Nowness is ever so present — there’s no need to catch speed.
Polypeptide-121 Future Cream is Youth To The People’s latest moisturizer packed with nourishing ingredients to intensely seal in moisture and protect the skin barrier. Formulated as fragrance-free with Polypeptide-121, plant proteins, and ceramides, the cream aids in elasticity loss, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as visibly firm the skin. Now, truth be told — If you know me, you know how my skin barrier doesn’t mesh well with ceramides… BUT! The last few months, I truly believe my skin has become slowly accustomed to them so I’m incredibly glad to say that I absolutely ADORE the Future Cream. I can say it’s the best primer for makeup I’ve ever used but also, one of the best moisturizers I’ve tried in the last couple of years, leaving me with the most pillow-soft, dewy finish ever. Having been testing it for over a month, let’s break down this delicious formula and innovativeness together.
Youth To The People is 100% vegan, sustainable and clean cruelty free made in California. Created for all genders, all skin types, all skin tones—all people—backed by three generations of skincare expertise. Skincare for All® — Read about Youth To The People here alongside the meaning of PRO-GRADE VEGAN™ here.
Youth To The People Polypeptide-121 Future Cream
What is Polypeptide-121? Polypeptide-121: Biodesigned vegan collagen peptide comprised of 180+ amino acids.
My skin type: Balanced/dry.
Ideal for: All skin types, but dry skin pals will absolutely adore this.
Product details:
Visibly firms skin + reduces the look of fine lines
Supports skin’s moisture barrier
Boosts hydration + skin elasticity
Fragrance-free
Dessey tip: Besides using it as your moisturizer and primer all in one, after applying makeup, take a bit of the Future Cream on the back your hand, take a brush or your finger and gentle tap the cream on the highlight points of your face. Dew dew dew dew dewwwwwwww.
Texture and scent:
Texture — Lightweight yet rich, a (sort of?) mix between Superfood Air-Whip and Adaptogen Deep Moisture creams.
Scent — Fragrance-free.
How to use:
AM or PM after cleansing.
Key ingredients:
— Polypeptide-121: “Biodesigned vegan collagen peptide comprised of 180+ amino acids” - youthtothepeople.com
— Tetrapeptide 2, 9 + 11: “Synthetic peptides abundant in amino acids known to support visibly firmer, smoother-looking skin” - youthtothepeople.com
— Plant Proteins from Flax, Pea + Rice: Aids in the reduction of appearance with deep wrinkles
— Essential Ceramides: Moisture barrier protection
View the full ingredient list for the Polypeptide-121 Future Cream here.
My experience + thoughts
The Future Cream has truly been a staple in my skincare wardrobe over the last month. As someone with a dry skin type and dehydrated skin condition, my moisture barrier stays plump, bouncy and even upon application and lasts throughout the day. It layers beautifully with my other serums and feels like a pillow-soft, bouncy dream.
All in all, it’s ideal for anytime of year, morning or night and works INCREDIBLY well as a primer for makeup. Though I don’t wear much, it’s allowed for the most beautiful finish when I wear makeup (or not) and keeps my barrier protected from environmental stressors throughout the day. I love pairing it with the Oasis Serum to pack in the hydration and amplify moisture levels!
Overview
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Price: $64.00 USD / $83.00 CAD for 2.0oz/ 59 mL
Please keep in mind that I’m in Canada which means I review my products with a Canadian price tag/conversion in mind.
Packaging and user experience: Once again, we have a gorgeous apothecary packaging that matches the Unity Toner and sits beautifully on my shelf.
Does a little go a long way? I’d say so!
Would I repurchase? A million times over.
Do I think it’s worth $83.00 CAD? Yes - A little goes a long way and it’s a heavy treatment cream!
Fun news: I have a discount code for 15% off YTTP goodies just for you! PRODESPINA at checkout, only at youthtothepeople.com (US only)
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Disclaimer: The Polypeptide-121 Future Cream was sent by the Youth To The People for a trial campaign. As always, all thoughts are organic and trial periods were tested authentically for over one month and a bit.
“Newness and nowness, presence and repeat presence I only long for to stay present…” Lets’s contact over on my Instagram to chat all things future. Let’s bathe in this nowness forever.