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Cleanse & Replenish Deep Cleansing Shampoo by TRESemmé
shampoo
Silicone Free
Vegan

TRESemmé

Cleanse & Replenish Deep Cleansing Shampoo

"Budget-friendly clarifying shampoo with micellar technology. Contains sulfates but gentler than traditional clarifiers. Excellent value at 680ml."

Best for:
Budget-conscious clarifying Monthly reset wash Removing product buildup Those who don't mind sulfates
Avoid if:
Strictly CG-friendly (contains sulfates) Hard water area (doesn't chelate) Cruelty-free requirement

Hair Compatibility

Curl Pattern

2A 2B 2C 3A 3B 3C 4A 4B 4C

Strand Thickness

fine
medium
coarse

Porosity

low
medium
high

Performance

Definition 3/5
Hold 1/5
Shine 3/5
Crunch Potential 1/5
Buildup Risk 1/5
Hold Level
No Hold
Weight
Very Light
Finish
Soft, No Cast
Buildup Risk
Low

What's Inside

Micellar Technology

Gentle yet effective cleansing

Amino Acids

Strengthening

Ceramides

Repairs cuticle damage

● Contains Protein
✓ Silicone Free
View Full Ingredients List

Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Lysine HCl, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biotin, Ceramide NG, PPG-6

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How to Use

Best as: Cleanser

Pairs Well With

Garnier

Hair Food Banana 3-in-1 Mask

deep conditioner

Bouclème

Intensive Moisture Treatment

deep conditioner

Alternatives to Consider

Curlsmith

Curl Reset Detox Shampoo

Sulfate-free + chelating

Bounce Curl

Gentle Clarifying Shampoo

Gentler CG option

Overview

TRESemmé Cleanse & Replenish is a budget-friendly clarifying shampoo using micellar technology for effective yet gentler cleansing. With its large 680ml bottle at an affordable price, it’s one of the most economical clarifying options available.

Key Ingredients Breakdown

  • Micellar Technology - Micelles attract dirt and oil for gentle yet effective cleansing.
  • Amino Acids - Help strengthen and repair during cleansing.
  • Ceramides - Help repair cuticle damage.

What We Love

  1. Incredible value - Large 680ml bottle at budget-friendly price
  2. Effective clarifying - Removes product buildup well
  3. Gentler formula - Micellar technology is less stripping
  4. Widely available - Every supermarket
  5. Contains repair ingredients - Amino acids and ceramides

What Could Be Better

  1. Contains sulfates - Not CG-friendly
  2. No chelating agents - Won’t remove hard water minerals
  3. Not cruelty-free - Parent company concerns
  4. Still drying - Always follow with deep conditioner

How to Use

Monthly Clarifying

  1. Wet hair thoroughly
  2. Apply to scalp and massage
  3. Work through lengths
  4. Rinse thoroughly
  5. ALWAYS follow with deep conditioner

Tips for Best Results

  • Use monthly or when products stop working
  • Never skip the deep conditioning step
  • Pair with ACV rinse for extra cleansing

The Verdict

TRESemmé Cleanse & Replenish is unbeatable for budget clarifying. It’s not CG-friendly and won’t chelate hard water minerals, but for pure product-buildup removal at an affordable price, it works.

Our Rating: 3.5/5