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Head & Shoulders head and shoulders classic

5.7

Head & Shoulders

head and shoulders classic

moisturiser

Overall score5.7

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Foaming surfactant

#3Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Strong surfactant

#5Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Gentle coconut-derived surfactant

Score breakdown

Overall

5.7

Hydration Efficacy3.8

Irritation Risk6.3

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength2.6

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety8.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Head & Shoulders head and shoulders classic stand out

Head & Shoulders head and shoulders classic is a decent moisturiser with an overall score of 5.7/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Panthenol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #16 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #23 in the INCI list
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Panthenol
Draws in moisture — #24 in the INCI list
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Tocopheryl Acetate
Works on your skin — #25 in the INCI list
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Triethylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #27 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

30 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua #2Sodium Laureth Sulfate #3Sodium Lauryl Sulfate #4Sodium Chloride #5Cocamidopropyl Betaine #6Sodium Xylenesulfonate #7Glycol Distearate #8Sodium Citrate #9Parfum #10Piroctone Olamine #11Sodium Benzoate #12Dimethiconol #13Citric Acid #14Sodium Salicylate #15Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride #16Dimethicone #17Hexyl Cinnamal #18Linalool #19Tetrasodium Edta #20Sodium Hydroxide #21Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate #22Trideceth-10 #23Niacinamide #24Panthenol #25Tocopheryl Acetate #26Benzyl Alcohol #27Triethylene Glycol #28Propylene Glycol #29CI 42090 #30CI 17200

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient12
Holds the formula together3
Added scent3
Draws in moisture3
Keeps the product fresh2
Formula balancers2
Works on your skin2
Added colour2
Softens and smooths1

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