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Vanicream Shampoo - 12 fl oz

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$11.99 when purchased online
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About this item

Highlights

  • Vanicream is the #1 Dermatologist recommended Brand for Sensitive Skin: Source IQVIA ProVoice Survey, 12 months ending July 2023
  • 12 fl oz. bottle
  • For sensitive skin
  • Sulfate and gluten free
  • Leaves hair clean and manageable

Description

Gently and effectively clean your hair Vancicream Shampoo in 12oz. This dermatologist tested shampoo was specially designed for sensitive scalps and is free of dyes, lanolin, fragrance, parabens and preservatives.

A non-medicated, mild shampoo for sensitive skin and scalp. This product leaves hair clean and manageable. Preservative-free. Gluten-free.
Scent: Unscented
Hair Type: All Hair Types
Health Facts: Aluminum-Free, No Fragrance Added, Gluten-Free, Dye-Free, Phthalate-Free, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free
Product Form: Liquid
Sustainability Claims: Not Tested on Animals
Package Quantity: 1
Beauty Purpose: Basic Cleansing
Net weight: 12 fl oz (US)
Features: Dermatologist Tested
TCIN: 49121578
UPC: 345334200123
Item Number (DPCI): 063-02-2079
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:

water, lauryl glucoside, coco-glucoside, acrylates copolymer, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, disodium cocoyl glutamate*, glycerin, sucrose cocoate, panthenol, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, disodium edta, caprylyl glycol, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride *may contain this ingredient

Allergens & Warnings:

For External Use Only Keep out of reach of children

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 7.7953 inches length x 2.4126 inches width x 2.4047 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Is this shampoo tear free if a kid uses it?

submitted by Screen name - 5 years ago
  • A: This is definitely not tear free and will burn if it gets in eyes.

    submitted bySickOfFakeReviews - 4 years ago
  • A: Free & Clear Shampoo is not tear free.

    submitted byVanicream Skin Care - 5 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: can this be used to an infant?

submitted by zhiel - 10 months ago
  • A: Vanicream Shampoo is a very gentle, yet effective shampoo product that is free of common chemical irritants. Be careful to keep it out of their eyes, as this is not a tear-free formula.

    submitted byVanicream Skin Care - 10 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: How can this be considered free and clear and for ultra sensitive and reactive skin when it has so many chemicals and ingredients are not organic (further adding to the chemical load)?

submitted by kca - 11 months ago
  • A: Our ingredient philosophy and review is time tested, thorough and take the skin of sensitive skin people. While no product can be “chemical free,” ingredients used in Vanicream Products are carefully vetted by PhD scientists for quality, safety, efficacy and function by reviewing the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) assessment, manufacturer/supplier information, peer reviewed journals, National Institute of Health (NIH) and FDA for their intended use and concentration. Special attention is given to allergenic potential. All new ingredients are tested by the Quality Control Laboratory, and an ingredient review committee who reviews and approves new ingredient submissions. Additionally, all finished products are dermatologist tested by HRIPT (human repeated insult patch test) to evaluate the potential for skin sensitization and/or irritation which also confirms the overall product safety.

    submitted byVanicream Skin Care - 11 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: is this hypoallergenic?

submitted by Jasmine - 1 year ago
  • A: It is free of common chemical irritants, so yes.

    submitted byVanicream Skin Care - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this shampoo good for very dry hair? It says it removes oil from the scalp so I am thinking it's not good for dry hair?

submitted by LilliR - 2 years ago
  • A: It can be used for all hair types. We recommend using a Conditioner with the shampoo if your hair or scalp is really dry.

    submitted byVanicream Skin Care - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this treenut free? I have a treenut allergy including shea (I'm fine with coconut and peanut)

submitted by Camogirl1993 - 2 years ago
  • A: This product is tree nut free.

    submitted byVanicream Skin Care - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: can you use on hair that is colored?

submitted by Leslie - 2 years ago
  • A: Our Shampoo is sulfate free; however, it has not been tested for all hair color treatments.

    submitted byVanicream Skin Care - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is the Vanicream Sensitive Skin Shampoo and the Free and Clear Shampoo the same product?

submitted by SAB - 3 years ago
  • A: Yes. The formula is exactly the same. The only thing that has changed is the brand name.

    submitted byVanicream Skin Care - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this shampoo cruelty free?

submitted by screen name - 4 years ago
  • A: Pharmaceutical Specialties Inc. does not test our products on animals.

    submitted byVanicream Skin Care - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this shampoo fragrance free and dye free? I am chemical sensitive and cannot handle chemicals and smells.

submitted by mpritt - 4 years ago
  • A: There are no fragrances or masking fragrances in this product. Free & Clear Shampoo is also dye-free.

    submitted byVanicream Skin Care - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Summary of reviews

The shampoo is highly recommended for those with sensitive skin and allergies, as it is fragrance-free and free of common irritants. It effectively cleanses the hair and scalp, making it suitable for those with conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. However, some guests find it drying and difficult to lather, which may not be ideal for all hair types.
    Generated by AI from the text of recent reviews (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.2 out of 5 stars with 386 reviews
    value: 3.88 out of 5
    quality: 4.07 out of 5
    73% would recommend
    126 recommendations

