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Tula Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.6% - 0.9%Lactococcus ferment lysate 2.8% - 3.4%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Tula - Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: avobenzone, butyloctyl salicylate, octisalate and homosalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

About the brand

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

Price

The product retails from 36.00$ up to 38.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

titanium dioxide 29% - 36%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

butyloctyl salicylate 4.8% - 5.9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Help promote even-looking skin tone. . Wild Butterfly Ginger Root.

Source: Sephora

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

lactic acid 0.55% - 0.85%

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)

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation.

Source: Sephora

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: arginine, glycerin.

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: arginine, pentylene glycol.

lactococcus ferment lysate 2.8% - 3.4%

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

arginine 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

ectoin 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.6% - 0.9%

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

lactococcus ferment lysate 2.8% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

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

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Potential irritants

carica papaya fruit extract 0.6% - 0.9%

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citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract 0.45% - 0.7%

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Used as a fragrance

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 10%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Pentylene glycol, Lactococcus ferment lysate, 1,2-hexanediol, Silica, Ectoin, Glycerin, Arginine, Hydroxyectoin, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Lactic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Triethyl citrate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Pimpinella anisum fruit extract, Mica, Tocopherol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, Carbomer, Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, Propanediol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin oxide, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		43%	39%	37%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%	35%	34%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	lactic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate ectoin Other: bisabolol caffeine +8 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: carnitine cyclomethicone +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: heptapeptide-15 palmitate caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +3 more	Common: glycerin homosalate +3 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: cocos nucifera oil ginkgo biloba leaf extract +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 caffeine +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin +4 more Other: algae extract algae extract +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	santalum album wood extract Has skin benefit? rose extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	limonene Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? +16 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +41 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Tula Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30

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Can it cause trouble?

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

About the brand

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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