Key ingredients
4.2/5
Apple cider vinegar is the active here. It loosens oil and residue so hair rinses clean without a harsh strip.
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Apple Cider Vinegar Clarifying Shampoo
$8.57
Aveeno's apple cider vinegar shampoo is a gentle, low-cost way to clear oil and buildup. It is free of sulfates, parabens, and dyes, and it is mild enough to use more often than a typical clarifying wash. Hair is left shiny and light rather than squeaky.
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The Edyt Score
4.4 / 5.0
Targets
4.1/5
Good for hair that feels coated by midweek, when you want a clarifier gentle enough to use often. Heavy silicone or wax buildup needs something stronger.
Formula standards
4.4/5
It is free of sulfates, parabens, and dyes, and lathers softly. Hair dries with shine rather than a squeaky feel.
The verdict
Keep it in the shower as your regular reset. At this price it is easy to justify even as a backup.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Botanic Hearth, L'Oreal Paris, OUAI, and Tea Tree). Compare best for, hair/scalp fit, format, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Gentle clarifying on a budget | Full wash-day reset with slip restored | Color-treated hair dealing with hard water | A weekly reset for hard water and product buildup | Clarifying feel without a harsh strip | Itchy, oily scalp clarifying washes | Classic oily-scalp clarifying resets |
| Hair / scalp | - | Oily skin · Oily / itchy scalp | Oily skin · Oily / itchy scalp | A weekly reset for hard water and product buildup | - | Oily / itchy scalp | Oily / acne |
| Format | Clarifying Shampoo | Clarifying Shampoo | Clarifying Shampoo | Clarifying Shampoo | Clarifying Shampoo | Clarifying Shampoo | Clarifying Shampoo |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Apple cider vinegar, Sulfate-free | Organic, Paraben-free | Cruelty-free, Paraben-free, Sulfate-free | Apple cider vinegar, Sulfate-free | At-home nail kit | Cooling feel | Cooling feel, Clean formula |
| $ / size | $8.57 | $24.49 | See price | $34.00 | $56 | $14.99 | $30 |
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FAQ
Who is Apple Cider Vinegar Clarifying Shampoo best for?
Aveeno's apple cider vinegar shampoo is a gentle, low-cost way to clear oil and buildup. It is free of sulfates, parabens, and dyes, and it is mild enough to use more often than a typical clarifying wash. Hair is left shiny and light rather than squeaky.
How did Edyt Beauty score this clarifying shampoo?
Edyt Beauty rates Apple Cider Vinegar Clarifying Shampoo 4.4 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Apple Cider Vinegar Clarifying Shampoo against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Botanic Hearth, L'Oreal Paris, OUAI, and Tea Tree. For more from the same brand, see More from Aveeno below.
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