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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo versus Bumble and bumble. Thickening Volume shampoo .

Last updated on August 25, 2023. Published on May 21, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Shampoo American Brand United States
Shampoo American Brand United States

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Price

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Buy Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo

Starts at $18.00
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Starts at $103.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterCetearyl AlcoholStearamidopropyl DimethylamineBehentrimonium ChlorideCetyl AlcoholIsododecaneStearyl AlcoholPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit ExtractOryza Sativa Seed ProteinHydrolyzed Yeast ProteinHydrolyzed Corn ProteinOryza Sativa Bran ExtractOryza Sativa ExtractPisum Sativum ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractHelianthus Annuus ExtractOcimum Basilicum Hairy Root Culture ExtractLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed KeratinHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCocos Nucifera Oil Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateCaprylyl GlycolCetrimonium ChlorideHydroxyethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerinAmodimethiconePropanediolGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePolysorbate 60Isopropyl AlcoholMethoxy Peg/Ppg-7/3 Aminopropyl DimethiconePanthenolC11-15 Pareth-7Polysilicone-12PentaerythritolMethyl Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesCyperus Esculentus Root OilGlycerinTrideceth-12OctyldodecanolAlcoholLaureth-9TocopherolVp/Hexadecene CopolymerCystine Bis-Pg-Propyl SilanetriolJojoba EstersBHTCitric AcidParfumLinaloolBenzyl BenzoateLimoneneHexyl CinnamalButylphenyl MethylpropionalPhytic AcidDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolSorbic AcidChlorphenesinSodium Benzoate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bumble and bumble. Thickening Volume shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.

Bumble and bumble. Thickening Volume shampoo contains this as ingredient number 32.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

Bumble and bumble. Thickening Volume shampoo contains this as ingredient number 57.

4
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.

Bumble and bumble. Thickening Volume shampoo contains this as ingredient number 49.

5
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.

Bumble and bumble. Thickening Volume shampoo contains this as ingredient number 50.

6
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Thickening Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.

Bumble and bumble. Thickening Volume shampoo contains this as ingredient number 53.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

10% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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