TULA Breakout Star vs The Inkey List 10% Urea Moisturizer

TULA

The Inkey List

A face moisturizer built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and smoothing.

A face moisturizer built around Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and hydration.

Face moisturizer

33 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 52.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 22.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Azelaic acid1
Works on acne, redness and pigmentation at once.
Azelaic Acid
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Lactic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Colloidal oatmeal1
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bisabolol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Azelaic Acid, Bisabolol, Niacinamide

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Urea
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Squalane
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Squalane

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sorbitan Isostearate

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Squalane

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Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Viscosity Controlling
0 / —
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Urea
Humectant
0 / —
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →