VILLAGE 11 FACTORY Miracle Youth Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Contains 0.1% retinol which helps improve skin elasticity.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Size 50ml Benefits This cream contains 3% squalane and palmitic acid that moisturize and help revitalize the skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 4 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.3–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDipropylene glycol~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSqualane~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycine soja oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilC12-16 alcohols~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPolyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateHydroxyacetophenone~0.6–0.9%
Glyceryl stearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHydrogenated lecithin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPalmitic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholAdansonia digitata seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolRetinol0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolCetraria islandica extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Himanthalia elongata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Laminaria japonica extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractGelidium cartilagineum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Betaine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAllantoin~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCoptis japonica root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTocopherol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycine soja oil, C12-16 alcohols, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Palmitic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Adansonia digitata seed extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Caprylyl glycol, Retinol, Cetraria islandica extract, Himanthalia elongata extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan isostearate, Disodium edta, Betaine, Allantoin, Coptis japonica root extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| VILLAGE 11 FACTORYMiracle Youth CreamYOUR PRODUCT | M-61ProSmooth Retinol Night Cream | Beauty PieSuper Retinol Night Renewal Moisturiser | esfolioFacial Cream - 6 Types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 91% | 91% | 90% |
| Price | $18.90 | $90.00+$71.10 | $24.69+$5.79 | $7.40−$11.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Ferulic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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