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Davines LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum vs Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream

93% function match · 11 of the 13 functions we compared match Formula overlap 64%. Davines LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum and Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream share 4 ingredients among each other's most prominent.

Based on your consultation

Which of these fits your hair?

We check your pattern, moisture need, scalp, fragrance tolerance, weight sensitivity and more against each formula — and say which one lines up.

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When each one is the right call

What each formula is built for, from its own ingredient list.

  • LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum — protein-sensitive hair
  • Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream — protein-sensitive hair

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Every trait, aligned

One row per trait, read from each product’s own ingredient list and record. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a “no”.

Trait
Davines LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum — 5.07 oz container Davines

LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum

  • Styler
  • Salon
  • Sulfate-free
  • Protein-free
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream — 6 oz container Marc Anthony

Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream

  • Styler
  • Drugstore
  • Sulfate-free
  • Protein-free
Price, size & price per ounce
about $33 5.07 oz · $6.51/oz
$13.07 6 oz · $2.18/oz
Value / price positioning
Upper-mid price for a smoothing cream $$$$$ Salon tier · costs more than 69% of the 56 smoothing creams we’ve priced
Upper-mid price for a curl cream $$$$$ Drugstore tier · costs more than 52% of the 105 curl creams we’ve priced
Best for hair types
Straight–Curly Smoothing and thermal products span straight through curly hair. Your hair
Wavy–Coily Co-washes, curl creams, and gels are built around wave and curl. Your hair
Moisture level Same
Moderate Humectants in the working part of the formula. Your hair
Moderate Humectants in the working part of the formula. Your hair
Hold system Same
Low Natural gums do the holding — softer, and it re-wets more easily. Your hair
Natural gum Natural gums do the holding — softer, and it re-wets more easily. Your hair
Slip / detangling Same
High Conditioning agents sit high in the list — this is a detangling formula. Your hair
High Conditioning agents sit high in the list — this is a detangling formula. Your hair
Weight on hair Differs
Medium Middle of the range — noticeable on fine hair, light on coarse hair. Your hair
Rich Heavy butters and waxes in the first eight ingredients. Your hair
Fragrance
Present Fragrance is listed; it sits below the working ingredients. Your hair
Present Fragrance is listed; it sits below the working ingredients. Your hair
Protein Same
None No protein or amino acids in the list. Your hair
None No protein or amino acids in the list. Your hair
Silicone / wax buildup Same
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
Clarifying wash needed
Moderate Your hair
Moderate Your hair
Hold (as stated)
—
Light A light hold, as stated by the brand. Your hair
Cast risk Same
Unlikely Softening ingredients sit alongside the film formers, so a hard shell is unlikely. Your hair
Unlikely Softening ingredients sit alongside the film formers, so a hard shell is unlikely. Your hair
Oil absorption Same
None No absorbent powders or starches. Your hair
None No absorbent powders or starches. Your hair
Oils and butters Differs
Present, lower down Oils are present, but low enough to be a finishing touch. Your hair
Present, high in the list Oils sit high in the list — a softening, coating formula. Your hair
Fast-drying alcohol Same
Present Fast-drying alcohol is present — it speeds drying and can read dry on the hair. Your hair
Present Fast-drying alcohol is present — it speeds drying and can read dry on the hair. Your hair
Formula completeness
out of 10
Complete for its job
out of 10
Complete for its job
Who should choose this
  • Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
  • Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
  • Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front
  • Curl definitionfilm formers hold a clump together
  • Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
  • Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
  • Curl definitionfilm formers hold a clump together
  • Coarse or dry hairthat absorbs everything you give it
Why you might skip it
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
  • Very dry or damaged hairit contains fast-drying alcohol
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
  • Oily scalp or fine hairthat gets weighed down
from the formula stated by the brand reported by reviewers Scale: 1 dot low · 5 dots high, within this product type.
More facts about each one
Type
Stylercream
Stylercream
Where to buy
Brand website
Brand website · Grocery / mass
Free of
  • sulfate-free
  • protein-free
  • sulfate-free
  • protein-free
Cruelty-free
Cruelty-free · brand states
Cruelty-free · PETA-listed
Scent
Scented, not described
Scented, not described
Hold
—
light
Finish
shine
—
How often
as needed
—

Facts as we recorded them. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a "no".

The bottom line

The bottom line depends on your hair

Which of these two suits you is a question about your hair, not about them. The consultation answers it — and tells you what your routine needs around it.

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The detail behind the table

Where the readings above come from: the ingredient lists themselves, each brand’s claims checked against them, what owners report, and cost per ounce in context.

Shared and distinct ingredients

Shared and distinct ingredients

Computed from the ingredient lists as printed. "Shared" means both lists carry it; where it sits on each label is stated, because position is what tells you how much.

