Glo Skin Beauty Beta-Clarity Clear Skin Cleanser Versus EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser
Updated on August 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Glo Skin Beauty Beta-Clarity Clear Skin Cleanser 24 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser 25 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Glo Skin Beauty Beta-Clarity Clear Skin Cleanser 24 ingredients
EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Magnesium Silicate
AbsorbentPolyacrylate-13
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventPolyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientSodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Synthetic Wax, Magnesium Silicate, Polyacrylate-13, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventMagnesium Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningBromelain
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientSodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingUndecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingSodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Magnesium Silicate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Bromelain, PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Sodium Bisulfite, Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Coconut Acid, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Ethylhexyl Isononanoate yet.
Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateWe don't have a description for Magnesium Silicate yet.
We don't have a description for Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether yet.
We don't have a description for Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether yet.
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.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidSodium Bisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate yet.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids yet.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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