Why does Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer come in an aluminum tube?

While we don’t believe any material is “perfect”, aluminum has many benefits when it comes to minimizing environmental impact. It’s infinitely recyclable, accepted by most recycling facilities, and using non-mined metals like aluminum saves up to 95% of the energy required to produce it versus mining virgin aluminum. Aluminum is also lightweight, which makes it environmentally friendlier to ship than denser materials.

Is Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer non-comedogenic?

While Instant Angel has passed comedogenicity testing, we recommend that those with acne-prone and sensitive skin patch test to be on the safe side.

Is Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer pregnancy-safe?

Yes, Instant Angel is safe to use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Always be sure to consult with your medical provider to make the most informed decisions for your skin.

Is Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer a rich cream?

Instant Angel is a velvety cream that melts into the skin. While drier skin types will find this to be on the medium side of a rich cream, as it isn’t as greasy or ointment-like as other richer creams, if you’re used to lighter gel formulas, this will feel rich.

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A video explaining why a nourishing moisturizer like Instant Angel works for specific skin types.

Instant Angel clinical results graphic showing reduced fine lines after 4 weeks

Image: Model holding a bottle of Dieux Instant Angel Firming Moisturizer on a light blue background.

Text: The Power of Instant Angel

Barrier Support & Lasting Moisture
2% Barrier Repair Complex, 2% Plant Ceramides (Meadowestolide), 4% Free Fatty Acid Complex

Visible Firming & Reduction In The Look Of Wrinkles
Two Powerful Signal Peptides

Instant Plump & Glow
Glycerin
3% Moisture Complex

Instant Angel clinical results graphic showing improved visible plumpness after 24 hours

Before and after comparison of redness from using Dieux Instant Angel on a person's face.

Text: 100% had improvement in skin barrier after 24 hours*

*based on an independent clinical study of 40 participants, measured via instrumentation

Instant Angel texture graphic showing a rich fragrance-free cream

Image: Model with a swipe of Dieux Instant Angel Firming Moisturizer on her cheek.

Which moisturizer is right for you comparison chart for Air Angel, Instant Angel, and Skin Mercy

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Text: Reviews in white boxes:
- "I have never gotten more compliments on my skin."
- "The holiest of holy grails... the moisturizer of my dreams."
- "This is magic. It's hydrating and not heavy."
- "Never before have I seen such change in my skin..."

Order of operations chart showing Air Angel, Instant Angel, or Skin Mercy as the moisturizer step

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Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer

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Rich, Never-Heavy Moisturizer | 50mL

A hydrating, barrier-replenishing, lipid-rich moisturizer that significantly smooths the look of fine lines and wrinkles, while visibly firming skin over time.

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Your skin barrier’s protector
Instant Angel is a cult-favorite, rich-never-heavy moisturizer that provides instant and lasting hydration. This nourishing, quick-to-absorb formula visibly firms skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.
Our Cera-Lipid Firming Complex replenishes essential lipids to support a healthy skin barrier and visibly firmer skin. Powerhouse peptides target the look of fine lines and wrinkles, while our Moisture Complex provides immediate and long-lasting moisture, so your skin stays quenched throughout the day.
This best-selling moisturizer blends seamlessly into the skin without leaving the tell-tale residue of a thicker cream, offering an instant glow that makes the perfect base under makeup.
Vegan, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, non-sensitizing.
Although Instant Angel is tested to be non-comedogenic, it is a richer product, so always patch test first if you have acne-prone skin.
What it's good for:

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- Dehydrated skin
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- A compromised barrier
- Dry climates
- Dry and combination skin types
How to use:

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1. After cleansing and applying serums and toners, gently massage a quarter-sized amount onto your face and neck. Can be applied to damp* or dry skin.
2. Follow with sunscreen for daytime use.
3. Once you've used most of your Instant Angel: use the Squeeze Key (which comes free with all Instant Angel orders) to get out every last drop. Slide it onto the top of the tube and roll down, dispensing product as needed.
*Damp skin can help increase the permeability and effectiveness of products.
Remember: Rituals, not miracles. Skincare only works when you use it consistently.
Ingredients:

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2.5% Peptide Blend:
- .5% Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline: An amino acid that functions as a signal peptide, this ingredient improves the appearance of wrinkles and wrinkle depth and works to visibly firm skin.
- 2% Hexapeptide-12 Complex: Stimulates cell communication and helps combat age-related damage to smooth the look of wrinkles while supporting skin’s barrier function.
12.25% Cera-Lipid Firming Complex: Meadowestolide, phytosterol, squalane, and ceramides replenish essential lipids for visibly firmer, more hydrated skin.
3% Moisture Complex: A blend of glycerin, urea, sodium PCA, trehalose, sodium hyaluronate, and polyquaternium-51 provides skin with immediate and long-lasting moisture.
Complexes are blends of ingredients at the efficacious dose clinically studied internally or by suppliers.
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water/aqua/eau, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, coconut alkanes, meadowfoam estolide, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, cetearyl alcohol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, phytosteryl macadamiate, coco-caprylate/caprate, triheptanoin, caprylyl glycol, methylpropanediol, linoleic acid, phytosterols, phospholipids, sodium polyacrylate, tribehenin, sodium pca, urea, phenoxyethanol, c9-12 alkane, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer, hydroxyproline palmitamide, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, trehalose, ceramide ng, hexylene glycol, peg-10 phytosterol, sodium phytate, polysorbate 60, polyquaternium-51, palmitic acid, triacetin, sodium isostearate, castor oil/ipdi copolymer, lactic acid, sodium hyaluronate, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, tocopherol

