Dandruff & Scalp HealthShampoo
Shampoo — Reddit Reviews
by Vanicream
Updated November 10, 2026
Minimal fragrance-free cleanser for sensitive scalps; leaves some hair severely dry.
What the community says
A stripped-down cleanser with glycerin and panthenol, built around a short surfactant list for reactive scalps. It suits fine-haired people who need a boring daily wash, though dry or damaged hair may feel brittle, stripped, or itchy afterward.
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Vanicream Shampoo ingredients
Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Sucrose Cocoate, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride
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Real Reddit threads — 60 mentions across 30 threads
Vanicream Shampoo on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/Haircare, r/HaircareScience and 7 more, summarized.
“Vanicream dandruff shampoo is excellent.”
Positive
“I have super sensitive skin and eczema.”
Positive
“Have you tried the Vanicream shampoo and conditioner?”
Positive
“If you want a frangrance-free human shampoo, try Vanicream. It's what my dermatologist suggested to me.”
Mentioned
“Did you know vanicream does make shampoo and conditioner.”
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“This one has honestly been a life changer for me… I've come to realize my insanely itchy scalp was really just allergies to… something.”
Positive
“I'd say Vanicream's Free and Clear shampoo and conditioner might be close to what you're looking for.”
Positive
“I was worried the Free and Clear shampoo and conditioner would be good for my scalp but not my hair.”
Positive
“I just started using Vanicream shampoo and conditioner and I use a bit of the conditioner as a leave in.”
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“Then, about 2 weeks ago I started using Free & Clear shampoo with 2% zinc”
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“My scalp had been feeling super itchy”
Positive
“After the first shampoo, my shedding has basically disappeared.”
Positive
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Mentioned together in 12 threads
“vanicream shampoo and conditioner to begin with”