Key ingredients
4.2/5
Tea tree is joined by peppermint and eucalyptus oils for a cooling clean, with yucca and prickly pear extracts for shine.
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Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo
$12.83
Desert Essence adds peppermint and eucalyptus to tea tree for a cool, clean feel on the scalp. It clears excess oil and buildup while helping keep the scalp's natural pH, and yucca and prickly pear extracts help hair look shiny. It is vegetarian and cruelty-free, and made without SLS, parabens, or artificial fragrance.
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The Edyt Score
4.4 / 5.0
Targets
4.1/5
Good for oily scalps that like a cool, fresh feel after washing. Sensitive scalps may find the tingle too much.
Formula standards
4.4/5
It is made without SLS, parabens, artificial fragrance, or dyes, and it helps keep the scalp at a comfortable pH.
The verdict
A good everyday tea tree shampoo at a fair price. Keep it for warm months and post-gym washes.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Avalon Organics, Botanic Hearth, Giovanni, and Tea Tree). Compare best for, hair/scalp fit, format, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Oily scalps that like a cooling wash | A cleaner-ingredient tea tree routine | Clarifying wash plus slip-back conditioner | Daily tea tree washing for a dry, flaky scalp | Clarifying without crunchy dryness | Cooling botanical tea tree cleanse | Volume-minded tea tree wash |
| Hair / scalp | Oily / acne | A cleaner-ingredient tea tree routine | Oily skin · Oily / itchy scalp | Daily tea tree washing for a dry, flaky scalp | Dry | Oily / itchy scalp | - |
| Format | Tea Tree Shampoo | Tea Tree Shampoo | Tea Tree Shampoo | Tea Tree Shampoo | Tea Tree Shampoo | Tea Tree Shampoo | Tea Tree Shampoo |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Tea tree, Peppermint | Tea tree, Aloe | Organic, Paraben-free | Tea tree, Cruelty-free | At-home nail kit | Cooling feel | Cruelty-free |
| $ / size | $12.83 | $11.99 | $24.49 | $9.43 | $56 | $14.99 | $50 |
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FAQ
Who is Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo best for?
Desert Essence adds peppermint and eucalyptus to tea tree for a cool, clean feel on the scalp. It clears excess oil and buildup while helping keep the scalp's natural pH, and yucca and prickly pear extracts help hair look shiny. It is vegetarian and cruelty-free, and made without SLS, parabens, or artificial fragrance.
How did Edyt Beauty score this tea tree shampoo?
Edyt Beauty rates Tea Tree Replenishing 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 Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Avalon Organics, Botanic Hearth, Giovanni, and Tea Tree. For more from the same brand, see More from Desert Essence below.
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