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Hairstory New Wash Original Fragrance-Free vs MopTop Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner

92% function match · 10 of the 12 functions we compared match Formula overlap 46%. Hairstory New Wash Original Fragrance-Free and MopTop Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner share 4 ingredients among each other's most prominent.

Based on your consultation

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.

  • New Wash Original Fragrance-Free — fragrance-free
  • Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner — fragrance-free

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”.

Trait
Hairstory New Wash Original Fragrance-Free — 8 oz container Hairstory

New Wash Original Fragrance-Free

  • Co-wash
  • Prestige
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
MopTop Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner — container MopTop

Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner

  • Co-wash
  • Masstige
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
Price, size & price per ounce
$48 8 oz · $6.00/oz
$23 8 oz · $2.88/oz
Value / price positioning
Same job for less elsewhere $$$$$ Prestige tier · costs more than 95% of the 94 co-washes we’ve priced
Same job for less elsewhere $$$$$ Masstige tier · costs more than 80% of the 94 co-washes we’ve priced
Best for hair types
Wavy–Coily Co-washes, curl creams, and gels are built around wave and curl. Your hair
Wavy–Coily Co-washes, curl creams, and gels are built around wave and curl. Your hair
Moisture level Same
High Humectants near the top — water-binding is a headline mechanism here. Your hair
High Humectants near the top — water-binding is a headline mechanism here. Your hair
Cleansing strength Same
None No detergent — the conditioners do the cleaning. Your hair
None No detergent — the conditioners do the cleaning. Your hair
Slip / detangling Same
High Conditioning agents sit high in the list — this is a detangling formula. Your hair
High Conditioning agents sit high in the list — this is a detangling formula. Your hair
Weight on hair
Medium Middle of the range — noticeable on fine hair, light on coarse hair. Your hair
Medium Middle of the range — noticeable on fine hair, light on coarse hair. Your hair
Fragrance
None listed No fragrance is listed. Your hair
None listed No fragrance is listed. Your hair
Protein Differs
None No protein or amino acids in the list. Your hair
Minor Protein appears, low enough to be a supporting ingredient. Your hair
Silicone / wax buildup Same
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
Clarifying wash needed
High Your hair
High Your hair
Oils and butters Differs
Present, lower down Oils are present, but low enough to be a finishing touch. Your hair
Present, high in the list Oils sit high in the list — a softening, coating formula. Your hair
Formula completeness
out of 10
Complete for its job
out of 10
Complete for its job
Who should choose this
  • Fragrance-freeno fragrance (parfum) on the label — scented
  • Colour-treated hairthat fades faster in a sulfate wash
  • Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added
  • Frequent washerswho want gentler cleansing
  • Fragrance-freeno fragrance (parfum) on the label — scented
  • Colour-treated hairthat fades faster in a sulfate wash
  • Frequent washerswho want gentler cleansing
  • Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
Why you might skip it
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • A squeaky-clean feelthis deliberately leaves conditioning behind
  • Regular clarifyingthere is no detergent here to clear residue
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a light scent
  • A squeaky-clean feelthis deliberately leaves conditioning behind
  • Regular clarifyingthere is no detergent here to clear residue
from the formula stated by the brand reported by reviewers Scale: 1 dot low · 5 dots high, within this product type.
More facts about each one
Type
Co-wash
Co-washcream
Line
New Wash
Where to buy
Brand website
Brand website · Whole Foods Market · H E B
Free of
  • sulfate-free
  • silicone-free
  • fragrance-free
  • protein-free
  • curly-method compatible
  • sulfate-free
  • silicone-free
  • fragrance-free
  • curly-method compatible
Scent
Light
How often
as needed

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

IngredientNew Wash Original Fragrance-FreeCo-Wash Cleansing Conditioner
Water
Neutral
#1Leading
#1Leading
Glycerin
Moisturizes
#3Leading
#2Leading
Cetyl Alcohol
Softens
#6Supporting
#3Leading
Stearyl Alcohol
Softens
#7Supporting
#4Supporting
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Buildup
#11Below the 1% line
#20Below the 1% line
Phenoxyethanol
Stabilizes
#31Below the 1% line
#29Below the 1% line

What only one of them carries

Full ingredient list — New Wash Original Fragrance-Free (34)
Full ingredient list — Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner (31)

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.

