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IngredientsWater/Aqua/Eau, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glyceryl Laurate, Stearic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Squalane, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) Extract, Pentapeptide-59, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi Mushroom) Extract, Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Extract, Glyceryl Laurate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glycerin, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenethyl Alcohol, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Caramel, Xanthan Gum, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Tallowate, Myristic Acid, Potassium Sorbate YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE | ADAPTOGEN DEEP MOISTURE CREAMThis review was originally part of my blog article titled, Winter Moisturizers Part 2 – Some of the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin and All Skin Types in Cold Weather.You can catch the full piece here. — Last week, I kicked off my winter series of my top ten moisturizers in a blog article titled, Winter Moisturizers Part I – Some of the Best Face Creams for Dry Skin and All Skin Types in Cold Weather. If you missed it, by chance, you can read it here. The first five was a collection of moisturizers from more popular, better known brands and included my favorite and what I think is the best face cream ever, the Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer. I’ve been through maybe a dozen bottles of it since it launched. You don’t want to sleep in this baby. So, I’m excited to bring you the second five of my winter moisturizer picks — a more eclectic collection from more niche brands. Among them, Josie Maran’s Skin Dope Inner Strength Protein Boost Cream powered by Josie’s signature Argan Oil as well as nutrient-rich Hemp Seed Oil. I reviewed the brand’s initial Skin Dope range over the summer in a piece titled, Products I Love: Josie Maran Skin Dope Clean Facial Skincare with CBD. In addition, there are picks from guy’s brand, Jaxon Lane; ethereal, natural skincare brand, Ayond; the fruit-crazed Glow Recipe; and Youth to the People –– oddly, my first product review from the brand in a long time. Let’s take a look at the Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream… I’ve had this face cream for dry skin in reserve for months now — it’s literally been calling my name since the spring. Again, I’d been planning for a winter moisturizer series since the summer and I knew the Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream would be a perfect recommendation for the colder months. I really couldn’t wait to play with it! I’m happy to say its thick, creamy, delicious texture is ideal for moisturizing dry skin and locking moisture in to keep skin healthy and comfy all day long. And, Youth to the People’s clean, vegan Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream is simply a pleasure to use. Most skincare junkies (and especially those of us who roamed the aisles of Sephora pre-pandemic) have heard of Youth to the People. Personally, I’ve had my eye on the brand for ages, but somehow hadn’t gotten around to really exploring the brand’s clean, natural skincare in depth. Last winter, I experienced my first Youth to the People product — the Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask with Vitamin C. It’s a well-formulated sleeping mask with about a 3% concentration of Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C) to help brighten skin whilst you sleep. I remember really being into the texture! But who is Youth to the People and what are they all about? The California based brand was founded just five years ago by Joe Cloyes and his cousin Greg Gonzalez, who drew inspiration from their grandmother, “a pioneer in professional-grade skincare, but a dominant force in [their] lives.” Their formulas use what the brand describes as “consciously-sourced, nutrient-dense premium superfood blends” for their vegan, cruelty-free moisturizers, cleansers and toners. “We believe in youth. The optimism in it and the courage to act to protect our future. We believe in being Good To The People. Our Giving arm is a foundry for people who care about people and the planet. Giving initiatives support non-profits and activists working to amplify diverse voices and increase inclusivity, build a more just world, and save the planet. Giving takes action. As the charitable arm of YTTP, Giving invests in shaping a better future for everyone.”— Joe and Greg, co-foundersThe Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream is a rich blend of nourishing plant oils, antioxidant botanical extracts and skin-calming adaptogens. Among its moisturizing oils are Sunflower Oil, at ingredient number two, Squalane, Jojoba Seed Oil and Shea Butter. There’s an exotic blend of antioxidant botanicals including Holy Basil Extract and Rhodiola Rosea Extract, also known as Arctic root or golden root, that is high in protective antioxidants and nourishing flavonoids. But the star actives, as indicated in the product name, are two adaptogens, Ashwagandha Extract and Reishi Mushroom Extract, which can help to calm overactive, stressed-out skin. What are adaptogens?There’s an insightful article on adaptogens in skincare on the Dermstore website titled, What Are Adaptogens and How Do They Benefit Your Skin? — which you can read here. A few insights...
