Glad2Glow Blueberry Ceramide Low pH Gel Cleanser Versus KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The W Cleansing Foam
Updated on September 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Glad2Glow Blueberry Ceramide Low pH Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients
KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The W Cleansing Foam 25 ingredients
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Glad2Glow Blueberry Ceramide Low pH Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients
KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The W Cleansing Foam 25 ingredients
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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.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPotassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Glad2Glow Blueberry Ceramide Low pH Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients
KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The W Cleansing Foam 25 ingredients


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