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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tula Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser versus Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser .

Published on August 16, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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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).

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).

Price

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Starts at $12.00
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Starts at $36.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Water

Tula Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate.

Tula Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Tula Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

4
What it does: Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract.

Tula Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene 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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Tula Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Tula Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.

Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Tula Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 33.

Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 35.

Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 42.

Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

26% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
39% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Tula Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser 42 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 reviews

Tula Skincare Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser 28 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review
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Feb 5, 2022

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...

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 well to this cleanser. I also experienced no “purge” cycle while using it, which is a plus for me. P.S. for reference I’m 24 y/o and have dry to dry/combination skin, with acne (aka reasoning for buying this cleanser).

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