TULA launches at SpaceNK

 

TULA has officially landed in the UK and has found itself a happy little home at cult beauty store SpaceNK.

TULA, meaning ‘balance’ in Sanskrit is a clinically effective skincare range powered by probiotic extracts and superfoods that aims to restore natural skin balance through powerhouse science-backed formulas.

The brand was founded by board certified Dr Roshini Raj, a practicing gastroenterologist who has been studying probiotics for 20 years. 

 In TULA, she has created a breakthrough innovation in skincare that sits at the intersection of beauty and wellness and she believes that the same ingredients that are good for your body are also good for your skin as probiotic extracts are powerful ingredients that help soothe, hydrate and nourish skin to improve its balance and calm the look of irritation.

 

 

The brand focuses on being healthy and confident rather than seeking to achieve the unrealistic goal of ‘perfection’. Indeed, their vision is actually to inspire confidence by embracing skin positivity, approaching beauty from the inside out.

They are more than words though, as they have vowed to re-imagine social norms around beauty standards by never retouching any photos of skin. In fact, you’ll see “Untouched Beauty” badges on all of their photos to solidify this promise.

I think I like this brand already!

Dr. Roshini Raj says;

“Our vision is to inspire confidence by making it easier to achieve a healthy balance by offering products powered by proprietary probiotic extracts that empower our global community to #EmbraceTheirSkin”

 

 

100% of TULA formulas are cruelty-free and clinically tested by independent laboratories to ensure they are safe, effective and potent. The entire collection is dermatologist-tested and approved, plus under every product page you can find full ingredient listings along with independent clinical testing results and more.

Now I for one really appreciate such transparency and honesty.

Before I begin, can I draw attention to the gorgeously uncomplicated but wonderfully aesthetically pleasing packaging design.

Sleek and created for precise dispensing and hygiene, the products are wrapped in a beautiful, calming soft blue hue with sweet violet and clean white tones.

Instantly recognisable, these colours run throughout the entirety of the collection, which does make distinguishing products from different skincare concern families difficult to differentiate from others, but I actually really like the continuity of the packaging.

 

 

It reinforces the ethos and reassures you that each and every product adheres to the same core values of the brand.

Now, onto a few of their products.

Up first is TULA’s So polished exfoliating sugar scrub (£30).

Named the Best Facial Scrub by Allure 2020 Best of Beauty Awards, this beautiful sugar scrub combines both physical and chemical exfoliators to gently buff and polish your skin to reveal a brighter, softer complexion.

Suitable for all skin types including sensitive, it works to effortlessly melt away excess oil, build-up and debris without stripping your skin or causing irritation.

 

 

Packed with probiotic extracts to help calm irritation and maintain your skins natural balance it features fine sugar crystals to gently yet effectively physically exfoliate your skin while naturally derived papaya and pineapple enzymes help to remove impurities through gentle chemical exfoliation.

The ingredients are suspended in what feels like a luxuriously silky, almost oil-based base, creating a sumptuous and comfortable sensation when applied to your skin and the formula has been infused with and exquisite, light refreshing scent reminiscent of warm summer days to delight your senses during use.

Massage a small amount gently into your skin in circular motions before rinsing off with warm water and enjoy instant results.

 

 

Your skin immediately feels softer and smoother and because of its gentle, nourishing formula you won’t find your skin feeling parched or tight after. In fact, my skin felt wonderfully comfortable and refreshed.

I think it’s also worth mentioning that despite suffering with sensitive skin, I actually found that the physical sugar exfoliants didn’t irritate, scratch or scrape my skin, unlike some other exfoliants.

Next is TULA’s Beauty sleep overnight repair treatment (£59).

I have to say from the off, I’ve found myself totally obsessed by this night cream for various reasons, but its soft subtle scent and luxurious yet deceptively lightweight texture are just two examples of why I’ve fallen in love with it.

 

 

 I’m not at all surprised to discover I am not alone in my praise for this moisturiser as it received the Zoe Report’s 2021 editor approved award for Best Night Cream and I’m quietly confident that once you’ve tried it, you’re gonna love it too.

This potent, anti-ageing overnight treatment has been created to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, minimising the signs of premature ageing and leaving your skin looking and feeling plumper, younger and more radiant than ever before.

Now I say ‘anti-ageing’, but I must point out that TULA state that ‘there’s nothing ‘anti’ about ageing’, its simply a great option if one of your skincare goals is that of a more youthful appearance.

 God I like these guys!

The luxurious yet elegant cream boasts a host of active ingredients to support and enrich your skin while improving its tone and texture.

 

 

AHA’s (alpha hydroxy acids) give your skin a boost by improving its firmness and smoothness while a botanical extract called Indian Gentian helps to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Brightening Vitamin C helps to even skin tone and inject life back into a dull, lacklustre complexion and a blend of watermelon and fruit extracts provide an instant boost of hydration.

Meanwhile, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (a green tea) helps to calm irritated, distressed skin and probiotic extracts balance the skin to perfection.

 

 

Suitable for all skin types, this beautiful cream should be applied to your face at night after your serum.

Don’t be tempted to slap it on, a little goes a long way and despite its soft, non-greasy texture and quick absorption, your skin will be left feeling soft and comfortable all night long.

Now personally, I don’t tend to use night creams or night treatments as my oily/combination skin can’t seem to cope with such heavy, intense levels of hydration.

