Judging from the ingredient list, "Youth To The People - Youth Stacks™ Plump It Up" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Borago officinalis seed oil, oenothera biennis oil, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil and squalane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.50% - 0.75%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.40% - 1.70% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Youth To The People" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails for 20.00$ in the United States.

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Plumping moisture found here.

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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: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

squalane 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

oenothera biennis oil 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

helianthus annuus seed oil 5.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function

borago officinalis seed oil 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Light in texture, heavy on hydration—this daily skincare duo instantly hydrates and plumps, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles while strengthening skin's moisture barrier for healthier-looking, glowing skin.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

ascorbic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

tocopherol 0.7% - 1.05%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

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ascorbic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

chamomilla recutita flower extract 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

helianthus annuus seed oil 5.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

glyceryl stearate 3.4% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Ingredient list view

Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Lecithin, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbic acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Medicago sativa leaf extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Hyaluronic acid, Pentylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Unknown, Ci 75810, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopherol, Parfum, Aristotelia chilensis fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Moringa oleifera leaf extract, Opuntia tuna flower/stem extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Amylcinnamyl alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool

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Key ingredients	ascorbic acid panthenol +15 more	Common: ascorbic acid panthenol +3 more Other: ferulic acid sodium pca	Common: ascorbic acid panthenol +5 more Other: niacinamide ferulic acid +13 more	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +1 more	Common: ascorbic acid panthenol +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride creatine +4 more	Common: ascorbic acid helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide 1 +5 more	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol borago officinalis seed oil +5 more Other: centella asiatica extract cocos nucifera oil +2 more	Common: glycerin simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera oil	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate bisabolol +10 more	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin +3 more Other: glycine soja oil mauritia flexuosa fruit oil
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +30 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit?	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +2 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +53 more	simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +17 more

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