Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo

Evidence-led ingredient analysis, a transparent clean score out of 100 and cleaner, effective alternatives at three price levels.

Best for

Oily Scalp & Limp Hair

Why Selenssa recommends it

Combines rosebay extract and green tea to actively regulate sebum synthesis, calm micro-inflammation, and extend the time between washes while keeping hair weightless.

Key actives

Rosebay Extract, Green Tea Extract, Salicylic Acid

Clean highlights

Sulphate-free (SLS & SLES) · Formulated without parabens · Colour and keratin-treatment safe

Selenssa Score 78/100 · £48.00

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Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo

Oily Scalp & Limp Hair · Budget: £48.00

4.6 (280 reviews)· across Space NK, Cult Beauty, Boots, Oribe UK

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Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified

Inferred formulation analysis: A premium scalp-clarifying shampoo featuring effective botanical extracts alongside undisclosed synthetic fragrance and ethoxylated surfactants.

Hazard categories

78Est.
Pending verification~78 · Caution (estimated)

Estimated score out of 100

Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports

Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →

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A high-performing luxury scalp-balancing shampoo, recommended if fragrance and price are not primary concerns.

Be cautious if

Highly sensitive or reactive scalps prone to fragrance-induced contact dermatitis.

Against your clean standard

Permitted at regulated concentrations; contains undisclosed fragrance and ethoxylated emulsifiers.

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Does Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?

A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.

  • Free from parabens

    Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.

  • Free from sulfates (sls / sles)

    Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.

  • Free from silicones

    Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.

  • Contains fragrance / parfum

    Found: parfum/fragrance. Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.

  • Contains essential oils

    Found: limonene. Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.

  • Contains drying alcohol

    Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.

  • Free from formaldehyde releasers

    Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.

  • Free from chemical uv filters of concern

    Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.

Is Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo non-comedogenic?

No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.

Is Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo safe for sensitive skin?

Usually tolerated, but patch test if your skin reacts easily.

  • Contains fragrance or parfum
  • Contains essential oils or common fragrance allergens
  • Contains a drying alcohol

Ingredients worth knowing about: Parfum/Fragrance.

Can you use Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo while pregnant?

This product contains salicylic acid, which is usually on the list of ingredients people are advised to pause during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Selenssa is not medical advice — check with your midwife, GP or dermatologist before using it.

Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo full ingredients list

16 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.

Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum/Fragrance, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal.

The actives doing the work: Niacinamide (Helps balance scalp sebum levels and strengthen the skin barrier.); Salicylic Acid (Exfoliates hair follicles to remove oil and product buildup.); Epilobium Angustifolium Extract (Soothes scalp redness and helps regulate sebum production.); Watermelon & Edelweiss Extracts (Deliver rich antioxidants to shield scalp from environmental stressors.).

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