Breakout Star

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TULA

Breakout Star

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

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Brand price

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

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

The brand recommends it for

  • Dry skin
  • Oily skin
  • Combination skin
  • Acne & blemishes
  • Dark spots & pigmentation
  • Fine lines & wrinkles

How to use

Apply a dime-sized amount to clean skin AM & PM.

What's inside

Ingredients List

6 trigger at least one check · 27 trigger none

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Salicylic AcidPreservative
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  • BHA
  • Salicylic acid
  • Acne Fighting
  • Exfoliating
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
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AquaSolvent
0 / —
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PropanediolViscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
  • Hydrating
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DimethiconeEmollient
1 / 0
  • Silicones
  • Barrier Repair
  • Hydrating
  • Smoothing
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GlycerinHumectant
0 / 0
  • Possibly animal-derived
  • Hydrating
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Dimethyl IsosorbideViscosity Controlling
0 / —
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0 / 0
  • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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NiacinamideSmoothing
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  • Niacinamide
  • Acne Fighting
  • Barrier Repair
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
  • Even Tone
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
  • Redness Reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 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

  • Lactic acid2

    An AHA that also acts as a humectant.

    Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

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