Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Waitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo versus Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo .
Last updated on March 04, 2024. Published on March 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Waitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo 19 ingredients
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Waitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Waitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo 19 ingredients
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo 28 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Cocamide Dea • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum • Glycol Distearate • Citric Acid • Polyquaternium-7 • Cocamide Mea • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Hexyl Cinnamal • Laureth-10 • Sodium Hydroxide • Formic Acid
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Betaine • Sodium Chloride • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Persea Gratissima Oil • Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate • Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Polyquaternium-7 • Polyquaternium-11 • Glycerin • Peg-150 Distearate • Sodium Bisulfite • Citric Acid • Parfum • Linalool • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • Tetrasodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Methylisothiazolinone • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • CI 15985 • CI 19140
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.
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!
Learn more about WaterWaitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateWaitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWaitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWaitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Waitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWaitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Learn more about ParfumWaitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidWaitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Waitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.
Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Avocado Oil is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.
These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm.
Avocado Oil reduces inflammation and has not shown to clog glands.
Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilWaitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 15.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalWaitrose & Partners Essential Daily Care Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
Bumble and bumble. Bb.Gentle Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
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