Are these two moisturizers meant to be used together, or at different times? How do I layer them?

Short answer, both! While Air Angel and Instant Angel are deeply hydrating and work great as standalone moisturizers in your routine, they’re also layering-friendly. Whether you choose to layer the two depends on your skin needs. Moisture isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when temps, humidity, or your skin’s mood shift daily. That’s where moisture wardrobing comes in. Instead of committing to a single product year-round, you build a flexible skincare layering routine—in other words, a “wardrobe” of moisturizing products—that gives your skin exactly what it needs, when it needs it. (You can read more about our moisture wardrobe philosophy here.) To layer, apply a quarter-sized dollop of Air Angel first as your hydrating serum to visibly plump skin. Follow up with a quarter-sized dollop of Instant Angel to visibly firm lock in moisture.

How does Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream compare to Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Moisturizer?

Instant Angel and Air Angel are deeply hydrating moisturizers, each formulated with their own unique hero ingredients to support different skin goals and suit different skin types. Air Angel is a light-as-air gel cream that’s great for oily or breakout-prone skin and leaves a natural, satin finish. Powered by a vegan collagen amino acid blend and a high percentage of glycerin, Air Angel helps flood skin with hydration, visibly plump, and layers beautifully under makeup, or beneath a richer cream like Instant Angel for additional hydration. Instant Angel is a rich, quick-to-absorb cream that’s great for drier or more mature skin and leaves a glowy finish without feeling heavy or greasy. Powered by firming peptides and a high lipid content, Instant Angel helps visibly firm, reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and works great under makeup (without pilling) or as a final moisturizing layer after applying lighter serums and creams.

How do I use the Squeeze Key that I got with my purchase?

Once you’ve used most your moisturizer, flatten the top of your tube. Slide the Squeeze Key onto the top of the tube.Roll your Squeeze Key down, dispensing product as you need.Note: Squeeze Keys should be used when you need help getting the product out. Using it too soon can crack the aluminum tube!

Why are your moisturizers in aluminum tubes?

While we don’t believe any material is “perfect,” when we looked at the state of recycling in the United States, where the majority of our products are sold, it became clear that aluminum is one of the most responsible options for product packaging in terms of recyclability and environmental impact.

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Peptide-Powered Moisturizer Duo

A limited-edition set featuring Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream and Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer minis to deeply hydrate, visibly plump, and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Built beyond hydration, these multitasking formulas don't stop at moisture and barrier support—they're packed with powerhouse peptides that reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and visibly plump and firm skin over time. Formulated with both skin and makeup in mind, wear them alone or together for maximum benefits and a seamless base with zero pilling.
Air Angel is a lightweight, breathable gel cream that instantly floods skin with hydration, while visibly plumping and supporting skin’s barrier.
Instant Angel is a rich, never-heavy moisturizer that visibly firms skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and leaves a dewy glow, perfect under makeup.
Squeeze Key is a tiny but mighty tool that helps you get every last drop of moisturizer out of the aluminum tubes.
Both moisturizers are fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, non-sensitizing, and vegan.
Kit Contents:
- 25mL Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream
- 25mL Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer
- Squeeze Key
This set is excluded from additional discounts and promotions.
What it's good for:

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- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Loss of firmness and elasticity
- Dry, dehydrated skin
- Compromised skin barrier
- Dry, oily, and combination skin types
How to use:

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1. After cleansing and applying serum, massage a quarter-sized dollop of Air Angel or Instant Angel onto face and neck on damp* or dry skin.
2. To maximize benefits: Apply Air Angel first as your hydrating serum to visibly plump skin, then layer Instant Angel on top to lock in moisture.
3. If used during the day, always follow with sunscreen.
*Damp skin can help increase the permeability and effectiveness of products.
Remember: Rituals, not miracles. Skincare only works when you use it consistently.
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In a clinical study* with daily application of Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer:
- 100% of people had an increase in hydration, glow, and brightness on application
- 100% of people had improvement in skin barrier and visible plumpness in 24 hours
- 100% of people had a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after 4 weeks
*Based on a 4-week independent clinical study with 40 panelists, measured via instrumentation and expert grading.

