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Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream scores 8.0/9.8 and Tula Tula bright start scores 8.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
38 unique
8 in common
48 unique
These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream scores 9.8 here versus 5.2 for Tula Tula bright start. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream brings Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Allantoin as actives, while tula Tula bright start relies on Tranexamic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, and Lactic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is better if you have
Tula Tula bright start is better if you have
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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