VerdictsNew Wash Original Fragrance-FreeCo-Wash Cleansing Conditioner
Supported
1
2
Partly supported
0
0
Stated by brand
3
1
Potential conflict
0
1

New Wash Original Fragrance-Free

  • Zero added fragrance for sensitive scalpsSupportedSafer for scent-sensitive scalps.
  • The same balanced cleanse as OriginalStated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
  • Replaces shampoo and conditioner to simplify your routineStated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
  • No damaging detergents, just naturally derived ingredientsStated by brandA brand’s own definition.

Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner

  • 2-in-1 cleansing conditioner with plant based chelationStated by brandA brand’s own definition.
  • Sulfate-free; Silicone-free; Paraben-free; Phthalate-free; Dye-freeSupportedGentler on colour and coils.
  • Removes buildup without stripping curlsPotential conflictToo gentle for real build-up.
  • Makes 2nd & 3rd day manageability an absolute breezeSupportedEasier detangling, less breakage.

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.

Hairstory New Wash Original Fragrance-Free draws complaints about how it cleanses; MopTop Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner draws complaints about weight and the price.

New Wash Original Fragrance-Free

Reviewers frequently praise it as a gentler, non-irritating alternative to traditional shampoo, especially for sensitive/itchy scalps

multiple reviewers report prior scalp irritation resolved after switching

Fans of fragrance sensitivity specifically call out relief at having an unscented version of New Wash available

customers who previously avoided New Wash Original due to scent

A recurring complaint is that the product does not fully cleanse oily hair/scalp, leaving hair feeling less than fully clean for some users

users describing 2-4 week adjustment trials

Several reviewers note the fragrance-free formula is noticeably thinner/runnier than New Wash Original, though most say it does not affect results

longtime New Wash Original users switching to the fragrance-free version

Some reviewers dispute the "fragrance-free" label itself, noting the ingredient list still contains scented botanicals (peppermint oil, lavender extract, rose water, menthol) even though no literal fragrance/parfum ingredient is listed

fragrance-sensitive customers scrutinizing the ingredient panel

Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner

It is repeatedly described as light rather than greasy or heavy, and one reviewer distinguishes it from other co-washes by saying it cuts oil at the roots more effectively but moisturizes less, so she uses a different one on her lengths

Amazon US reviewers with thick or curly hair using it between shampoos

Reviewers with 3c and fine-but-dense curls report defined, soft, shiny curls with markedly less frizz, several describing long-running daily or between-shampoo use and compliments on their hair

Amazon US reviewers, fine curly 3c and mixed 2c/3c hair, some colour-treated

Value is the other recurring reservation — reviewers call the small bottle expensive for the quantity and say it did little for their hair, some noting it takes a lot of product per wash

Amazon US 2- and 3-star reviewers with curly hair

Wavy and fine-haired reviewers report exactly the opposite — too heavy, hair weighed down and the scalp looking greasy no matter how long they rinsed — and several conclude it suits drier, curlier hair than theirs

Amazon US critical reviewers with fine wavy hair

The Citrus Medley scent divides the corpus: some find it merely OK and nothing special, while critical reviewers call it very strong or say it smells like detergent, one returning it on the scent alone

Amazon US reviewers at 4 stars and below

Price 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.

$2.88/oz vs $6.00/oz — Hairstory New Wash Original Fragrance-Free costs about 2.1× more per ounce than MopTop Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner.

$0.37/oz median $2.00/oz $8.63/oz $6.00/oz New Wash Original Fragranc $2.88/oz Co-Wash Cleansing Conditio

Every mark sits on one distribution because these are compared against the same set: 94 co-washes with a computable unit price.

Value readNew Wash Original Fragrance-FreeCo-Wash Cleansing Conditioner
Label
Same job for less elsewhereYou are paying above the range for a formula close to several lower-priced options.
Same job for less elsewhereYou are paying above the range for a formula close to several lower-priced options.

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.

New Wash Original Fragrance-Free · Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner · All co-washes 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.
  • 11 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.
  • This particular combination is not listed in our sitemap: we only submit pairs of comparable products that our similarity data says people would actually weigh against each other.

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