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Mustela
Mustela Foam Shampoo for Newborns 150ml
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7.1/ 10
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About the product
Overview
A foam shampoo from Mustela made for the hair and scalp of newborns and babies, in a 150ml pump bottle that dispenses the shampoo as foam. Mustela positions it as a gentle everyday cleanser and as care for scalps with cradle cap flakes.
Key features (per Mustela and the Amazon.sa listing)
- Fragrance-free, tear-free formula with 99% ingredients of natural origin per ISO 16128.
- Contains avocado fruit extract and sunflower seed oil unsaponifiables, with mild cleansers such as coco-glucoside.
- Free from parabens, phthalates and phenoxyethanol, according to Mustela.
- Tested under dermatological and paediatric control according to the brand; made in France.
- Foam texture that spreads easily over a small head and rinses off easily.
What independent reviews found
- BabyGearLab tested it among 10 baby shampoos and found the foam airy and easy to lather and rinse, with little to no scent and a pump that is easier than a flip-top. It labelled it a limited-use option for cradle cap rather than a primary everyday shampoo and noted the small bottle for the price.
- Healthline named it its best baby shampoo for cradle cap, while noting that some parents saw scalp irritation and that the recommended 1-2 minute leave-on time can be tricky with a squirmy baby.
Who it suits
- Parents who notice yellow or greasy flakes on their baby's scalp and want a gentle, fragrance-free shampoo for daily scalp care.
- Anyone who prefers a foam pump that can be used one-handed during bath time.
Limits before buying
- The bottle is small (150ml), so it is not an economical long-term everyday shampoo.
- It is a cosmetic care product, not a treatment; if flakes are thick, red, itchy or spreading, talk to your paediatrician.
- Any product can irritate some babies; stop using it if redness appears.
- Although tear-free, keep it away from the eyes and rinse well if contact occurs.
Care and use
- Apply a small amount of foam to wet hair and gently massage the scalp.
- Leave on for 1 to 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly, per Mustela's directions.
- Mustela suggests pairing it with its Cradle Cap Cream, which is sold separately.
- Keep the bottle closed and out of children's reach.
Why this rating?
A gentle, fragrance-free foam shampoo with solid Amazon.sa ratings (4.6/5 from over 8,000 ratings, which appear to include international reviews). BabyGearLab found the foam easy to rinse and the pump practical, but saw it as a limited-use cradle cap product rather than a primary shampoo, in a small bottle. Healthline named it its best pick for cradle cap while flagging irritation for some babies. Worth it with conditions; we have not tested it, and this assessment is based on the cited sources.
A good fit if
- If your goal is cradle cap scalp care rather than an economical long-term daily shampoo
- See your paediatrician if flakes are thick, red or itchy
- Stop using it if you notice scalp irritation
Product strengths
- Airy foam that lathers and rinses easily in BabyGearLab's testing
- Fragrance-free with little to no scent
- Foam pump is easier one-handed than a flip-top
- 99% natural-origin ingredients, no parabens or phthalates
Before you buy
- Small 150ml bottle for the price
- Limited-use cradle cap product rather than a primary shampoo, per BabyGearLab
- Some parents reported scalp irritation, per Healthline
- 1-2 minute leave-on time is tricky with a squirmy baby
Product specifications
- ASIN
- B07YTB71XL
- Item model number
- 8703440
- Volume
- 150 ml (5.07 US fl oz)
- Form
- Foam (pump dispenser)
- Scent
- Fragrance-free
- Age range
- From birth (newborns)
- Key ingredients
- Avocado (Persea gratissima) fruit extract, sunflower seed oil unsaponifiables, coco-glucoside
- Natural-origin ingredients
- 99% (per ISO 16128)
- Free from
- Parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanol (per Mustela)
- Tear-free
- Yes (per Mustela)
- Package dimensions
- 4.8 × 4.8 × 17.81 cm; 200 g
- Country of origin
- France