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CeraVe Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo - 12 fl oz - 2 of 4CeraVe Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo - 12 fl oz - 3 of 4CeraVe Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo - 12 fl oz - 4 of 4
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CeraVe Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo - 12 fl oz

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Highlights

  • GENTLE ON SCALP & HAIR: Allergy Tested and suitable for sensitive scalp
  • CARES FOR THE SCALP BARRIER: CeraVe Oil Control Shampoo and Conditioner are gentle on scalp & hair and remove excess oil from the scalp without disrupting the scalp barrier. Each formula contains 3 skin identical ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to support the scalp & hair
  • DEVELOPED WITH DERMATOLOGISTS: It is pH balanced, allergy tested, suitable for sensitive scalp, and free of sulfates, MIT, dyes, parabens, phthalates & fragrance
  • SOFT & NOURISHED: Use as a system with CeraVe Oil Control Shampoo for hydrated and healthy looking hair
  • SUITABLE FOR ALL: Developed for normal to oily scalp & hair; Sulfate-free shampoo for men and women suitable for all hair types, all curl patterns, color-treated hair, and ages 13+ years old

Description

If your hair struggles with excess oil, it may appear greasy or weighed down. An oil-balancing shampoo with ingredients that instantly removes excess oil and purifies scalp can help restore your hair’s healthy appearance. We recommend choosing a sulfate-free shampoo formula that’s gentle and does not disrupt the scalp barrier. CeraVe Oil Control Balancing Shampoo is a clinically tested formula that instantly removes excess oil & effectively cleanses without disrupting the scalp barrier. It purifies scalp & leaves hair feeling hydrated without weigh down*. The innovative formula with three essential ceramides, Zinc PCA, and hyaluronic acid was developed with dermatologists to be gentle on your scalp and hair. Paired with CeraVe Oil Control Balancing Conditioner, the shampoo leaves hair feeling hydrated without weigh down. Both formulas are pH-balanced, non-comedogenic, and allergy-tested and suitable for sensitive scalps. They’re also phthalate-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, and formulated for all hair types (including curls and color-treated hair) and ages 13+. *when used as a system with CeraVe Oil Control Balancing Conditioner
Scent: Unscented
Hair Type: All Hair Types, Coily
Health Facts: Alcohol-Free, No Fragrance Added, Phthalate-Free, Dye-Free, Formaldehyde-Free, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Silicone-Free, Hypoallergenic
Product Form: Liquid
Sustainability Claims: Recyclable
Recommended Use: Daily
Beauty Purpose: Oil Control
Features: PH-Balanced, Dermatologist Tested, Non-Drying, Alleviates Dry Scalp, Hypoallergenic
TCIN: 94744675
UPC: 3606000650237
Item Number (DPCI): 063-02-0246
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Ingredients:

1400540cv48 - aqua/water/eau, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, sodium chloride, glycol distearate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, cocamide mipa, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, niacinamide, zinc pca, triethyl citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, salicylic acid, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, coco-betaine, citric acid, caprylyl glycol, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, polyquaternium-10, benzoic acid, ppg-5-ceteth-20. (code f.i.l. n70073597/1).

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.34 inches length x 2.88 inches width x 8.04 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.893 pounds

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Q: Condition shampoo be used on a daily use

submitted by MT41 - 7 months ago
  • A: Is this recommended for teens or older children?

    submitted byMari - 6 months ago
  • A: Hello MT41. Great question! CeraVe Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo 12 fl oz For Coily & All Hair Types can be used everyday. While the formula is gentle enough for daily use, those with coily hair may still prefer to follow up with a rich conditioner or a leave-in treatment to ensure the hair shafts remain hydrated, as coily textures often require more moisture than straighter hair types. We hope this information is helpful and that you can use our products with great success!

    submitted byCerave Product Expert - 7 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this shampoo made to help frizzy hair ?

submitted by Sc - 2 months ago
  • A: Hello Sc. Great question! The CeraVe Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo is specifically formulated for oily scalps and hair. Its primary functions are to gently cleanse, help control excess oil, and maintain the skin barrier (often featuring ingredients like ceramides and niacinamide). While it cleanses the hair and scalp, it is not specifically designed to target or treat frizzy hair. Frizz is typically caused by lack of moisture, humidity, or cuticle damage, whereas oil-control shampoos can sometimes be clarifying and may feel drying for hair prone to frizz. To help manage frizz, you generally want to look for products designed for hydration, smoothing, or damage repair (such as moisturizing conditioners, anti-frizz serums, or leave-in treatments). We hope this information is helpful and that you will try our products soon!

    submitted byCerave Product Expert - 2 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this shampoo safe to use daily for color treated hair?

submitted by MA - 3 months ago
  • A: Hello MA! We are happy to share that our Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo is formulated with dermatologists to be sulfate-free, pH-balanced, and gentle enough for daily use on color-treated hair. Designed with essential ceramides and oil-controlling ingredients, it effectively clarifies the scalp and removes excess oil without stripping your hair's essential moisture or compromising your hair color. To help maintain your color's vibrancy even longer while controlling scalp oil, a great tip is to wash your hair with lukewarm or cool water and focus the shampoo application directly at the roots where oil accumulates most.

