"Tula - Dew Your Thing Oil-Free Gel Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, pantolactone, saccharide isomerate and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, caprylyl glycol and cyclohexasiloxane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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This product contains acids (gluconolactone and lactic acid). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). PHAs (gluconolactone) especially are great for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tula" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails for 48.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydra Plant Complex.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, pantolactone.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

sodium pca 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

lactococcus ferment lysate 1.4% - 1.8%

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

saccharide isomerate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

locks in skin’s hydration, strengthens skin’s barrier, boosts collagen production and improves skin elasticity.

Source: Dermstore

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - lactococcus ferment lysate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

lactococcus ferment lysate 1.4% - 1.8%

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

gluconolactone 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

lactic acid 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Key Actives

gluconolactone 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

lactococcus ferment lysate 1.4% - 1.8%

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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

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Potential irritants

aloe barbadensis flower extract 0.75% - 1.1%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

curcuma longa root extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

Comodogenic ingredients

corallina officinalis extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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

chondrus crispus extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.5% - 5.5%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

cyclopentasiloxane 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Water, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylyl methicone, Dimethicone, Aspergillus/rice ferment, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Lactic acid, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Tocopherol, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	gluconolactone lactic acid +14 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: urea ceramide ap +6 more	Common: gluconolactone panthenol +1 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +4 more	Common: gluconolactone chondrus crispus extract +4 more Other: adenosine hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: acetyl glucosamine aminobutyric acid +4 more	Common: panthenol pantolactone +3 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +8 more	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +7 more	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: madecassoside urea +4 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide urea +6 more	Common: panthenol sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +7 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? mentha arvensis extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius oleosomes Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +24 more	hyaluronic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more

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