German Discount Store Brands Deliver Top Test Scores in Detergents and Shampoos
A recent comparison of 20 full‑wash detergents found that discounter own‑brand products from Lidl and other retailers received a rating of 1.6 and cost roughly €0.16 per wash. The test also highlighted concerns about additives such as fragrance beads and non‑biodegradable components, which may be subject to tighter regulation.
Dermatologist Dr. Emi Arpa recommended five hair‑care items sold at Rossmann, including a dry‑shampoo foam that uses no propellant and leaves no white film, a sensitive‑scalp shampoo, and an ultra‑sensitive shampoo priced under €2.
In a separate Öko‑Test study of 38 shampoos, a €2 Rossmann product – the Agea Phyto‑Collagen Volumen Shampoo – was ranked the overall winner, outperforming premium brands like L’Oréal and Wella. The test noted that several major‑brand shampoos received “insufficient” grades because of problematic fragrance substances, microplastics and PEG derivatives.
Entities: Dr. Emi Arpa · LIDL · Rossmann · Öko-Test · Öko‑Test
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Discount‑store own‑brand laundry detergents received an overall rating of 1.6 in a test of 20 full‑cycle products. (c0f0ad10-f646-463a-9281-bf5df36d8ed4)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 2‑euro Rossmann shampoo outperformed premium brands like L’Oréal and Wella in an Öko‑Test evaluation. (7b948ad8-d1dd-4d32-9750-faaa39f37559)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The test warned that additives such as fragrance beads and non‑biodegradable components may face stronger regulation. (c0f0ad10-f646-463a-9281-bf5df36d8ed4)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The top‑scoring discount detergents cost about 16 cents per wash. (c0f0ad10-f646-463a-9281-bf5df36d8ed4)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Rossmann shampoo contains no PEGs, hormone‑disrupting musks, or problematic fragrance substances. (7b948ad8-d1dd-4d32-9750-faaa39f37559)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dermatologist Dr. Emi Arpa recommends several inexpensive Rossmann hair‑care products, including a dry‑shampoo foam and a sensitive‑scalp shampoo. (6e5be379-2e84-4cfe-83d9-ad7f79535cde)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Öko‑Test evaluation examined 38 shampoos, with roughly two‑thirds receiving a grade of ‘good’ or ‘very good’. (7b948ad8-d1dd-4d32-9750-faaa39f37559)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The recommended Dejan Garz Sensitive Shampoo is priced at €12.99 for 300 ml. (6e5be379-2e84-4cfe-83d9-ad7f79535cde)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The detergent test warned that certain additives such as fragrance beads and non‑biodegradable components may face stricter regulation. (c0f0ad10-f646-463a-9281-bf5df36d8ed4)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dermatologist Dr. Emi Arpa recommends five Rossmann hair‑care products, including a dry‑shampoo foam, a sensitive‑scalp shampoo, and an ultra‑sensitive shampoo. (6e5be379-2e84-4cfe-83d9-ad7f79535cde)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The dry‑shampoo foam recommended by Dr. Emi Arpa is formulated without propellant and leaves no white residue on hair. (6e5be379-2e84-4cfe-83d9-ad7f79535cde)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Öko‑Test named a €2 Rossmann shampoo as its overall shampoo test winner, surpassing premium brands like L’Oréal and Wella. (7b948ad8-d1dd-4d32-9750-faaa39f37559)