Is Tula Worth the Hype? Reviewing & Ranking 13 Tula Products
Hello loves! Skincare is something that I have increasingly more passionate about, and I love sharing my favorite products and tips and tricks with y’all (especially over on my Instagram). Tula is a brand that I love, but since this is a brand that heavily relies on influencer marketing, people are skeptical if the products are as good as they seem. I purchased my first Tula product over a year ago and have spent much of my own money on their products. As of April 2020 I do have a code with Tula, but I was a huge fan of the brand before having a code with them. If you want to try any of the products I mentioned below, use code THECHANCHIC at checkout to save 15%.
In today’s post I’m ranking all 13 Tula products that I have tried and breaking down what I like about each product. As a disclaimer, I haven’t tried a Tula product that I’ve absolutely disliked, but there are definitely products that are better than others. For reference, I have sensitive, combo-oily, acne prone skin, so keep that in mind when reading my rankings.
If you’re a loyal follower, you KNEW this was going to be number 1. This retails for $48 and I think I’m on my 4th bottle; it’s 100$ worth it. If you have oily skin, this is the moisturizer for you since it is oil free. It’s lightweight, but that doesn’t mean it’s incredibly hydrating. Add this to your routine if you’re looking for a drink of water for your skin.
2. 24/7 Hydrating Day and Night Cream
If your skin is more on the dry side, this is the moisturizer for you. This has been my go-to nighttime moisturizer over the last couple months, my skin has become more dry during the NYC winter. This is heavier than the gel cream, yet it doesn’t feel heavy on the skin. This product was key in treating the dry patches I developed from the NYC cold. The cream is nourishing, yet doesn’t clog the ores and is gentle enough to use both day and night.
3. Acne Clearing + Tone Correcting Gel
Not only does this product treat zits and prevent new ones, it does an amazing job at correcting acne scars. At $36 this product is a great value and does a lot more for my acne than some prescription creams and gels did. I didn’t have a new bottle for about a month and a half, and I definitely noticed a difference in my skin. This is one of the products that I have purchased multiple times with my own money from Tula and will continue to do so. P.S. Tula updated the packaging of this product since I purchased mine, which is why mine looks different than the one on the site - same product though!
4. Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer
This primer is truly like a filter for the skin. It is a great base for makeup, but also is perfect to use on its own on no makeup days to smooth the skin’s texture. It’s free from mineral oil, paragons, and sulfates, and adds a beautiful glow to the skin. This is my first bottle of this primer but I will definitely be purchasing another one (my mom loves this primer as well!).
5. Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum (added April 2021)
I have been wanting to try this product ever since it launched and I am so glad I finally got my hands on it. I’ve been testing it out for a few months and this is one of Tula’s best. The first thing I noticed that differentiates this vitamin c serum from others is the packaging. It’s not a traditional dropper, but rather the cap has a button on the top that when pushed allows you to get the product into the dropper. I use this product every morning and I have definitely seen a difference in my skin; it helps to make the skin not appear dull. Plus, it’s oil and fragrance free which makes it perfect for sensitive skin. I cannot recommend this product enough if you’re looking for a new vitamin C serum.
6. Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen (added May 2020)
Due to my sensitive skin, I have a hard time finding a sunscreen that doesn’t break me out. Not only does this product NOT cause me to break me out, but it doesn’t have a sunscreen smell OR a white cast; you can definitely incorporate this sunscreen into your daily routine. It’s SPF 30 and a lightweight gel formula so it won’t clog your pores. I have already been using this a ton and it’s my new go-to sunscreen.
7. Rose Brightening Eye Balm (added May 2020)
See my full review of the OG brightening eye balm below but I prefer the rose one more. Something about the slight pink tint and the pink packaging that just speaks to me!
This might be the most talked about Tula product on social media. I love the convenience of the product being in stick form and the balm does exactly what it claims it will do - it cools and brightens the under eye area. My favorite way to use this product is on days when I’m not wearing face makeup in combination with the primer to add a bit of glow to my under eyes. The reason that this product is not higher on my list is because it’s not a necessity in my daily routine. I do love it though and use it multiple times a week.
9. Pro-Glycolic 10% Resurfacing Toner (added May 2020)
I added glycolic acid to my routine back in September, and my skin responds really well to it. I love this toner because it has 10% glycolic acid, it’s an easy to use, lightweight, gel formula. Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliant that removes dead skin cells, treats acne scars, and combats early signs of aging. This toner is gentle enough to use twice a day, but I prefer to only use it at night since I use my acne toning solution in the morning.
10. Nourishing & Brightening Cosmic Hydrogel Mask
If you love one time use masks and need to give your skin some hydration, this is the mask for you. I love using this when my skin is feeling dry and tired and since it’s a sheet mask (or a gel mask I should say) it’s easy and hassle free to use. This mask also has little stars on it, which is a fun touch if you want to feel cute while you mask.
11. So Polished Exfoliating Sugar Scrub
TBH, this is the only sugar scrub I’ve ever used so I don’t have anything to compare it to. This is a grainy scrub, but the pieces are super fine so it’s gentle on the skin. My favorite part about this product is that it smells like a pina colada (it’s formulated with pineapple and papaya). I have this product towards the bottom of my list because it’s not a necessity in my routine, but if you enjoy scrubs you should check it out.
This cleanser didn’t break me out or anything, I just didn’t notice anything different in my skin when using it. This is a gentle cleanser that is great for sensitive skin, but I think you could just go purchase some Cetaphil from the drugstore and get the same effect. I prefer a cleanser with an active ingredient such as the Kate Somerville EradiKate Cleanser.
12. Instant De-Puff Eye Renewal Serum
I’ve have been using this as my morning eye cream for the last month or so. I like that it’s lightweight, looks great under makeup, and the metal applicator has a nice cooling effect. The reason that this product is lower on my list is because 1. it’s the most expensive Tula product I have and 2. I don’t notice a difference in my undeye circles.
13. Brighten Up Smoothing Primer Gel (added May 2020)
I have only tried this a few times because I borrowed it from my mom - but there is a reason I haven’t purchased one of these myself and the face filter primer is ranked way higher on this list. This product is just lack luster compared to the face filter primer. It has the same consistency as vaseline, can’t be used on its own like the face filter primer (under makeup only) and doesn’t really brighten the skin. For the same price just buy the face filter primer - it’s 100% better.
14. Glow Hour Eye Balm (added April 2021)
If you want to try out an eye balm - definitely stick to the original or the rose. The Golden Hour eye balm is less product for more $$ compared to the other two, and I personally don’t think the gold tone is as flattering.
Let me know what your favorite Tula products are, or if you’re going to try out any of their products for the first time! And remember, use code THECHANCHIC at checkout for 15% off your order.
Slap on some lipstick and smile
Channing