Side by side
Verb Bonding Shampoo vs Verb Hydrate Shampoo
71% function match · 9 of the 13 functions we compared match Formula overlap 36%. Verb Bonding Shampoo and Verb Hydrate Shampoo share 4 ingredients among each other's most prominent.
Which of these fits your hair?
We check your pattern, moisture need, scalp, fragrance tolerance, weight sensitivity and more against each formula — and say which one lines up.
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When each one is the right call
What each formula is built for, from its own ingredient list.
- Bonding Shampoo — colour-treated hair
- Hydrate Shampoo — colour-treated hair
Side by side
Every trait, aligned
One row per trait, read from each product’s own ingredient list and record. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a “no”.
- Colour-treated hairthat fades faster in a sulfate wash
- Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
- Fast-oiling scalpsthat need a real reset wash
- Hard waterand swimmers dealing with mineral deposit
- Colour-treated hairthat fades faster in a sulfate wash
- Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
- Fast-oiling scalpsthat need a real reset wash
- Curly-method routinesno sulfates and no water-insoluble silicones
- Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
- Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
- Very dry or damaged hairit contains fast-drying alcohol
- Scents bother youthis product carries a strong scent
- Dry or damaged haira strong detergent system strips as it cleans
- Hair that needs proteinthere is none in this list
More facts about each one
- sulfate-free
- protein-free
- sulfate-free
- silicone-free
- protein-free
- curly-method compatible
Facts as we recorded them. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a "no".
The bottom line
The bottom line depends on your hair
Which of these two suits you is a question about your hair, not about them. The consultation answers it — and tells you what your routine needs around it.
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The detail behind the table
Where the readings above come from: the ingredient lists themselves, each brand’s claims checked against them, what owners report, and cost per ounce in context.
Shared and distinct ingredients
Shared and distinct ingredients
Computed from the ingredient lists as printed. "Shared" means both lists carry it; where it sits on each label is stated, because position is what tells you how much.
What both formulas carry
What only one of them carries
Bonding Shampoo
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Laureth-3
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
- Dimethicone Pg-Diethylmonium Chloride
- Silicone Quaternium-20
- Amodimethicone
Full ingredient list — Bonding Shampoo (65)
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1
Water
- solvent
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2
Glycerin
- humectant
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3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- amphoteric cleanser
- secondary cleanser
- cleanser
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4
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- mild anionic cleanser
- cleanser
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5
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- mild anionic cleanser
- cleanser
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6
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- olefin sulfonate cleanser
- cleanser
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7
Laureth-3
- emulsifier
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8
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
- thickener
- emulsifier
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9
Panthenol
- humectant
- conditioning agent
- vitamin
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10
Cocamide MEA
- secondary cleanser
- nonionic cleanser
- thickener
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11
Glycol Distearate
- opacifier
- emollient
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12
Carrageenan
- gum
- thickener
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13
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
- botanical extract
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14
Laminaria Saccharina (Sugar Kelp) Extract
- botanical extract
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15
Palmaria Palmata (Dulse) Extract
- botanical extract
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16
Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame) Extract
- botanical extract
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17
Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter
- butter
- emollient
- sealant
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18
Aspergillus Ferment
- botanical extract
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19
Arginine
- amino acid
- humectant
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20
Xylitylglucoside
- humectant
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21
Anhydroxylitol
- humectant
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22
Xylitol
- humectant
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23
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
- cleanser
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24
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
- mild anionic cleanser
- cleanser
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25
Propanediol
- humectant
- solvent
- Below about this point, order stops being meaningful — these are typically used at 1% or less.
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26
Fragrance
- fragrance
- declared fragrance
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27
Polyquaternium-7
- conditioning agent
- film former
- polymer
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28
Dimethicone Pg-Diethylmonium Chloride
- silicone
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29
Polyquaternium-10
- conditioning agent
- film former
- polymer
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30
Gluconolactone
- humectant
- exfoliant
- hard-water chelator
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31
Butylene Glycol
- humectant
- solvent
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32
Sodium Chloride
- salt
- thickener
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33
Silicone Quaternium-20
- silicone
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34
Sodium Sulfate
- salt
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35
Lauric Acid
- emulsifier
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36
Xanthan Gum
- gum
- thickener
- film former
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37
Amodimethicone
- silicone
- conditioning agent
- film former
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38
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- polymer
- gum
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39
Bis-4-Pca Dimethicone
- silicone
- conditioning agent
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40
Cetrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- cleanser
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41
Quaternium-80
- silicone
- conditioning agent
- film former
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42
Sarcosine
- amino acid
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43
Trideceth-12
- emulsifier
- solubilizer
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44
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Dimethicone
- conditioning agent
- silicone
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45
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
- cleanser
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46
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
- humectant
- conditioning agent
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47
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
- humectant
- conditioning agent
-
48
Hexylene Glycol
- solvent
- humectant
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49
Disodium Peg-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
- mild anionic cleanser
- emollient
- light ester
- silicone
- water-soluble silicone
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50
Propylene Glycol
- humectant
- solvent
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51
Isopropyl Alcohol
- drying alcohol
- solvent
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52
Maleic Acid
- pH adjuster
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53
Citric Acid
- pH adjuster
- hard-water chelator
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54
Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH adjuster
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55
Sodium Acetate
- salt
- pH adjuster
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56
Potassium Sorbate
- preservative
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57
Sodium Benzoate
- preservative
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58
Calcium Gluconate
- hard-water chelator
- salt
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59
Benzyl Alcohol
- preservative
- solvent
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60
Tartaric Acid
- pH adjuster
- exfoliant
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61
Dehydroacetic Acid
- preservative
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62
Limonene
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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63
Hexyl Cinnamal
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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64
Hydroxycitronellal
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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65
Linalool
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
Full ingredient list — Hydrate Shampoo (28)
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1
Water
- solvent
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2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- olefin sulfonate cleanser
- cleanser
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3
Cocamide MIPA
- secondary cleanser
- nonionic cleanser
- thickener
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4
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- amphoteric cleanser
- secondary cleanser
- cleanser
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5
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- amphoteric cleanser
- secondary cleanser
- cleanser
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6
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
- film former
- polymer
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7
Glycol Distearate
- opacifier
- emollient
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8
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
- botanical extract
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9
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- oil
- emollient
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10
Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil
- oil
- emollient
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11
Ceramide NP
- ceramide
- emollient
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12
Squalane
- emollient
- conditioning agent
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13
Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate
- light ester
- emollient
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14
Ethylhexyl Olivate
- light ester
- emollient
- Below about this point, order stops being meaningful — these are typically used at 1% or less.
