Johnson's Baby CottonTouch Newborn Wash & Shampoo Versus Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo
Updated on January 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Johnson's Baby CottonTouch Newborn Wash & Shampoo 22 ingredients
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo 13 ingredients
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Johnson's Baby CottonTouch Newborn Wash & Shampoo 22 ingredients
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCotton
AbsorbentPEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBornanedione
Glycolide
HumectantFluorosalan
AntimicrobialCyclohexanol
Perfuming
Tetrahydrolinalool
Perfuming
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingSand
Abrasive
Magnolol
Antioxidant
Water, Cotton, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Bornanedione, Glycolide, Fluorosalan, Cyclohexanol, Tetrahydrolinalool, Ethylene Brassylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sand, Magnolol
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Johnson's Baby CottonTouch Newborn Wash & Shampoo 22 ingredients
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo 13 ingredients
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Johnson's Baby CottonTouch Newborn Wash & Shampoo 22 ingredients
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo 13 ingredients
I've used this on my face for many years. It’s not the most glamorous but it kept my skin clear and clogged pores away. It removes makeup and sunscreen without effort as well. It does however leave a thin film and may be too gentle for oily skin. I prefer this one over the orange bottle because of its scent and that its wayy less stripping. A huge plus is that it’s so affordable and comes in many Show more
