We compared two anti-dandruff shampoos: the Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo 400ml and the Neutrogena T/Gel Scalp Relief Shampoo 250ml.
What we looked at
Active ingredients, who it suits, size, and price per 100ml.
The verdict
If you want an everyday 400ml anti-dandruff shampoo at the lowest price, the Head & Shoulders is the pick at £3.32, about 83p per 100ml. If you would rather pay £3.92 more for a 250ml shampoo with 3% salicylic acid that suits scalps prone to psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis, the Neutrogena T/Gel is the alternative, at £7.24, about £2.90 per 100ml.
A £3.32 400ml daily anti-dandruff shampoo that is paraben free.
A £7.24 250ml shampoo with 3% salicylic acid and 0.75% piroctone olamine.
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, 400ml — Everyday Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 400ml anti-dandruff shampoo for men and women and any hair or scalp type, for daily use, clinically proven against flakes, itch, oil and dryness with regular use, and paraben free. The title claims up to 100% flake-free protection. Carries 4.6 stars from 4.4K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Neutrogena on these listings, at £3.32
- 400ml, about 83p per 100ml
- Suited to daily use for any hair type
- Larger review history (4.4K ratings)
Worth knowing
- No stated active ingredient in the details we reviewed
- Not aimed at psoriasis or seborrhoeic dermatitis, which the Neutrogena listing mentions
Best for
- Buyers who want an everyday shampoo at the lowest price
- Anyone who wants a large 400ml bottle
- Those with mild dandruff
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a stated salicylic acid shampoo
- Anyone with scalp psoriasis or seborrhoeic dermatitis
Neutrogena T/Gel Scalp Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, 250ml, 3% Salicylic Acid — Scalp Relief
Intended for: Marketed as a 250ml anti-dandruff shampoo with 3% salicylic acid and 0.75% piroctone olamine, described as starting to work from the first wash and clinically proven to relieve scalp dryness and itchiness. The listing says it suits those prone to scalp psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis and that packaging may vary. Carries 4.5 stars from 3.2K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- 3% salicylic acid and 0.75% piroctone olamine listed
- Suitable for scalps prone to psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Described as starting from the first wash
- Clear usage claims
Worth knowing
- Costs £3.92 more than the Head & Shoulders on these listings
- 250ml, about £2.90 per 100ml
- Packaging may vary per the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want a stated salicylic acid formula
- Anyone with scalp psoriasis or seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Those who want a targeted treatment shampoo
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a large bottle
