Tula Skincare Acne All Star 3-In-1 Acne Spot Treatment Cleanser & Mask Versus Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser
Updated on May 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 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, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Tula Skincare Acne All Star 3-In-1 Acne Spot Treatment Cleanser & Mask 52 ingredients
Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser 28 ingredients
About this product
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Tula Skincare Acne All Star 3-In-1 Acne Spot Treatment Cleanser & Mask 52 ingredients
Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sulfur 3%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Bentonite
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPropanediol
SolventSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSea Water
HumectantSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Scrophularia Nodosa Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Quartz
Abrasive
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Sodium Cocoate
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSulfur 3%, Water, Glycerin, Bentonite, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sea Water, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Scrophularia Nodosa Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Quartz, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Sodium Cocoate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, CI 77891
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Algin
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Glycolate
BufferingTrisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Azelaic Acid, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Algin, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Phospholipids, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Glycolate, Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinLactococcus Ferment Lysate is a postbiotic created by fermenting Lactoccus lactis, a type of bacteria more commonly used to create Lactic acid.
Postbiotics are inactive molecules produced by probiotic bacteria that provide skin benefits.
This ingredient offers promising benefits, but it is relatively new and more evidence is needed to prove its efficacy. The manufacturer claims this ingredient:
A study from 2022 found this ingredient helped protect skin against damaged from UV exposure (though this should not replace your sunscreen!).
The lysate in the ingredient name refers to a fluid that forms from breaking down the cell membrane.
Learn more about Lactococcus Ferment LysateLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidChances 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 ChlorideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Sodium 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 BenzoateCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Tula Skincare Acne All Star 3-In-1 Acne Spot Treatment Cleanser & Mask 52 ingredients
Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser 28 ingredients
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Tula Skincare Acne All Star 3-In-1 Acne Spot Treatment Cleanser & Mask 52 ingredients
Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser 28 ingredients
This Stuff Works
This stuff genuinely works. A little goes a long way, and if you use too much you’ll know it due to the drying ingredients within this cleanser. My only takeaway from this cleanser is that I personally needed to find a better moisturizer for after cleansing. I used Clinique Moisture Surge and it wasn’t enough after using this cleanser. But seriously, my hormonal acne reacted very Show more
