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SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream vs Tula Tula bright start

SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid 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.

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SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

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8.0

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8.0

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

SCINIC wins 1

Tied 2

9.0

SCINIC

Tula

Ingredient face-off

13% overlap

18SCINIC

7Shared

56Tula

Only in SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

11 unique

Water Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside Ceramide Np Panthenol Allantoin Niacinamide Arginine+1 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Glycerin Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate 2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer

Only in Tula Tula bright start

49 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Glyceryl Stearate Cetyl Alcohol Tranexamic Acid Ferulic Acid Lactobacillus Ferment Inulin+39 more

Why these two are neck and neck

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. SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream scores 7.8 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.

SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream brings Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, and Ceramide Np 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.

Best for your skin type

SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Tula Tula bright start is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Tranexamic Acid does the heavy lifting
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream comes in at budget pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.0SCINIC

8.0Tula

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream or Tula Tula bright start?

Based on ingredient analysis, SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream and Tula Tula bright start share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream and Tula Tula bright start?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream→Full analysis: Tula Tula bright start→

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