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Youth To The People Polypeptide-121 Future Firming + Hydrating Moisturizer

This is a peptide-forward moisturizer designed to tackle multiple signs of aging. It aims to hydrate, firm, and strengthen the skin barrier, making it a good option for those concerned with dryness, loss of firmness, and fine lines.

Sephora price

$68.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.1 / 5

About 502 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Anti-AgingClean at SephoraCollagenallure 2022 Best of Beauty Award WinnerLoss of firmnessDrynessPolypeptide-121Plant Proteins (Pea, Flax, Chia)Fine Lines and WrinklesLoss of Firmness and Elasticity

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.1 / 5 overall fit

A rich, peptide-packed moisturizer that delivers on hydration and firmness, especially for dry and mature skin types.

Youth To The People Polypeptide-121 Future Firming + Hydrating Moisturizer

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A multitasking cream with plant collagen and proteins + ceramides to hydrate, firm and reduce look of fine lines while strengthening skin's barrier.

NormalDryCombinationOilyFine Lines and WrinklesDrynessLoss of Firmness and Elasticity

Morning and night, apply a dime-size amount of moisturizer to clean face and neck.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Layer over Youth To The People Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum to smooth skin's texture, improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten uneven skin tone. This is the ultimate anti-aging combo.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A solid, multi-tasking moisturizer that excels in hydration and firming. It's particularly well-suited for dry, mature, or anyone looking to boost collagen support in their routine. The combination of peptides, plant proteins, and ceramides makes it a comprehensive choice.

Hydration and Firmness

Many reviewers highlight the cream's ability to deeply hydrate the skin and visibly improve firmness, leaving it feeling plump and supple.

Texture and Feel

The luxurious texture is frequently praised for being rich yet non-greasy, absorbing well into the skin.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Dry or mature skin
Anyone looking to improve skin firmness and elasticity
Those concerned with fine lines and wrinkles
Strengthening the skin barrier

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

You prefer a very lightweight, gel-based moisturizer
Your primary concern is acne or severe oiliness without dryness

Routine fit

Where this fits in your routine

Apply this moisturizer as the last step in your morning and evening skincare routine, after serums and treatments. For an enhanced anti-aging effect, layer it over Youth To The People's Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

Rich hydration
Noticeable firming effects
Comprehensive anti-aging ingredients
Strengthens skin barrier
Luxurious texture

Where it starts to feel redundant

May be too rich for very oily or acne-prone skin
Higher price point

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

This moisturizer is suitable for both morning and evening use. Its hydrating and firming properties make it a great final step to seal in other treatments and protect the skin barrier throughout the day and night.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.1/ 5 overall

A rich, peptide-packed moisturizer that delivers on hydration and firmness, especially for dry and mature skin types.

Texture

4.5 / 5

The cream has a luxurious, rich texture that absorbs well without feeling heavy or greasy.

Efficacy

4.2 / 5

Users report noticeable improvements in skin firmness, hydration, and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

WATER/AQUA/EAU

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formulation.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Emollient

DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE

Badness

0.0 / 10

Softens and smooths the skin.

Usually helps with

Dryness

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Emollient

TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRICAPRYLATE/TRICAPRATE

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to condition and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Dryness

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Humectant

PROPANEDIOL

Badness

0.0 / 10

Draws moisture to the skin and improves product texture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Emollient

TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE

Badness

0.0 / 10

Provides a smooth feel and helps with product spreadability.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Emollient/Emulsifier

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Badness

0.0 / 10

Softens and soothes skin, and helps to stabilize the formula.

Usually helps with

Dryness

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Emollient

TRIHEPTANOIN

Badness

0.0 / 10

A rich emollient that enhances skin softness.

Usually helps with

Dryness

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Humectant

HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID

Badness

1.0 / 10

A smaller molecular weight hyaluronic acid that can penetrate the skin to provide hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Plumping

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Active

SH-POLYPEPTIDE-121

Badness

2.0 / 10

A vegan collagen peptide designed to visibly firm skin and improve elasticity.

Usually helps with

Firming, Elasticity

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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Humectant/Soothing

PANTHENOL

Badness

1.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates and soothes the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Soothing

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Active

NIACINAMIDE

Badness

2.0 / 10

Vitamin B3 that helps improve skin barrier function, reduce inflammation, and minimize the appearance of pores.

Usually helps with

Barrier support, Tone, Pores

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Amino Acid

PROLINE

Badness

1.0 / 10

An amino acid that plays a role in collagen production and skin firmness.

Usually helps with

Firming

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Antioxidant

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

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Soothing/Hydrating

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE

Badness

0.0 / 10

Known for its soothing and hydrating properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, Hydration

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Soothing

HYDROLYZED CANNABIS SATIVA SEED EXTRACT

Badness

2.0 / 10

Contains beneficial compounds from hemp seed that can help calm the skin.

Usually helps with

Soothing

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Active

HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to strengthen the skin and improve its texture.

Usually helps with

Firming, Texture

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Active

HYDROLYZED PEA PROTEIN

Badness

1.0 / 10

Provides amino acids that support skin structure and firmness.

Usually helps with

Firming

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Antioxidant/Soothing

SALVIA HISPANICA (CHIA) SEED EXTRACT

Badness

1.0 / 10

Rich in antioxidants and can help soothe the skin.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant, Soothing

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Active

ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-11

Badness

3.0 / 10

A peptide that supports skin structure and firmness.

Usually helps with

Firming

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Active

ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-9

Badness

3.0 / 10

A peptide that helps to improve skin's elasticity and firmness.

