Protect Plump Firming Hydrating Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Protect Plump Firming Hydrating Face Moisturizer

TULA Skincare
63Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
67% Natural30% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Dehydroacetic AcidMax 0.6% (as acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (as acid)
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.4 — Suboptimal
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 5.4: optimal range (5–7)
Gluconolactone at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 5
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.4: optimal range (5–7)
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Honey
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

67% natural30% synthetic
42 natural 2 unknown 19 synthetic

Based on 63 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural, 3% unknown and 30% synthetic.

Preservatives4 preservatives
Humectants6 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning27:Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Honey, Betaine... +19 more
humectant9:Glycerin, Honey, Betaine, Sorbitol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer... +1 more
type of chemical entity9:Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide... +1 more

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.