Ceramides (ceramide np 0.50% - 0.75%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Humectants (trehalose 0.25% - 0.40%, yeast extract 0.25% - 0.45%, lactobacillus ferment 0.50% - 0.75%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 1.10% - 1.40%, sodium hyaluronate 1.40% - 1.70%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 1.60% - 1.90% and glycerin 4.40% - 5.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tula" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Thirst-quenching, quick-fix mask Rapidly helps to revive tired & dehydrated skin by plumping it up with hydration Cooling gel texture wakes up skin in seconds Desert plant extracts help boost skin’s hydration levels with their ability to attract even the smallest amounts of water in the atmosphere Instantly transforms your skin into a dewy, firm and energized complexion that looks lit from within Dermatologist-tested & non-comedogenic.

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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, lactobacillus ferment.

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: ceramide np, caprylyl glycol.

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

sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

inulin 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

lactobacillus 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

alpha-arbutin 4.3% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

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)

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

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lactococcus ferment lysate 0.65% - 1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

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

lactobacillus ferment 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Reduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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curcuma longa root extract 0.35% - 0.65%

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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

citrus glauca fruit extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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spirulina platensis extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

alpha-arbutin 4.3% - 5.2%

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Works for: Evens skin tone

Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin

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Water, Glycerin, Alpha-arbutin, Polysorbate 80, Opuntia ficus-indica fruit extract, Anastatica hierochuntica extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus ferment, Ceramide np, Inulin, Curcuma longa root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Beta vulgaris root extract, Acacia victoriae fruit extract, Citrus glauca fruit extract, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Butylene glycol, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Glyceryl dioleate, Pentylene glycol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hexylene glycol, Sodium phytate, Trehalose, Triolein, Mica, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Tocopherol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 42090

	Tula - H₂Oasis
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Key ingredients	alpha-arbutin ceramide np +14 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? santalum acuminatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more

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