Usually helps with

Firming, Elasticity

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Active

ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2

Badness

3.0 / 10

A peptide that can help improve skin's firmness and resilience.

Usually helps with

Firming

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Antioxidant

HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FRUIT EXTRACT

Badness

1.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant

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Thickener

AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to thicken the product.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Active

HYDROLYZED LINSEED SEED

Badness

1.0 / 10

Contains beneficial compounds from flaxseed that can help condition the skin.

Usually helps with

Conditioning

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Emollient

CASTOR OIL/IPDI COPOLYMER

Badness

0.0 / 10

Provides emollience and can improve texture.

Usually helps with

Dryness, Texture

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Active

CERAMIDE AP

Badness

2.0 / 10

A lipid that is a key component of the skin barrier, helping to retain moisture.

Usually helps with

Barrier repair, Hydration

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Active

CERAMIDE NP

Badness

2.0 / 10

Another essential lipid that strengthens the skin barrier and prevents water loss.

Usually helps with

Barrier repair, Hydration

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Emulsifier

CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to create a stable emulsion and can have moisturizing properties.

Usually helps with

Texture, Hydration

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Humectant

GLYCERIN

Badness

0.0 / 10

A common and effective humectant that draws water to the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Humectant

HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A salt form of hyaluronic acid that is highly effective at attracting and retaining moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Emollient

COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE

Badness

0.0 / 10

A light emollient derived from coconut oil that softens skin.

Usually helps with

Dryness

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Preservative

BENZYL ALCOHOL

Badness

2.0 / 10

A common preservative that can also act as a solvent. Can be irritating for some.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Potential irritation

Antioxidant/Soothing

ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT

Badness

1.0 / 10

Contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant, Soothing

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Soothing

BISABOLOL

Badness

1.0 / 10

A component of chamomile that is known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, Redness

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Humectant/Preservative Booster

CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to hydrate the skin and enhance the effectiveness of preservatives.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Preservation

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Thickener

CARBOMER

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to thicken cosmetic formulations.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Humectant/Solvent

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to dissolve ingredients and can attract moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Humectant

ERYTHRITOL

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar alcohol that helps to hydrate the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Preservative Booster/Emollient

ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Badness

1.0 / 10

Enhances preservation and can have mild emollient properties.

Usually helps with

Preservation, Skin feel

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Humectant

GLUCOSE

Badness

0.0 / 10

A simple sugar that can help attract and retain moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Humectant/Preservative

1,2-HEXANEDIOL

Badness

1.0 / 10

A versatile ingredient that hydrates and helps preserve the formula.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Preservation

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Chelating Agent

TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

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Emulsifier/Emollient

GLYCERYL STEARATE

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to emulsify ingredients and conditions the skin.

Usually helps with

Texture, Conditioning

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Thickener

POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to thicken the product and improve its texture.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Emulsifier/Solubilizer

POLYSORBATE 20

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to mix oil and water and solubilize fragrance or other ingredients. Can be irritating in high concentrations.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

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Potential irritation

Preservative

CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID

Badness

1.0 / 10

A gentle preservative that also has chelating properties.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Preservative

POTASSIUM SORBATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A common and effective preservative.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Amino Acid

GLYCINE

Badness

1.0 / 10

An amino acid that helps with skin hydration and repair.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Repair

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Antioxidant/Preservative Booster

HYDROXYACETOPHENONE

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to protect the formula from oxidation and boosts preservative efficacy.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant, Preservation

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Preservative

SODIUM BENZOATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A common preservative that works well in acidic formulations.

Usually helps with

Preservation

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Solvent

T-BUTYL ALCOHOL

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used as a solvent.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

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pH Adjuster

CITRIC ACID

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

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Humectant/pH Adjuster

SODIUM LACTATE

Badness

1.0 / 10

A salt of lactic acid that helps hydrate the skin and adjust pH.

Usually helps with

Hydration

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Thickener/Emulsifier

XANTHAN GUM

Badness

0.0 / 10

A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize formulations.

Usually helps with

Texture

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Solvent/Penetration Enhancer

DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to dissolve ingredients and can improve their absorption into the skin.

Usually helps with

Product efficacy

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Emollient

DILINOLEIC ACID/BUTANEDIOL COPOLYMER

Badness

0.0 / 10

Provides emollience and can improve skin feel.

Usually helps with

Dryness, Texture

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Active

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

Badness

3.0 / 10

A lipid that is naturally found in the skin and helps to support the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Usually helps with

Barrier repair, Soothing

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Antioxidant

TOCOPHEROL

Badness

1.0 / 10

Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

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Formula support

T-BUTY ALCOHOL

Badness

2.0 / 10

Included in the source ingredient list. Glass treats this as part of the supporting formula unless it overlaps with a known active, preservative, or fragrance flag.

Usually helps with

Formula completeness and routine context

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Personal sensitivity, especially if your skin is reactive or the ingredient overlaps with other products in your routine

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this moisturizer good for dry skin?

Yes, this moisturizer is excellent for dry skin due to its rich texture and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and plant proteins.

Can I use this if I have sensitive skin?

While it contains soothing ingredients like aloe and bisabolol, it also has peptides and preservatives that could potentially cause sensitivity in some individuals. A patch test is recommended.

What are the main benefits of the Polypeptide-121 serum?

The Polypeptide-121 serum is designed to visibly firm the skin, improve elasticity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by supporting collagen production.

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