Head & Shoulders
Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy Shampoo
shampoo · 250 ml · 25 ingredients
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
- With piroctone olamine
Brand comparison · Beauty Comparison
Head & Shoulders vs Pantene Shampoos: Ingredients Compared (2026)
Head & Shoulders vs Pantene shampoos, compared by full ingredient list: 0% of Head & Shoulders's 12 and 0% of Pantene's 2 are fragrance-free, and the cleanest list of the two brands belongs to Head & Shoulders Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy Shampoo. Compared November 6, 2026.
The catch: Head & Shoulders uses essential oils far more often (42% free vs 100%), so check that line if it matters to you.
Brand against brand, flag by flag
| Share of shampoos that are… | Head & Shoulders (12) | Pantene (2) | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fragrance-free | 0% | 0% | Tie |
| No essential oils | 42% | 100% | Pantene |
| No labelled fragrance allergens | 8% | 0% | Head & Shoulders |
| No drying alcohol | 100% | 100% | Tie |
| Sulfate-free | 8% | 0% | Head & Shoulders |
| Silicone-free | 17% | 50% | Pantene |
| Paraben-free | 100% | 100% | Tie |
| No MI/MCI | 100% | 50% | Head & Shoulders |
The best of each brand
Each brand's two strongest lists by our ingredient rules.
Head & Shoulders
Bare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
shampoo · 400 ml · 9 ingredients
£4.99−50%Amazon UK
- No essential oils
- With piroctone olamine
Pantene
Pro-V Smooth & Sleek 3 in 1 Shampoo
shampoo · 750 ml · 27 ingredients
£4.42Amazon UK
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
- With panthenol
Pantene
Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo
shampoo · 500 ml · 22 ingredients
- No essential oils
Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 04:30 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.
Which brand suits your need
Sulfate-free
Head & Shoulders: 1 · Pantene: 0 that pass every rule. Best fit: Head & Shoulders Bare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.
Silicone-free
Head & Shoulders: 2 · Pantene: 1 that pass every rule. Best fit: Head & Shoulders Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy Shampoo.
Paraben-free
Head & Shoulders: 12 · Pantene: 2 that pass every rule. Best fit: Head & Shoulders Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy Shampoo.
Free of drying alcohol
Head & Shoulders: 12 · Pantene: 2 that pass every rule. Best fit: Head & Shoulders Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy Shampoo.
MI allergy
Head & Shoulders: 12 · Pantene: 1 that pass every rule. Best fit: Head & Shoulders Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy Shampoo.
Acne-prone skin
Head & Shoulders: 12 · Pantene: 2 that pass every rule. Best fit: Head & Shoulders Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy Shampoo.
Fungal acne (Malassezia)
Head & Shoulders: 7 · Pantene: 1 that pass every rule. Best fit: Head & Shoulders Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy Shampoo.
Pregnancy
Head & Shoulders: 12 · Pantene: 2 that pass every rule. Best fit: Head & Shoulders Pure Intense Anti-Dandruff Soothing Itchy Shampoo.
Every shampoo from both brands
AffiliateFrequently asked questions
Is Head & Shoulders or Pantene better for sensitive skin?
Neither brand has a shampoo that passes our sensitive-skin rules in our library; see each product's flags above.
Which shampoos are fragrance-free, Head & Shoulders or Pantene?
0 of 12 Head & Shoulders and 0 of 2 Pantene shampoos list no parfum or fragrance, going by their full ingredient lists checked November 6, 2026.
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