Tula just reformulated their cult-fave SPF cushion. Spoiler: it’s not the same glow-goddess it used to be.
The old version melted into skin like a dewy filter. This one sits *on top* — and if your skin isn’t glass-smooth, it’ll grab every dry patch you forgot existed.
🔬 **What Even Is This Thing**
It’s a tinted cushion SPF 50. $44. Light-to-medium coverage. The brand says “radiant, skin-like finish.” I say: it’s a high-SPF that won’t slide off your face by lunch — but you’ll need to prep like a pro.
SPF 50 PA++++
Actually blocks UVA/UVB. No white cast. Impressive for a tint.
Cushion applicator
Sponge is denser than last version. Deposits more product — easy to overdo it.
Buildable coverage
Sheer in one layer. Medium in two. But more layers = more cling.
🧴 **What’s Actually In It**
Probiotics and squalane are still here. But they swapped some silicones for a drier film-forming agent. That’s the cling culprit.
- Squalane: light hydration, not greasy
- Lactococcus ferment: calming for redness
- Zinc oxide: mineral SPF, no chemical burn
- Dimethicone crosspolymer: blurs pores, but can pill
👩🔬 **Day 1 vs. Week 3**
First pump: felt like a thick mousse. Spreads okay but dries down FAST — you have to work in sections. On my combo skin, it looked flawless for 2 hours. Then my T-zone started doing that weird separation thing.
By week 3, I found the trick: one layer only. Tap, don’t rub. And skip moisturizer underneath if you’re oily. The glow is there — but it’s more “satin” than “lit from within.” Not a dealbreaker, but the old formula was definitely wetter.
⚠️ **The Real Talk**
My skin looked more even. Less redness by end of day. But my fine lines on my forehead? More noticeable. The finish is less forgiving.
✅ **Bottom Line**
They took a dewy, forgiving cushion and made it more performance-driven. Better for oil control. Worse for dry skin. Pick your priority.