I’ve been on a skincare testing kick lately, and today we’re going to talk probiotics. A couple months ago I was approached by TULA Skincare, a company that harvests the power of probiotics and combines their scientifically-proven benefits with the latest beauty innovations and traditional ingredients. I received two products to try: Purifying Face Cleanser [$28 for 6.7 oz, available here] and Exfoliating Treatment Mask [$54 for 1,7 oz, available here].
PURIFYING FACE CLEANSER:
As you all know, I have it out with harsh cleansers. Seriously, though, I really do. I know I change my skincare preferences frequently because I keep getting more educated about the science behind the ingredients, but at this time I’m convinced that a good cleanser must be strictly within pH5.0 and 5.5 to be safe and effective without compromising the skin’s protective acid mantle. This logic applies to products formulated for all skin types, whether it’s dry or oily.
I hate giving negative reviews, and luckily with TULA Purifying Face Cleanser I didn’t have to. This clear foaming cleanser has the perfect pH5.0 when mixed with water, so I had no worries whatsoever about the state of my acid mantle. Even though the formula is technically fragrance-free, straight from the tube the gel had a fairly strong bitter-herbal scent to it, which I found a tad unpleasant. I have a finicky nose, what can I say! However, once I foamed it up between my palms it lost most of its olfactory potency.
I loved using this cleanser in conjunction with my pre-cleanse oil. It worked very well to clean up any greasy residue and leftover makeup, making my face feeling smooth, soft and petal fresh.
EXFOLIATING TREATMENT MASK:
I have combination skin, so purifying clay-based masks are a must in my beauty arsenal. Depending on the condition of my skin I use them once or twice a week. Now that winter is finally over my face is getting oilier, so I will definitely use them more frequently, because my pores tend to get clogged easily.
TULA Exfoliating Treatment Mask combines the power of both physical and chemical exfoliation to really address those oily patches and uneven skin texture. Little exfoliating beads contain Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E, so this mask will even work for someone with dry skin. Beauty experts recommend bentonite clay for people with oily and combination skin, and kaolin for everybody else. This mask contains both, making it a universal purifying treatment for all skin types.
All TULA products are formulated without parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum, phthalates, and propylene glycol. Fans of cruelty-free skincare will be happy to know that TULA never tests their products on animals.
Interested in trying TULA? You can purchase their products at tula.com.
Have you tried beauty products with probiotics before? Which TULA product would you be the most interested in trying? Let me know in the comments below!
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