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SEEN
$29.00
SEEN Shampoo by SEEN earns an R3 Score of 8.1/10, rating "very good" among personal care products. Our research analyzed safety (9.0/10), efficacy (8.0/10), and value (7.0/10) using 1,000+ data points from peer-reviewed studies, regulatory databases, and real-world testing.
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Yes, SEEN Shampoo by SEEN has excellent safety credentials with a Safety Score of 9.0/10 based on our analysis of ingredients, certifications, and regulatory compliance. Our research methodology evaluates potential toxicity, allergen risks, and safety testing data.
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SEEN Shampoo has an R3 Score of 8.1/10. This score is calculated from three weighted factors: Safety (40%), Efficacy (30%), and Value (30%). Our methodology analyzes 1,000+ data points from peer-reviewed studies, FDA databases, and real-world testing.
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At $29.00, SEEN Shampoo has a Value Score of 7.0/10. While the product performs well in other areas, you may find better value alternatives in our personal care reviews.
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SEEN Shampoo ranks well in our personal care category with an R3 Score of 8.1/10. View our full Personal Care rankings to see how it compares to alternatives on safety, efficacy, and value.
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Last updated: November 26, 2025
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Dermatologist-developed shampoo designed to be safe for skin, not just hair. Non-comedogenic formula won't clog pores or cause breakouts.
Calculated using category-specific weights for personal care products.
Ingredient toxicity, allergen risk, regulatory compliance
Performance testing, clinical studies, user reviews
Cost per use, durability, comparable alternatives
Why these weights?
Personal care products balance safety (40%) with effectiveness (30%) and value (30%) for daily-use items.
Brand: SEEN Category: Personal Care
SEEN was created by Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Iris Rubin after years of seeing patients with acne, eczema, and skin irritation triggered by their haircare products. The insight? Most shampoos are formulated for hair, ignoring that they rinse over your face, back, and shoulders—common acne zones.
SEEN's formula is non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), fragrance-free (optional), and dermatologist-tested to be safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin. It's a genuinely innovative approach to a problem most brands ignore.
SEEN excels in safety by design. Every ingredient is screened for comedogenicity and skin irritation potential. No sulfates, silicones, phthalates, or parabens. The fragrance-free version eliminates one of the most common irritant categories.
Concerns addressed: Safe for eczema, psoriasis, and acne-prone skin. Won't interfere with acne medications. Color-safe and keratin-treatment compatible. EWG verified ingredients.
As a shampoo, SEEN performs well—effective cleansing without stripping, decent lather despite being sulfate-free. Hair feels clean without the squeaky-dry feeling of harsh shampoos.
The real efficacy story is skin health. Users with body acne, back breakouts, or hairline pimples frequently report improvement after switching. It won't cure acne, but removing a potential trigger can make a real difference.
At $29 for 8.6 oz, SEEN is premium-priced compared to drugstore options ($5-10) and competitive with other prestige haircare ($25-40). For those with skin issues triggered by haircare, the value proposition is clear—how much is clearer skin worth?
Cost per wash: ~$0.75-1.00 Comparable alternatives: Vanicream Free & Clear ($10, also gentle), Function of Beauty ($30, customizable)
SEEN solves a real problem that most haircare brands ignore. If you've struggled with body acne, hairline breakouts, or skin sensitivity and haven't considered your shampoo as a culprit, SEEN is worth trying. For those without skin concerns, it's a perfectly good shampoo at a premium price.
Best for: Acne-prone skin, body/back acne sufferers, eczema or sensitive skin, anyone using acne treatments, teens with breakouts.
Skip if: You have no skin concerns and prefer budget haircare, or you want a heavily fragranced product.
Evidence supporting our analysis
Pomade acne and acne cosmetica can result from haircare products contacting facial and body skin.
PubMed→Comedogenicity of Hair Care ProductsEWG database rates personal care ingredients for safety based on toxicity, allergenicity, and regulatory data.
EWG→EWG Skin Deep Safety RatingsCIR expert panel determined sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate is safe as used in cosmetic formulations.
Cir→Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateSulfate-free cleansers cause significantly less skin barrier disruption than traditional sulfate surfactants.
PubMed→Sulfate-Free Shampoos and Skin SensitivityNo similar products from SEEN found
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