Not so here. The exquisite formula is just so perfectly balanced. It offers superior, long-lasting hydration and nourishment entirely devoid of any clogging, heavy or greasy sensations.

Quite simply, it is perfect.

 

 

Last but by no means least is the 24-7 power swipe hydrating day & night treatment eye balm (£33).

This bestselling tube of targeted joy is going to be your next best friend, mark my words.

Unlike many eye treatments which are in cream or gel forms, this sleek little gem is presented as a solid balm, rather like a lip balm for easy and convenient application.

Designed to help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles around the delicate eye area, this hydrating fragrance-free balm effortlessly nourishes and protects the eye area, imparting long lasting moisture to plump and perfect.

 

 

Don’t be fooled by its unremarkable appearance, this balm contains a host of skin loving ingredients to boost the appearance of your eye area for a brighter, healthier, more youthful complexion.

This silky, soft balm has been formulated with chicory root and probiotic extracts to balance the skin, apple and watermelon extracts to hydrate, plump and smooth, peptides to improve skin tone and firmness and squalene to deeply nourish.

Cocoa seed extract provides antioxidant protection, caffeine helps to reduce puffiness and firm and moisture boosting hyaluronic acid helps to lock in moisture for long lasting effects.

 

 

Swipe the balm gently around the eye area morning and evening after your serum and enjoy the sumptuous sensation of comfort and support without a hint of greasiness.

Instantly absorbed, I find it particularly great at prepping my eye area for makeup application and I’ve noticed that it helps prevent my foundation from settling into my fine lines, resulting in a more flawless finish.

 To say that I am impressed by TULA is a massive understatement.

 

 

I adore its combination of scientifically led, clinically effective components paired perfectly with the beauty of nature’s naturally occurring elements, resulting in a plethora of effective, gentle and beautiful products that guess what, actually work.

All four of these products along with a host of other impressive TULA products are available online now exclusively from SpaceNK.  

Revision Skincare Revox Line Relaxer

 

I began using anti-ageing skincare products around my mid twenties as I had read that prevention is better than cure.

I started rather modestly by introducing an eye cream and a targeted night time treatment, however now in my late thirties its time to up the ante.

Unfortunately for me, I still appear to suffer from hormonal breakouts, which can make finding suitable skincare that offers anti-ageing properties without provoking my temperamental skin somewhat problematic.

Anti-ageing creams tend to be quite rich which doesn’t sit at all well with my oily, acne prone complexion, but after a great deal of research I’m happy to say that I’ve found a product that does work for me.

 

 

That product is the clinically proven Revox Line Relaxer from Revision Skincare.

This advanced, targeted serum is quite literally, a game changer.

Presented in a sleek, chic black tube it is decidedly understated but don’t be fooled.

The product and the results speak for themselves.

This powerful anti-ageing tool has been designed to reduce the appearance of both horizontal and vertical lines, wrinkles and crows feet.

 

 

Unlike many anti-ageing serums or creams, the Revox Line Relaxer features a Zamac® stainless steel application tip, allowing for precise, targeted application while the coolness of the steel creates a refreshing, stimulating and soothing sensation.

 Created with a host of potent, skin loving elements, it boasts an impressive ingredient list.

It has been formulated with a patent-pending ‘LineRelax™’ technology, which works to reduce the appearance of expression lines while a dermal support blend minimises the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Hyaluronic acid (our good old skincare friend) retains moisture to plump and hydrate tired, lacklustre skin which can contribute to the appearance of lines and wrinkles while an ingredient called ‘Inulin’ gets to work rebalancing your skin’s microbiome, supporting the overall health of your skin and improving hydration levels.

 

 

Meanwhile, antioxidant rich arnica montana flower extract helps to soothe your skin and protect against free radicals and environmental aggressors.

The result is smoother, softer, more radiant and crucially, younger looking skin.

Designed to be applied to problem areas twice daily, post cleansing and prior to moisturising, simply  dispense one pump and use the applicator to gently massage the serum onto any visible fine lines and wrinkles but bare in mind that only a thin layer is required, don’t go ott and slap it on.

  The serum itself possesses no discernible scent (which I really like, particularly when applying it around my eye area) and feels wonderfully silky and light. 

 

Transparent in colour it feels cool and smooth when applied directly onto my skin and is very quickly absorbed.

The areas that have been treated immediately feel soft and hydrated while the cooling applicator tip creates the sensation of your skin feeling more ‘awake’.

I’ve been using this targeted treatment as directed for a number of weeks and am confident in saying that my skin looks so much better.

My problem areas are my forehead and around my eyes and I’ve noticed that while I still have lines, their intensity and depth definitely appears to have reduced.

 

 

In fact, in clinical trials over a period of 12 weeks, 97% of participants also noticed a reduction in horizontal and vertical expression lines and under eye lines.

93% noticed a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles and 90% saw an improvement in their skin texture and overall radiance.

I’m genuinely really impressed by the results and will certainly be repurchasing, however this where you may bawk.

The Revox Line Relaxer is not cheap, but that said its certainly far from being the most expensive treatment out there; think repeated (not to mention invasive) treatments of botox and other high-end skincare brands (I’m looking at you Crème de la Mer).

 

 

A 20ml tube will set you back £147, HOWEVER please bare in mind that you only require a small amount of product at a time plus for an anti-ageing treatment that has been clinically proven to be effective, I think its fairly reasonably priced.

Revision Skincare’s Revox Line Relaxer is available now and you can get your hands on it through their website here.