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Tula Bright Start Vitamin C Antioxidant Brightening Moisturizer
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
, Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid, and Tranexamic Acid Brighten the appearance of skin and help improve the look of dark spots.
acetyl tetrapeptide-2
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
ferulic acid
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
lactococcus ferment lysate
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
What Else You Need to Know Bright Start is a vitamin C moisturizer that hydrates, brightens, and improves the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture.
tranexamic acid
1.4% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
ferulic acid
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
4.5% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Bright Start Vitamin C Antioxidant Brightening Moisturizer
lactococcus ferment lysate
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
corallina officinalis extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Anti-oxidation
ferulic acid
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
4.5% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
melia azadirachta flower extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
91/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
4.5% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactococcus ferment lysate
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
ferulic acid
1.2% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
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Potential irritants
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
4.5% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
octyldodecyl neopentanoate
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
4.5% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Ingredient list view
Water, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Tranexamic acid, Ferulic acid, Lactobacillus ferment, Inulin, Citrus junos seed extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta vulgaris root extract, Beta vulgaris, Lactobacillus, Lactic acid, Curcuma longa root extract, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Maltodextrin, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Biotin, Stearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethyl citrate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Potassium stearate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Octyldodecanol, Sodium chloride, Beta-carotene, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene
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