    Avoiddd

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Amber579 - 14 days ago
    At first I was like ooo this is finally something I’m not allergic to. Nope; started making my hair feel gross and made me lose a lot more hair than usual. Then I started breaking out from it so if you can stay far away. Not sure what they use in here but I see I’m not the only one with these issues. I used both the shampoo and conditioner and oooof is all I can say now
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    one of my favorite shampoos

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    reid - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    i really love this shampoo it works amazingly !! here are some reasons why i love this product so much are: its fragrance free i have alot allergies to things perfumes/fragrances being one of the biggest ones, it cleans my hair very well, the lather is good and the bottle is easy open and close this is very nice as i have problems with my hands. i will continue purchasing this item
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Decent on scalp, awful on hair

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Em - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This was like using dish soap on my fine curly hair. Dried it out SO bad and I didn’t even use daily. It was good on my scalp although not nearly as moisturizing as Happy Cappy, a medicated baby shampoo.
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    Horrible

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Angie - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Horrible. Made my hair dry and fall out more than it usually does in the shower. Also gave me back acne, that I haven’t had since my teenage years. Conditioner did the same. Please don’t buy. 39 year old female
    value: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    5 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Do not use

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Andrew - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Made hair difficult to comb . Acted more like hair gel than shampoo
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Truly unscented!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    VP - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I love that this is truly unscented and has no irritating ingredients for my sensitive skin. I use this as a body wash too. The only downside for me is that it makes my hair more dry than the salon shampoo I’d been using before switching to this one.
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
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    Lost an INSANE amount of hair!

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Ali - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    My allergist recommended this shampoo. I've been using it for over a year. It is the worst product ever! When my hair started falling out, I figured it was because I was using new products and adjusting to my allergies. Unfortunately, it is THIS shampoo. My once-thick hair has become extremely thin. I find myself brushing clumps out of my hair every night. I only want to warn others about the side effects of this product. Please avoid it at all costs!
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    5 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    vanicream free and clear shampoo

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    cindy - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    makes my scalp itch and have to throw it out. Not as clear as it says for scalp
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    Scary hair loss! do NOT recommend!

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Nice lady - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I don’t normally review but: YOU WILL LOSE AN INSANE AMOUNT OF HAIR! After weeks of use my hair started melting, that’s the best way I can describe it. Handfuls of hair just melting off my scalp every time I ran my fingers through it. I have thick curly hair and I lost about half of my hair in the span of a few days. My hair is finally growing back. This shampoo also worsened my dry scalp. I used this product for a total of 3 weeks. Scary experience! If you have dry scalp, please try Johnson and Johnson! It will change everything! DO NOT USE!
    value: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
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    good product

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Betsy - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    lathers well, but gentle on hair and scalp. works great on my fine oily hair
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    3 out of 5 stars
    Annie - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Although it has helped with flakes, I feel like the shampoo strips my scalp too much. It has that squeaky feeling when you use a bar soap on your skin. I tried using less to see if it was the amount I was using, but regardless it still had the same feeling. I would also say it doesn't lather very well which makes it hard to spread the shampoo around. Not bad, but not great.
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    My fine, oily hair looks greasy by midday :/

    4 out of 5 stars
    JenSays - 5 months ago
    I love the face care products from this company, so was excited to try the shampoo and conditioner. Unlike a lot of folks in the reviews, I find it to be too moisturizing or oily for my super fine, oily hair! It does not dry it or my scalp out at all. Love that it’s fragrance free and free of common irritating ingredients. My hair is soft and shiny coming out of the shower. By midday I look like my usual day 2 level of greaseball. 😆 I haven’t given it away yet because I want to see how it goes in summer when I am in pools and fresh water lakes, etc. and needing to wash it more often, which can dry it out.
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    Very harsh and drying on scalp!

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Elle - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I bought this hoping it would be good for my sensitive scalp. I have seborrheic dermatitis and need to wash my hair daily to keep my scalp from getting irritated by oils. This stuff did the opposite of what I wanted! It dried out my scalp sooo badly that it got irritated by the dryness. I think this stuff could work well if you have naturally very oily hair/scalp. But if your scalp is just normal or on the dry side, this is likely too harsh of a “sensitive skin” product for you.
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Disapointed

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    jen - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
    The shampoo left a film in my hair and made it super greasy.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Great for allergies

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    TinyAptMarie - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This is a great product for my family member with allergies. We buy this all the time.
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    Didn't help my scalp

    1 out of 5 stars
    J - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I have scalp psoriasis and it didn't calm down the build up or relieve it.
    value: 1 out of 5
    quality: 2 out of 5
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    Cuts through grease!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Amber - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I use this shampoo to strip my hair when it is really dirty. Seems harsh to me and drying, but in a good, use occasionally way. Seems like the Dawn dish soap of shampoo. Will leave your hair squeaky clean.
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    My scalp feels better

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    LF - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I started using this shampoo after my dermatologist recommended it. I had itchy scalp for years and higher priced shampoos made it worse. This shampoo has no scent, washes the hair thoroughly and rinses without leaving residue. My scalp feels so much better. I recommend this product.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    good product!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    annabel - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
    cleans my hair well and doesn’t contain many (if any) questionable ingredients.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Clean wash

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Smooth shopper - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Very good and fine clean wash
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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