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water/aqua/eau, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, coconut alkanes, meadowfoam estolide, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, cetearyl alcohol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, phytosteryl macadamiate, coco-caprylate/caprate, triheptanoin, caprylyl glycol, methylpropanediol, linoleic acid, phytosterols, phospholipids, sodium polyacrylate, tribehenin, sodium pca, urea, phenoxyethanol, c9-12 alkane, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer, hydroxyproline palmitamide, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, trehalose, ceramide ng, hexylene glycol, peg-10 phytosterol, sodium phytate, polysorbate 60, polyquaternium-51, palmitic acid, triacetin, sodium isostearate, castor oil/ipdi copolymer, lactic acid, sodium hyaluronate, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, tocopherol

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water/aqua/eau, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, coconut alkanes, meadowfoam estolide, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, cetearyl alcohol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, phytosteryl macadamiate, coco-caprylate/caprate, triheptanoin, caprylyl glycol, methylpropanediol, linoleic acid, phytosterols, phospholipids, sodium polyacrylate, tribehenin, sodium pca, urea, phenoxyethanol, c9-12 alkane, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer, hydroxyproline palmitamide, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, trehalose, ceramide ng, hexylene glycol, peg-10 phytosterol, sodium phytate, polysorbate 60, polyquaternium-51, palmitic acid, triacetin, sodium isostearate, castor oil/ipdi copolymer, lactic acid, sodium hyaluronate, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, tocopherol

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Testing:

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In a clinical study* with daily application of Instant Angel:
- 100% of people had a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after 4 weeks
- 100% of people had an increase in hydration, glow, and brightness on application
- 100% of people had improvement in skin barrier function and visible plumpness in 24 hours
*Based on a 4-week independent clinical study of 40 panelists, measured via instrumentation and expert grading.
Awards:

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- Best Daytime Moisturizer, Who What Wear 100 Beauty Awards (2024)
- Best Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin, Marie Claire Skin Awards (2024)
- Best Moisturizer, Shape Skin Awards (2024)
- Best Moisturizer, The Skimm Good For You Awards (2024)
- The Skin Barrier Savior, NYLON Beauty Hit List Awards (2023)
- Glamour 100 By Women (2023)
- NewBeauty Awards (2023)
- The Beauty Industry’s Most Beloved Moisturizers, Beauty Inc (2023)
- Glamour You Need This (2022)
- Best Moisturizer for Dry Skin, Byrdie Beauty Awards (2022)
- Best Moisturizer Over $20, The Zoe Report Beauty Awards (2022)
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For those with drier skin types, Instant Angel can be layered on top of a lighter moisturizer like Air Angel Gel Cream and/or Skin Mercy Recovery Cream to seal in hydration and boost barrier support.
Recycling Instructions:

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This tube is made from 100% recycled aluminum. Keep the loop going. Recycle this tube*.
1. Fully empty the 100% PCR aluminum tube
2. Remove the cap and dispose of it in your regular trash bin
3. Place the aluminum tube in the metal recycling bin
4. If your local recycling facility requires rinsed aluminum, cut open the tube and rinse, making sure to wear gloves
*Recycling rules vary by location and municipality. Always be sure to check your local guidelines for the most accurate instructions.

See it in action:

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Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer

In a clinical trial...

In a clinical study of 50 people (tested on white, Black, Asian, Indigenous and Hispanic skin), an independent lab measured the impact of Instant Angel to understand moisturization and wrinkle depth reduction claims.

Conducted in the winter in Winnipeg Canada, Instant Angel was found to be hydrating and moisturizing along with helping reduce the overall appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over the course of 56 days. In a consumer perception study, 97% of people found that Instant Angel hydrated the skin, 88% of people felt that skin felt moisturized throughout the day in the winter, and that 85% of people felt that even in the morning skin was still moisturized.

Our head of product and master of cosmetic chemist Joyce de Lemos created the protocol to be executed by the third party lab. Samples used created by Dieux’s lab and blinded.

Timeline Steps

Instantly

When we say “Instant Angel” we mean you’ll instantly get a hit of hydration and moisturization. In extremely dry or low humid climates, a little bit of an occlusive on top (think petrolatum or ointments) will help lock in moisture even further.
4-8 weeks

Skin feels more plump, soothed and balanced.
Reminder

Remember to wear SPF and that with changing seasons your needs may change as well!
Also remember to take pictures prior to use, when results are gradual and consistent it can be hard to see the visible results from your rituals ✨✨

Sustainability

Recyclability

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FAQ

- Why does Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer come in an aluminum tube?
  
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  While we don’t believe any material is “perfect”, aluminum has many benefits when it comes to minimizing environmental impact. It’s infinitely recyclable, accepted by most recycling facilities, and using non-mined metals like aluminum saves up to 95% of the energy required to produce it versus mining virgin aluminum. Aluminum is also lightweight, which makes it environmentally friendlier to ship than denser materials.
- Is Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer non-comedogenic?
  
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  While Instant Angel has passed comedogenicity testing, we recommend that those with acne-prone and sensitive skin patch test to be on the safe side.
- Is Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer pregnancy-safe?
  
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  Yes, Instant Angel is safe to use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Always be sure to consult with your medical provider to make the most informed decisions for your skin.
- Is Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer a rich cream?
  
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  Instant Angel is a velvety cream that melts into the skin. While drier skin types will find this to be on the medium side of a rich cream, as it isn’t as greasy or ointment-like as other richer creams, if you’re used to lighter gel formulas, this will feel rich.