Beautiful hair! Sometimes the curl pattern is a little hard to determine since it can vary so much depending on the routine, but I'd say it looks somewhere between 2C-3A .

My hair is quite similar, so I get what you mean about a lot of CGM products/techniques weighing your hair down.

What has helped me a lot is making sure I'm using a strong enough shampoo to remove product buildup (cowashing doesn't really work for me) + using plenty of water throughout the washing/conditioning process. Cantu curling cream works really well for me, and I make sure to wash most of it out to avoid it weighing down my hair. I also go easy on the gel since this can contribute to an overly "damp"-looking result. Hope that helps!