    submitted byCerave Product Expert - 3 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this ok for teens to use?

submitted by Seg - 6 months ago
  • A: Hi Seg. Thank you for reaching out to CeraVe regarding the Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo. This product is suitable for ages 13 and up.

    submitted byCerave Product Expert - 6 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this a clarifying shampoo?

submitted by Waxy scalp - 6 months ago
  • A: Hello Waxy scalp. The CeraVe Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo is best described as a balancing daily shampoo with clarifying properties, rather than a traditional heavy-duty clarifying shampoo. While it effectively purifies the scalp and removes excess oil—two primary functions of a clarifying product—it is specifically formulated to be gentle enough for daily use, which distinguishes it from traditional clarifying shampoos that are typically used only once a week to strip away extreme product buildup. We hope this information is helpful and you can use our products with great success!

    submitted byCerave Product Expert - 6 months ago
    Brand expert

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This shampoo is highly effective for guests struggling with oily hair and scalp issues. Many guests report significant improvements in oil control, allowing them to extend the time between washes. The formula is gentle, lathers well, and leaves hair feeling clean and manageable without stripping moisture. Guests appreciate its lightweight texture and the absence of strong fragrances, making it suitable for sensitive scalps. Overall, it has become a staple in many hair care routines.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.7 out of 5 stars with 971 reviews
    quality: 4.56 out of 5
    value: 4.63 out of 5
    82% would recommend
    17 recommendations
    1 out of 5 stars
    1 November, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Made my scalp super itchy. The itchiness immediately stopped once I switched shampoos
    Target Team Member
    From Cerave Product Expert team
    Hi H. Thank you for reaching out to CeraVe. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 888-768-2915, M- F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
    3 days ago
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    5 out of 5 stars
    27 October, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Great for normal hair too!

    This shampoo is one of my favorite CeraVe products! You don't have to have oily hair to benefit from it. It's good for normal hair too. My hair is fine, dense, and low porosity, so many shampoos make it feel coated, but not this one. This makes my hair feel clean but not heavy. My city has hard water, and this shampoo works better in that than most as well. I appreciate that this has no fragrance at all. Highly recommend!
    Ali80
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    21 October, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Does not work well
    kristie
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    3 out of 5 stars
    9 October, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Made my hair even flakier. Wouldn’t buy again
    HBuns
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    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    7 October, 2026Verified purchase

    Not Effective

    Way too heavy for my fine hair and did not notice a difference in my oily hair. Great value though, so worth the try! Would not recommend for fine hair.
    areilly
    From Cerave Product Expert team
    Hello areilly, Thank you for sharing your experience with CeraVe Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo - 12 fl oz. We're sorry to hear that this product did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to better understand how we can improve. We will be sure to pass your comments along to the appropriate departments. Thank you for trying CeraVe.
    1 month ago
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    1 October, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Best of the best

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Out of the products out there this one is the best and highly recommended for people that have hair issues. Overall the lathering of the shampoo makes it feel elegant, and also it's scent isn't to strong but feels natural.
    ChristianG
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    4 out of 5 stars
    17 September, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Great oil control, doesn't dry out my scalp

    I have normal to oily hair and my roots usually get greasy by the second day. This shampoo actually keeps my scalp feeling clean for almost three days now, which is a first for me. It lathers well without stripping my hair completely dry, and my scalp doesn't feel tight or itchy afterward like some other oil-control shampoos I've tried. The scent is light and doesn't linger. I do need to follow up with a good conditioner since the ends can feel a little rough otherwise, but overall this has become part of my regular routine.
    HairCareFan22
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    14 September, 2026
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Oil control!

    I love this shampoo! I have fine, thin hair that tends to get oily very quickly. I was needing to wash my hair sometimes daily or at least every other day. Since I’ve started using this shampoo, I can sometimes make it to three days before needing to wash again. It leaves my hair, soft and shiny, and I don’t even have to use a conditioner to get a brush through it. It lathers and rinses well and does not leave any residue on my hair. My hair feels truly clean, soft and manageable. 
    ShawnaB
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    10 September, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Love ❤️ everything

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the product make my skin shine and soft overall I love it so much I use it for my face to make my scalp shine and soft overall love it 😍 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
    KathleenM
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    4 September, 2026Verified purchase

    Helpful addition to my routine!

