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Batiste Sweat Activated Dry Shampoo, Neutralizes Odor for Up to 24 Hours & Helps Reduce Buildup in Hair, Waterless Shampoo with…

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Best for

Best for oily scalp

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.6(1,594)

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75/ 100

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$6.99

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Batiste Sweat Activated Dry Shampoo, Neutralizes Odor for Up to 24 Hours & Helps Reduce Buildup in Hair, Waterless Shampoo with…

The consensus

What reviewers found

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Across verified-purchase reviewers, Batiste's Sweat Activated formula earns a 4.6-star average on nearly 1,600 ratings, the strongest balance of rating and volume among the brand's absorption-focused variants. Buyers reach for it specifically to neutralize odor and stretch time between washes, and the consensus is that it handles oil and sweat control well for an inexpensive aerosol. We did not have independent lab measurements or specialist-community discussion attached to this listing, so the 24-hour odor claims rest on buyer feedback rather than testing.

What reviewers liked

  • Strong 4.6-star average across ~1,600 ratings
  • Targeted at oil, sweat, and odor control
  • Inexpensive per-can pricing

Where it falls short

  • Light formula may show on dark hair
  • Odor-neutralizing duration claims unverified by testing
  • Not a replacement for washing a chronically oily scalp

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Across the reviews

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Across verified-purchase reviewers, Batiste's Sweat Activated formula earns a 4.6-star average on nearly 1,600 ratings, the strongest balance of rating and volume among the brand's absorption-focused variants. Buyers reach for it specifically to neutralize odor and stretch time between washes, and the consensus is that it handles oil and sweat control well for an inexpensive aerosol.

We did not have independent lab measurements or specialist-community discussion attached to this listing, so the 24-hour odor claims rest on buyer feedback rather than testing. As with other light Batiste formulas, residue on dark hair is the usual caveat, and dermatologists broadly caution against using any dry shampoo as a substitute for washing on a consistently oily scalp.

For shoppers whose main issue is oil and odor between washes on a budget, the buyer consensus makes this a sensible targeted pick.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
One 3.81 oz. can of Batiste Sweat Activated Dry Shampoo with sweat absorbing technology; upon sweating, invisible scent capsules left in the hair pop to release a burst of irresistible fragrance on demand
Up to 24 hours of freshness; freshly scented with the aroma of a sun-drenched orchard filled with crisp green apple, succulent pineapple, and subtly sweet, lightly floral pear and nectarine
Refresh with benefits; get all the perks of regular dry shampoo spray, plus advanced hair care tech that activates when you need it most
Targets excess oil and grease at the roots; leaves hair smelling and looking clean between washes; use as an after workout hair refresher to keep the freshness going strong
Effective for all hair types and perfect for the person on the go

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