We compared two 200ml dry shampoos aimed at sensitive scalps: Batiste Sensitive Scalp Fragrance Free and Umberto Giannini Next Day Perfect Invisible Dry Shampoo.
What we looked at
Formula and scalp-care claims, fragrance, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price on a fragrance-free formula that is dermatologically tested and accredited by the Skin Health Alliance, Batiste Sensitive Scalp is the value pick, at £2.50. If you would rather pay £5.50 more for a 97% natural formula with natural exfoliants stated to restore a clear, healthy scalp, Umberto Giannini Next Day Perfect is the natural-formula option, at £8.00.
A £2.50 fragrance-free dry shampoo dermatologically tested for sensitive scalps.
An £8.00 dry shampoo with a 97% natural formula and exfoliants for scalp care.
Batiste Sensitive Scalp Dry Shampoo, Fragrance Free, 200ml — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a lightweight, fragrance-free dry shampoo developed for sensitive scalps, dermatologically tested and accredited by the Skin Health Alliance, absorbing excess oil with what the listing calls its smallest ingredient list yet, suitable for all hair types and vegan friendly.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Umberto Giannini on these listings, at £2.50
- Fragrance-free formula developed for sensitive scalps
- Dermatologically tested and Skin Health Alliance accredited, per the listing
- Suitable for all hair types, per the listing
- Vegan friendly, per the listing
Worth knowing
- No natural-origin percentage stated for the formula
- The listing's "89% of women agree" figures are the brand's own survey data
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a fragrance-free formula
- Sensitive scalps that react to fragranced products
Not ideal for
- Anyone who specifically wants a stated natural-origin percentage
- Buyers who want an exfoliating scalp treatment
Umberto Giannini Next Day Perfect Invisible Dry Shampoo for Sensitive and Itchy Scalps, 200ml — Most Natural Formula
Intended for: Marketed as a 97% natural formula dry shampoo that uses natural exfoliants to cleanse and restore a clear, healthy scalp, refreshing hair between washes without the itch or white residue the listing says traditional dry shampoos can leave, vegan and cruelty-free, suitable for all curl types.
What we liked
- 97% natural formula with natural exfoliants, per the listing
- Stated to refresh hair without itch or white residue
- Removes grease and adds volume, per the listing
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Suitable for all curl types, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £5.50 more than the Batiste on these listings
- No dermatological test or accreditation stated in the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want a natural-formula dry shampoo
- Anyone who wants an exfoliating scalp treatment
- Curly hair types, per the listing
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a stated dermatological accreditation
