Key ingredients
4.5/5
A 15-ounce styling cream for 3b to 4c hair. Hold and definition with oils, not the leave-in.
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Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross Styling Cream 15 fl oz - Hold & Definition for Curly Hair 3b-4
$29.00
Pattern Curl Cream is built for denser curl patterns that need moisture and definition together. A little emulsified in water goes further than a dry scoop.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.6/5
For denser curls that need moisture and shape together. Skip the leave-in if this cream is the styler you want.
Formula standards
4.6/5
A rich cream to emulsify with water. A dry scoop can look clumpy.
The verdict
The styling cream, 15 ounces, and one jar is enough. The leave-in is a different step.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Ouidad, SheaMoisture, Cantu, Briogeo, Verb, and Rizos Curls) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | 15oz curl styling cream | Ouidad’s climate control cream targets | SheaMoisture’s curl smoothie is widely | Cantu’s coconut curling cream is | Clean-leaning curl cream | Lightweight curl cream | Community favorite |
| Key actives | Conditioners · Oils | Anti-frizz agents | Shea · Coconut | Shea · Coconut | Rice amino · Shea | Conditioners | Conditioners · Oils |
| Texture | Curl cream | Curl cream | Curl cream | Curl cream | Curl cream | Curl cream | Curl cream |
| Skin fit | — | — | — | Oily / acne | — | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Curl-defining · Rich | Humidity · Featherlight | Budget · Moisture | Budget · Rich | Clean-leaning · Soft hold | Lightweight · Waves | Definition · Bounce |
| $ / size | $29.00 | $26.00 | $35.98 | $7.49 | $24.00 | $22.00 | $18.40 |
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FAQ
Who is Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross Styling Cream 15 fl oz - Hold & Definition for Curly Hair 3b-4 best for?
Pattern Curl Cream is built for denser curl patterns that need moisture and definition together. A little emulsified in water goes further than a dry scoop.
How did Edyt Beauty score this curl cream?
Edyt rates Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross Styling Cream 15 fl oz - Hold & Definition for Curly Hair 3b-4 4.6 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross Styling Cream 15 fl oz - Hold & Definition for Curly Hair 3b-4 against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Ouidad, SheaMoisture, Cantu, Briogeo, Verb, and Rizos Curls. For more from the same brand, see More from Pattern below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross Styling Cream 15 fl oz - Hold & Definition for Curly Hair 3b-4 with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Curl Creams.
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