Disclosed is an aqueous cleansing composition comprising N-acyl glycinates as primary surfactants wherein the said cleansing compositions are isotropic and flowable at skin pH. The aqueous cleansing compositions are isotropic and flowable at temperature 25° C. Also disclosed is the use of these aqueous cleansing compositions in preparing isotropic aqueous personal skin and hair cleansing formulations such as body wash, shower gels, shampoos, and other such products.