    Seriously been struggling with scalp issues and was DESPERATE. Found this in addition to another shampoo that is harsh so can’t be used every day. This is great for those in-between days, and I do think both together are effective in getting my scalp healthier! The scent doesn’t bother me and no opinion on the ingredients!
    Alygator
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    29 August, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    I was using hydrating shampoos and conditioners including the cerave line since I have loosely curly, dry hair. I found myself going from washing every 3 days to everyday somehow, because my scalp felt so oily and itchy on day 2. Wash days for curly hair are such a pain. I was afraid that this would be very stripping but it wasn't. Yes it's more drying than the hydrating line, and the conditioner is not as moisturizing, but even when I was using clarifying shampoos, I still couldn't go an additional day. I can get away with washing every 2 days now, with an additional one in the case of an emergency (but with a hat). The itching and the pain from heavy oils/sebum went away. The downside is that my curls are less defined. This line is silicone free (the hydrating one is not), but it also has less slip. Oh well. I think the trade off is worth it to me at this time.
    renee
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    27 August, 2026
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    Great Scent, Decreases Oil on Scalp

    I had to start on this shampoo because my scalp has been so oily this summer and so far I’m very impressed! I’ve noticed a decrease in oiliness so it definitely does its job. The scent is great and definitely leaves my hair smelling fresh and clean. The price is great as well and makes it affordable to keep treating my scalp!
    JordanT
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    25 August, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Good

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this shampoo because it makes my hair feel clean without making it feel super dry or stripped. It helps control the oil at my roots and leaves my hair feeling fresh and lighter after washing. My hair looks less greasy and actually stays feeling clean longer. It also feels gentle enough to use regularly, which I really like.
    FaiC
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    5 out of 5 stars
    24 August, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    FINALLY !!!

    I have had oily hair all of my life and have looked for many many years for a shampoo that cleaned my hair and would help prevent it being oily within a few hours. This is the only shampoo I have ever found that does just that. My hair feels clean, actually gives me a little volume and texture. My hair feels and looks clean and healthy. My scalp is clean without drying or itching.
    Tawny
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    12 August, 2026Verified purchase

    Life Changing!

    My hair is naturally oily and it has gotten worse in my late 20s. I know everyone says you’re not supposed to wash your hair every day, but that felt impossible for me as an adult with a daily in person job because my hair would get SO greasy SO fast and it looked gross even in updos/claw clips/etc. This shampoo and conditioner from CeraVe is a GAME CHANGER!!! I’ve been using it for two weeks now with a scalp scrubber- nothing fancy, just the off brand cheap one from Target- and finally my hair looks and feels clean. The crown of my head used to feel so wet and oily before I started using this, but now it feels dry and clean. On non-wash days (since I can actually do those now!) I spray in a little Amika dry shampoo and blow dry that in and my hair looks amazing. I got compliments on it and coworkers asking if I did something different. CeraVe please make this product forever!
    Target Team Member
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    6 guests found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    11 August, 2026Verified purchase

    Helped so much after 1 wash!

    This shampoo really made a difference even after the first wash. My scalp would get so itchy and my hair oily on day 2 hair, but this shampoo decreased the discomfort a lot. I can't wait to feel the difference after more regular use.
    Lil
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    6 August, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Makes me sad

    I still have to wash my hair everyday with this shampoo.
    SADD
    From Consumer Care Center team
    Hello SADD! We are sorry to hear that the Oil Control Balancing Shampoo did not help extend the time between your hair washes. Balancing natural scalp oils can sometimes take a little time as your hair adapts to a new formula, and a helpful tip is to focus the lather primarily on your roots while ensuring a thorough rinse with lukewarm water to prevent any product build-up. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with the Oil Control Balancing Shampoo, and we will certainly pass your feedback along to our product development team.
    3 months ago
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    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    1 August, 2026Verified purchase

    Created more oil.

    I had really high hopes for this shampoo, but after a week of waking up with extremely oily hair, I gave up on this product. I had to lather my hair 3 times to get rid of the oil and it left the ends of my hair brittle. I changed to Dove daily moisture shampoo and it calmed the oil production where I can almost go 2 full days without shampooing. All I can think of is that oil controling shampoo worked as a clarifier and reactivated my oil glands. The product itself is nice and think which you would expect from CeraVe.
    looking out for you
    From Cerave Product Expert team
    Hello looking out for you. Thank you for sharing your experience with CeraVe Oil Control Gentle Scalp Care Shampoo - 12 fl oz: For Coily & All Hair Types, Daily Use, Sulfate-Free. We're sorry to hear that this shampoo did not meet your expectations. Sulfate-free products don't lather as much because they lack traditional surfactants like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES). A common misconception is that more lather means a better clean. In reality, the foam is mostly just air and water; the cleansing is done by the surfactant molecules themselves, regardless of how many bubbles they produce. We hope this information is helpful and we appreciate your feedback. Thank you for trying CeraVe!
    3 months ago
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?
    5 out of 5 stars
    30 July, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Perfect size

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This cera ve oil control balancing shampoo instantly removes excess oil and effectively cleans scalp without disrupting hair. This shapoo is hydrating and hair feels fresh after the wash. Perfect in size.
    BishwoS
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    5 out of 5 stars
    26 July, 2026
    originally posted on cerave.com
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    Good, bottle too small

    Works well for my oily teen. Please make this in a larger bottle or offer a refillable set. Too much plastic waste in this size, bottle goes too fast.
    Bob273
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

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