Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel versus Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser .
Published on July 10, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Tula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel 39 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Tula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel 39 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Tula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel 39 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser 23 ingredients
Water • Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 • Butylene Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citrus Junos Seed Oil • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Junos Peel Oil • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Brassica Rapa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Silica • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Lactic Acid • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Sodium Chloride • Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract • Citrus Junos Seed Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Methicone • Tocopherol • Sodium Metabisulfite • Limonene • Linalool • Citral
Water • Disodium C12-14 Pareth-3 Sulfosuccinate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Glycol Stearate • Hydroxypropyl Guar • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Laureth-10 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Stearamide Amp • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Linalyl Acetate • Salicylic Acid • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Geranium Maculatum Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinTula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Tula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Chances 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 ChlorideTula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Tula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel contains this as ingredient number 33.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
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Tula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel 39 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser 23 ingredients
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Tula Skincare Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel 39 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More® Pore Purifying Cleanser 23 ingredients
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