Works for
ExfoliationPapain, Lactic acidNot delivered
“So Polished Exfoliating Sugar Scrub”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but this ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Mangifera indica seed butter + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Lactococcus ferment lysate + 1 moreMay help
This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Sucrose, Mangifera indica seed butter + 8 moreWorks
“What's Inside Probiotics The core ingredient of all TULA products, they're clinically proven to help lock in moisture and soothe the appearance of inflammation Sugar A natural physical exfoliator that also promotes skin's hydration Papaya Chemically exfoliates while helping revive the look of dull skin Pineapple Natural enzyme that promotes skin¿s radiance The TULA Difference Probiotics The core ingredient of all TULA products help lock in moisture and soothe the appearance of inflammation Superfoods Sugar, pineapple, and papaya are essentials for your skin, thanks to their natural exfoliating and radiance-boosting properties TULA products are 100% free from phthalates, parabens, toxins, carcinogens, mineral oil, sodium laurel sulfate, and harmful preservatives All products are cruelty-free”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sucrose.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sucrose~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecanol~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateMangifera indica seed butter~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterEuphorbia cerifera wax~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disteardimonium hectorite~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteLactococcus ferment lysate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateBromelain~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Papain~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainLactic acid~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidCarica papaya fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractVitis vinifera seed extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractGlucose~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateWater~0.3–0.75%
Glycerin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropylene carbonate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium chloride~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMaltodextrin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinParfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalIngredient list view
Sucrose, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Octyldodecanol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Disteardimonium hectorite, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Bromelain, Papain, Lactic acid, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Glucose, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Glycerin, Propylene carbonate, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| TulaSo Polished Exfoliating Sugar ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Tree HutHydrating Watermelon & Cactus Face Scrub | ARCONARaspberry Resurfacing Peel | OriginsYouthtopia Refining Apple Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 50% | 44% |
| Price | $34.00 | — | $74.00+$40.00 | $41.80+$7.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"Tula - So Polished Exfoliating Sugar Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.20% - 0.75% and sucrose 26.00% - 39.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tula" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 34.00$ in the United States, for 45.00CA$ in Canada and from 30.00£ up to 45.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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