C

Is Bumble and bumble PFAS-free?

Across 19 graded products, Bumble and bumble averages C (72/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 16 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Bumble and bumble C or better, safest first

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray

Bumble and bumble

Thickening Spray

spray formulation (polymers, propellant, solvents)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, spray styling product with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency on chemical composition.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Volume Shampoo

Bumble and bumble

Thickening Volume Shampoo

aqueous shampoo liquid, standard cosmetic surfactants

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical shampoo with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no disclosure.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Shampoo

Bumble and bumble

Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Shampoo

aqueous shampoo with silicones and botanical oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard shampoo with no known water-repellent coating or water-repellent treatment triggers.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Big + Full Starter Set

Bumble and bumble

Thickening Big + Full Starter Set

Hair care formulation (shampoo/conditioner base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical hair care; no public disclosure of intentional PFAS additions.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Shampoo

Bumble and bumble

Seaweed Shampoo

Water-based shampoo with seaweed extract

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern product; liquid cosmetics rarely require PFAS, but brand silence leaves verification gap.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Gentle Shampoo

Bumble and bumble

Gentle Shampoo

aqueous shampoo base, surfactants, conditioning agents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical rinse-off shampoo with no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo

Bumble and bumble

Sunday Shampoo

aqueous liquid shampoo base (no PFAS-typical coating or treatment function)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, shampoo has no functional need for PFAS; brand silence is typical for cosmetics.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Bond Building Repair Shampoo

Bumble and bumble

Bond Building Repair Shampoo

aqueous shampoo with conditioning polymers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern hair product; no known PFAS triggers, but brand does not publicly disclose formulation details.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Curl Moisturizing Shampoo

Bumble and bumble

Curl Moisturizing Shampoo

aqueous shampoo base (surfactants, water, conditioning agents)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern category; no known PFAS drivers, but brand silence on formulation limits certainty.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner

Bumble and bumble

Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner

Silicone, mineral oil, plant oils, water-based conditioner

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern choice; typical conditioner formulation without PFAS-prone treatments, but no explicit commitment.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Volume Conditioner

Bumble and bumble

Thickening Volume Conditioner

aqueous conditioner with polymers and silicones (typical formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no PFAS red flags known, but brand makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Super Rich Conditioner

Bumble and bumble

Super Rich Conditioner

Water-based conditioner; emollients, proteins, silicones, preservatives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer

Bumble and bumble

Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer

Oil-based liquid primer; likely silicone and plant/mineral oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, oil-based cosmetics rarely require PFAS, but lack transparency is a minor flag.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Bond Building Repair Conditioner

Bumble and bumble

Bond Building Repair Conditioner

aqueous conditioner formulation (surfactants, conditioning agents, water)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical rinse-off conditioner; no transparency red flags but no third-party assurance either.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Curl 3-in-1 Conditioner

Bumble and bumble

Curl 3-in-1 Conditioner

aqueous hair conditioner (liquid)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern choice; liquid cosmetics rarely contain PFAS, but brand makes no public commitment.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Conditioner

Bumble and bumble

Seaweed Conditioner

aqueous conditioner with seaweed extract

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a liquid conditioner with no special water/stain-repellent claims.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Bumble and Bumble Spray de Mode Hairspray

Bumble and bumble

Spray de Mode Hairspray

Aerosolized polymeric resin blend (typical hairspray propellant + resins)

D
D · Elevated

No PFAS risk signals identified, but hairspray formulations are opaque; standard caution applies.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Strong Finish Hairspray

Bumble and bumble

Strong Finish Hairspray

aerosolized polymers and propellants (typical hairspray)

D
D · Elevated

Skip until clarification, hairspray propellants are a PFAS concern vector with no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray

Bumble and bumble

Surf Spray

Water-based polymers, silicones, resins (holding/texturizing agents)

F
F · High PFAS

Coastal spray category raises waterproofing concerns, but no public PFAS detection or credible evidence of intentional PFAS use.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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