Tula quietly swapped squalane for a synthetic ester in their 24-7 cream. Skin testers are fighting about it online — and I get why.
The old formula was a glazed donut. The new one is more like a matte croissant. That matters if your skin drinks oil for breakfast.
It’s still $42 for 1.7 oz. Still claims 24-hour moisture. But the ingredient list tells a different story now.
Squalane → C13-15 Alkane
A plant-derived squalane replacement that feels lighter but dries down faster
Same probiotic complex
Still has their lactic acid ferment — doesn’t stink, actually helps glow
Fragrance-free stays
Thank god — no random lavender or citrus sneak-attacks
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Three heavy lifters here, plus one quiet hero that most people miss. The ferment does the heavy lifting — the ester just changes the ride.
- Lactic Acid Ferment: Gently exfoliates while hydrating — not harsh
- Squalane (old) vs. C13-15 Alkane (new): Lighter texture, less slip
- Shea Butter: Thickens it up — good for dry cheeks
- Glycerin: The real MVP — sits on skin for hours
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First pump — it’s thinner. Spreads like a light lotion, absorbs in 12 seconds flat. No tacky film. My combo-oily skin actually preferred this.
Week two: my dry patches on my chin weren’t thrilled. Needed two layers there. But my T-zone stayed matte until 3pm — that’s new.
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My forehead stayed hydrated 9 hours. My cheeks needed re-upping by hour 6. The glow is real but quieter — more “good skin day,” less “facialist visit.”
Better for oily skin. Worse for dry. Tula made a choice — and it’s not neutral.