2-in-1 · The Ordinary

The Ordinary 4% Sulphate Cleanser for Body and Hair - Gentle Shampoo and Body Wash 240ml

£8.80 at Boots
4.0 / 5
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920 reviews across 1 retailer
72% rate it 4 or 5 stars
5★
391
4★
274
3★
146
2★
63
1★
46
Boots3.98★★★★★★★★★★920 reviews (917 with text)

Summary. Opinion is mixed: 72% give it 4 or 5 stars and 12% give it 1 or 2.

+Positives

  • Clean feel. Leaves hair and scalp feeling properly clean. 62 reviews
  • Softness. Hair is described as softer and smoother afterwards. 36 reviews
  • Lather. Foams up readily, so each wash needs only a little product. 27 reviews
  • Scent. Reviewers often single out how it smells. 26 reviews
  • Calmer scalp. Itchy or sensitive scalps feel soothed. 22 reviews

−Negatives

  • Can be drying. Some find it leaves hair dry, rough or stripped. 37 reviews
  • Residue. Some say it leaves hair greasy, heavy or coated. 21 reviews
  • Scalp irritation. A minority report itching, burning or redness. 15 reviews
  • Shedding. Some reviewers link it to more shedding or hair fall. 11 reviews

Reviews from 23 Feb 2022 to 3 Jul 2026. 3 are star ratings without text.