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15
Ethylhexylglycerin
- preservative
- emollient
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16
Glycerin
- humectant
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17
Polyquaternium-7
- conditioning agent
- film former
- polymer
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18
Fragrance
- fragrance
- declared fragrance
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19
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- mild anionic cleanser
- cleanser
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20
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- polymer
- gum
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21
Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH adjuster
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22
Sodium Hydroxide
- pH adjuster
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23
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- hard-water chelator
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24
Citric Acid
- pH adjuster
- hard-water chelator
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25
Sodium Benzoate
- preservative
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26
Phenoxyethanol
- preservative
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27
Potassium Sorbate
- preservative
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28
Benzyl Salicylate
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
Claims check
What each brand says, against what each formula shows
Claims are quoted from each brand. We only mark one supported, partly supported, or conflicting when that product’s ingredient list actually speaks to it.
Bonding Shampoo
helps relink broken bonds while strengthening strands for smoother, shinier and visibly healthier hair
Stated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.strengthens hair by 61% after one use (with bonding mask)
Stated by brandOnly the brand’s testing shows this.temporarily repairs split ends by 82% after one use (with bonding mask)
Stated by brandOnly the brand’s testing shows this.
Hydrate Shampoo
a hydrating shampoo that hydrates and reduces frizz for smooth, shiny hair
Partly supportedSome hydration, at a low level.paraben-free, gluten-free, no harmful sulfates, vegan
SupportedPreserved without parabens.
What owners say
What people report
Recurring themes our researchers wrote in their own words from sourced reviews. We do not store or scrape star ratings, and we never balance one product’s themes against another’s by inventing them.
Both praised for how it cleanses. Verb Bonding Shampoo draws complaints about the packaging.
Bonding Shampoo
Leaves hair feeling smooth without weighing it down
Reviewers with color-treated/blonde hair report it cleanses effectively without noticeably stripping color
color-treated/blonde hairOccasional shipping/packaging complaint: bottle arrives leaking
Hydrate Shampoo
Leaves hair notably softer and smoother, reduces frizz
many long-time repeat purchasers, several with color-treated or dry hairCleanses without stripping color
reviewers with color-treated hairHigh repeat-purchase loyalty, used as a multi-year staple in rotation with other Verb shampoos
reviewers using Verb for 1-2+ yearsA vocal minority reports a recent reformulation feels worse (drier, straw-like result) than the prior formula
longtime repeat buyers comparing to an earlier formula versionFragrance perceived as too strong by some despite most loving the scent
a minority of reviewers switching over from Ghost ShampooPrice check
Cost per ounce, in context
Cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in. Value labels are computed from that percentile and from how many products that do the same job cost less; they are comparisons, not judgements about a brand.
$1.70/oz vs $1.83/oz — within about the same cost per ounce.
Every mark sits on one distribution because these are compared against the same set: 817 shampoos with a computable unit price.
Computed from cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, and from how many products that do the same job cost less. It is a comparison, not a judgement about the brand.
Compare with something else
Close formulas to each of these, as their own comparison pages.
Bonding Shampoo · Hydrate Shampoo · All shampoos in the library
How this page was made
- This page is assembled from the same researched records the individual product pages render: identity, each ingredient list as printed, each brand's own claims, dated price observations, and review themes written in our researchers' own words. Nothing on it is written per comparison.
- We do not rank these against each other. Which of them suits you depends on your hair, and that is what the consultation works out.
- The formula similarity percentage is a stored, precomputed number: position-weighted overlap of the two ingredient lists blended with agreement on the attributes we derive. It measures how alike two formulas are, not how well either works.
- The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
- The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
- 9 sources were consulted across the products on this page.
- Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are observations on the dates shown and change without notice. We do not sell these products and take no placement fees.
- This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.
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