Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo versus Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo .
Published on March 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo 15 ingredients
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo 13 ingredients
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo 15 ingredients
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo 13 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo 15 ingredients
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo 13 ingredients
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 WaterMane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 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 BetaineMane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 ParfumMane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 AcidMane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 13.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo 15 ingredients
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo 13 ingredients
Usage
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Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo 15 ingredients
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo 13 ingredients
Reviews
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Mane 'n Tail Original Formula Shampoo 15 ingredients
Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Wash & Shampoo 13 ingredients
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I've used this on my face for over 5 years and never had a problem. I prefer this one over the orange bottle because of the scent. It helped bumpy...
I've used this on my face for over 5 years and never had a problem. I prefer this one over the orange bottle because of the scent. It helped bumpy skin and its less irritating imo. It's also affordable and comes in many sizes.
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