Glowsophy Berry BHA Low pH Gentle Cleanser Versus Glowsophy Watermelon Low pH Gentle Cleanser
Updated on April 16, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Glowsophy Berry BHA Low pH Gentle Cleanser 53 ingredients
Glowsophy Watermelon Low pH Gentle Cleanser 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Glowsophy Berry BHA Low pH Gentle Cleanser 53 ingredients
Glowsophy Watermelon Low pH Gentle Cleanser 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Palm Kernelamide DEA
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Maltose
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-7
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSucrose
Humectant
Sodium Sulfate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSucrose Distearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Fructose
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyphosphate
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSaururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Nitrate
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Rubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMagnesium Chloride
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Vaccinium Uliginosum Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Palm Kernelamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Maltose, Coco-Glucoside, Polyquaternium-7, DMDM Hydantoin, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose, Sodium Sulfate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sucrose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fructose, Lactic Acid, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Polyphosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Ceramide As, Magnesium Nitrate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Magnesium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Methylisothiazolinone, Vaccinium Uliginosum Berry Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingGlucose
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc PCA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Glucose, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient 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 BetaineDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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!
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