SHOP THE BLOG: WATCH MY VIDEO REVIEW OF WINTER MOISTURIZERS PART 2ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE The Ingredient List of the Josie Maran Skin Dope Inner Strength Protein Boost Cream:Water (Aqua)**, Isoamyl Laurate**, Propanediol**, Glycerin**, Cetearyl Alcohol**, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil*, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil*, Cetearyl Glucoside**, Cetyl Palmitate**, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract**, Phenoxyethanol, Vegetable Oil, Fragrance (Parfum)**, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Sodium Phytate, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax**, Galactoarabinan, Alcohol**. The Ingredient List of the Jaxon Lane Relax and Repair:Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Alcohol, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Chondrus Crispus (Seaweed) Extract, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Potassium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside (Centella Extract), Propolis Wax, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20,Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7,Chlorphenesin, FragranceThe Ingredient List of the Ayond Taos Blue Day Cream: The Ingredient List of the Ayond Taos Blue Day Cream:Cistus Ladaniferus (Rock Rose) Leaf/Stem Water Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice so|h, Cetyl Alcohol emo|emu|vc|surf 2 2, Opuntia Engelmannii (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil emo 0 1, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil aox|emo|h, Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate emu, Caryodendron Orinocense (Cacay) Seed Oil emo, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil emo 0 0-2, Propanediol solv|h, Cetearyl Alcohol emo|vc|emu|surf 1 2, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Zea Mays (Blue Corn) Kernel Extract, Squalane sii|emo 0 1, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) aox 0-3 0-3, Buddleja Davidii (Summer Lilac) Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate h, Xanthan Gum vc|emu|surf, Orobanche Rapum (Broom Rape) Extract, Buddleja Officinalis (Butterfly Bush) Flower Extract sunsc, Trehalose h, Sucrose Stearate emo|emu|surf 0 0, Saccharide Isomerate h, Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil perf, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract aox|so|amic, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Oil , 1,2-Hexanediol solv, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters emo, Water solv, Phenylpropanol perf|solv, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract so|emo, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Petitgrain) Leaf/Twig Oil, Cuminum Cyminum (Cumin) Seed Oil perf, Triethyl Citrate perf, Glycerin sii|h 0 0, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Citric Acid buff, Cananga Odorata (Ylang-Ylang) Flower Oil perf, Sodium Citrate chel|buff, Sodium Benzoate pres, Cistus Ladaniferus (Rock Rose) Oil emo, Canarium Commune (Elemi) Gum Oil, [Benzyl Benzoate solv|perf|amic, Benzyl Salicylate perf, Farnesol perf, Geraniol perf, Limonene perf|solv, Linalool perfOrganic Ingredients Hover the mouse over an ingredient for short explanation. 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The Ingredient List of the Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream:Purified Water solv, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil emo 0 0, Octyl Palmitate emo|perf 0 2-4, Glyceryl Stearate emo|emu 0 1-2, Propanediol solv|h, Stearic Acid emo|vc 0 2-3, Rhodiola Rosea emo, Ocimum Tenuiflorum (Holy Basil), Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha), Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi Mushroom), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice so|h, Glyceryl Mono Laurate emo|emu, Squalane (Olive) sii|emo 0 1, Phenoxyethanol pres, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil emo 0 0-2, Pentapeptide-59, Hydrogenated Lecithin emo|emu, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter emo|vc, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin pres, Maltodextrin, Carbomer vc 0 1, Mixed Tocopherols aox 0-3 0-3, Ethylhexylglycerin pres, Allantoin so 0 0, Panthenol so|h 0 0, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil emo 0 1-3, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Oil so|emo, Caramel Color, Xanthan Gum vc|emu|surfHover the mouse over an ingredient for short explanation. 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The Ingredient List of the Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream:Aqua/Water/Eau solv, Glycerin sii|h 0 0, Coconut Alkanes emo|solv, Squalane sii|emo 0 1, Propanediol solv|h, Pentylene Glycol solv|h, Butylene Glycol h|solv|vc 0 1, Cetearyl Alcohol emo|vc|emu|surf 1 2, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil emo 0 0-2, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Water, Magnesium Pca h, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract so|aox|h|surf, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract aox|so|sb|perf, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract emo, Bisabolol so, Sodium Hyaluronate sii|h 0 0, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract emo, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice so|h, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer vc, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate emo, Diheptyl Succinate emo, Caprylyl Glycol h|emo, Ethylhexylglycerin pres, Hexylene Glycol solv|emu|perf|surf 0-1 0-2, Xanthan Gum vc|emu|surf, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer vc, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate chel, Sodium Hydroxide buff, Phenoxyethanol pres, Flavor/Aroma*Hover the mouse over an ingredient for short explanation. 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