, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/butanediol Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid, Fragrance (parfum), Limonene, Isoeugenol, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, T-butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol ILN50159 Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.