Key ingredients
4.2/5
1.5% mandelic acid exfoliates the scalp and cuts sebum, and hydrolyzed collagen helps keep strands strong.
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Hair Restore Strength + Purity Sulfate-Free Shampoo
$9.97
Neutrogena's Hair Restore shampoo uses 1.5% mandelic acid to exfoliate the scalp and cut excess sebum, with a gentle micellar cleanser in place of sulfates. Hydrolyzed collagen helps keep strands strong. It has a light green tea and lily scent and comes in an easy pump bottle.
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The Edyt Score
4.4 / 5.0
Targets
4.1/5
This is a great product if your roots get oily and you want a sulfate-free wash that still feels clean. Very dry hair may prefer a creamier shampoo.
Formula standards
4.4/5
A gentle micellar cleanser replaces sulfates. It has a light green tea and lily scent and comes in a pump bottle.
The verdict
A smart drugstore pick for oily scalps, especially if you quit sulfates but miss feeling truly clean.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Botanic Hearth, CeraVe, Maple Holistics, and Tea Tree). Compare best for, hair/scalp fit, format, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Oily scalps that need exfoliation without sulfates | Oily hair that still wants conditioned ends | Oily, sensitive scalps that need daily washing | Essential oil fans with greasy hair or buildup | Oily fine hair that looks flat by noon | Oily scalps that like a peppermint wake-up | Frequent washers with oily hair |
| Hair / scalp | Oily / acne | Oily skin · Oily / itchy scalp | Dry skin | Oily skin · Oily / itchy scalp | Oily / acne | Oily / itchy scalp | Oily skin |
| Format | Sulfate Free Shampoo | Sulfate Free Shampoo | Sulfate Free Shampoo | Sulfate Free Shampoo | Sulfate Free Shampoo | Sulfate Free Shampoo | Sulfate Free 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 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | Mandelic acid, Micellar cleanser | Organic, Paraben-free | Cruelty-free, Sulfate-free, Plastic-free | Cruelty-free, Paraben-free, Sulfate-free | Cruelty-free | At-home nail kit | Clean formula |
| $ / size | $9.97 | $24.49 | See price | See price | $50 | $14.99 | $37.75 |
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FAQ
Who is Hair Restore Strength + Purity Sulfate-Free Shampoo best for?
Neutrogena's Hair Restore shampoo uses 1.5% mandelic acid to exfoliate the scalp and cut excess sebum, with a gentle micellar cleanser in place of sulfates. Hydrolyzed collagen helps keep strands strong. It has a light green tea and lily scent and comes in an easy pump bottle.
How did Edyt Beauty score this sulfate free shampoo?
Edyt Beauty rates Hair Restore Strength + Purity Sulfate-Free 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 Hair Restore Strength + Purity Sulfate-Free Shampoo against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Botanic Hearth, CeraVe, Maple Holistics, and Tea Tree. For more from the same brand, see More from Neutrogena below.
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