What both formulas carry

IngredientLOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair SerumStrictly Curls Curl Envy Cream
Water
Neutral
#1Leading
#1Leading
Cetearyl Alcohol
Softens
#2Leading
#7Supporting
Dimethicone
Buildup
#3Leading
#5Supporting
Cetyl Alcohol
Softens
#4Supporting
#2Leading
Behentrimonium Chloride
Detangles
#7Supporting
#3Leading
Fragrance
Fragrance
#10Below the 1% line
#24Below the 1% line
Isopropyl Alcohol
Drying
#23Below the 1% line
#22Below the 1% line
Stearyl Alcohol
Softens
#20Below the 1% line
#8Supporting

What only one of them carries

LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum

Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream

Full ingredient list — LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum (31)
Full ingredient list — Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream (30)

Claims check

What each brand says, against what each formula shows

Claims are quoted from each brand. We only mark one supported, partly supported, or conflicting when that product’s ingredient list actually speaks to it.

VerdictsLOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair SerumStrictly Curls Curl Envy Cream
Supported
3
3
Partly supported
0
0
Stated by brand
2
2
Potential conflict
0
0

LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum

  • smooths frizzy and unruly hairSupportedSmoother strands, less frizz.
  • moisturizes without weighing hair downSupportedHelps hair feel hydrated.
  • soft, easy-to-comb, shiny hairSupportedReflects light for visible shine.
  • heat protection up to 450°FStated by brandOnly lab testing can show this.
  • facilitates straighteningStated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.

Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream

  • Defines and softens curlsStated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
  • Soft, natural holdStated by brandSubjective feel varies by hair.
  • Smooths hair and controls frizzSupportedSmoother strands, less frizz.
  • Provides all-day moistureSupportedHelps hair feel hydrated.
  • Repels humiditySupportedSmoother strands, less frizz.

What owners say

What people report

Recurring themes our researchers wrote in their own words from sourced reviews. We do not store or scrape star ratings, and we never balance one product’s themes against another’s by inventing them.

Both praised for moisture and frizz control.

LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum

A reviewer says the perfector made their hair feel smooth, soft, and hydrated after other products had disappointed them.

customer with prior unsuccessful smoothing-product experience

A thick, coarse-haired reviewer says a small amount spreads easily and leaves hair soft, smooth, shiny, and pleasantly scented.

thick, coarse hair

A sample user reports immediate shine, less visible frizz, and more defined natural waves.

sample user with naturally wavy hair

Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream

Reviewers consistently praise this cream for defining curls and reducing frizz.

Customers with curly hair

Long-term customers express strong loyalty to this product and repeatedly choose it over alternatives.

Repeat customers who have used the product for years

Multiple reviewers note that this cream hydrates curls and improves overall hair texture.

Customers with curly hair seeking moisture

Customers highlight the product's excellent affordability and value compared to premium alternatives.

Budget-conscious shoppers and long-term customers

Price check

Cost per ounce, in context

Cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in. Value labels are computed from that percentile and from how many products that do the same job cost less; they are comparisons, not judgements about a brand.

$2.18/oz vs $6.51/oz — Davines LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum costs about 3× more per ounce than Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream.

LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum

Against 56 smoothing creams with a computable unit price.

Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream

Against 105 curl creams with a computable unit price.

Value readLOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair SerumStrictly Curls Curl Envy Cream
Label
Upper-mid price for a smoothing creamSits in the middle of the range for smoothing creams per ounce.
Upper-mid price for a curl creamSits in the middle of the range for curl creams per ounce.

Computed from cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, and from how many products that do the same job cost less. It is a comparison, not a judgement about the brand.

Compare with something else

Close formulas to each of these, as their own comparison pages.

LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum vs No.6 Bond Smoother Frizz Control Styling Hair CreamOLAPLEX · 96% function matchStrictly Curls Curl Envy Cream vs No.6 Bond Smoother Frizz Control Styling Hair CreamOLAPLEX · 89% function matchLOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum vs Multicultural Curls - Hair LotionMiss Jessie's · 87% function matchStrictly Curls Curl Envy Cream vs Coconut & Shea Nourishing Curl CreamMarc Anthony · 80% function matchLOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum vs Coconut & Shea Nourishing Curl CreamMarc Anthony · 80% function matchStrictly Curls Curl Envy Cream vs Multicultural Curls - Hair LotionMiss Jessie's · 80% function matchLOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum vs A Curl Can Dream Scrunch N' Go Defining SprayMatrix · 75% function matchStrictly Curls Curl Envy Cream vs Chitosan Pre-Style Cream Straight to Wavy Light ConditioningDyson · 78% function match

LOVE Smoothing Perfector Thermal Smoothing Hair Serum · Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream · All smoothing creams in the library

How this page was made

  • This page is assembled from the same researched records the individual product pages render: identity, each ingredient list as printed, each brand's own claims, dated price observations, and review themes written in our researchers' own words. Nothing on it is written per comparison.
  • We do not rank these against each other. Which of them suits you depends on your hair, and that is what the consultation works out.
  • The formula similarity percentage is a stored, precomputed number: position-weighted overlap of the two ingredient lists blended with agreement on the attributes we derive. It measures how alike two formulas are, not how well either works.
  • The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
  • The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
  • 7 sources were consulted across the products on this page.
  • Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are observations on the dates shown and change without notice. We do not sell these products and take no placement fees.
  • This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.

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