In a clinical study* Air Angel Peptide-Plumping Gel Cream was proven to:
- Improve barrier health by 2x in 1 hour
- Hydrate skin for up to 12 hours after application
*Based on a 12 hour independent clinical study of 33 panelists, measured via instrumentation.
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To preserve the integrity of the aluminum moisturizer tubes, don't use the Squeeze Key until you’re almost out of product.

Once you’re down to your last few drops, slide the Squeeze Key onto the top of the tube and roll down, dispensing product as needed.
Recycling instructions:

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These tubes are made from 100% recycled aluminum. Keep the loop going. Recycle this tube.
- Empty the aluminum tube completely
- Remove the cap and dispose of it in your regular trash bin
- Place the aluminum tube in the metal recycling bin
- If your local recycling facility requires rinsed aluminum, cut open the tube and rinse, making sure to wear gloves

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Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer
Skin Restoring Moisturizer

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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:

Dehydrated skin
Fine lines and wrinkles
A compromised barrier
Dry climates
Dry and combination skin types

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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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Visible firming & reduction in the look of wrinkles
Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, an amino acid that functions as a signal peptide, works alongside hexapeptide-12 to help improve the look of wrinkles and wrinkle depth while supporting visibly firmer skin.
Rich, never-heavy, barrier-replenishing hydration
This lipid-rich cream is formulated with a Moisture Complex of glycerin, urea, and sodium PCA to instantly hydrate the skin on contact, while a blend of ceramide NG, meadowestolide, and other emollients helps combat age-related skin damage.
Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream
Breathable Gel Cream

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Harnessing the power of peptides to visibly plump, hydrate, and smooth skin.
Giving a cloud-like cocoon of breathable moisture, Air Angel is clinically shown to hydrate skin for up to 12 hours after application, without clogging pores.
Firming peptides and amino acids visibly plump and flood skin with hydration. Glycerin and our Moisture Complex work as humectants to draw in water and help skin retain it, keeping it quenched throughout the day.
This acne-friendly formula leaves a satin finish that layers beautifully under makeup or beneath a richer cream as a more hydrating step for those with drier skin.
This formula is vegan, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic, and non-sensitizing.

What it's good for:

Dehydrated skin
Fine lines and wrinkles
Sensitive skin
Humid climates
Oily, blemish-prone, and combination skin types

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Full Ingredient List

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water/aqua/eau, glycerin, dimethicone, dimethicone crosspolymer, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, imperata cylindrica (cogon grass) root extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, methylpropanediol, squalane, cetyl alcohol, meadowfoam estolide, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, tribehenin, sodium pca, urea, carbomer, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, collagen amino acids, propanediol, haematococcus pluvialis extract, trehalose, linoleic acid, phytosterols, phospholipids, palmitic acid, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, ceramide ng, hexylene glycol, peg-10 phytosterol, polyquaternium-51, triacetin, sodium hyaluronate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, sodium hydroxide, lactic acid

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Plumping, without clogging pores
Our Vegan Collagen Amino Acid Complex is a powerhouse for plumping and visibly firming skin. Together with dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline and hexapeptide-12, Air Angel visibly plumps, smooths, and floods skin with hydration.
Lightweight, breathable, barrier-replenishing hydration
This gel cream is powered by 10%+ glycerin and imperata cylindrica root extract to deliver deep, lasting hydration for bouncy, supple skin. A blend of hexapeptide-12, ceramide NG, and emollients supports the skin barrier and helps defend against visible signs of aging.
Squeeze Key
Aluminum Tube Savior

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Designed to help you get every last drop.
This tool features a cylindrical shape with a narrow slot to fit perfectly on the end of products with tube packaging. It’s made of 100% steel for durability and resilience.
Use it with your Instant Angel Moisturizer, Air Angel Gel Cream, and Skin Mercy Recovery Cream tubes when you’re nearing the end to help squeeze out every last bit of product.

How to use:

Once you've used most of the product, flatten the top of your aluminum tube.
Slide the Squeeze Key onto the top of the tube.
Roll your Squeeze Key down, dispensing product as you need.

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Ensures you get every last drop of formula
Makes it easier to recycle your tube

Plump & Barrier Boost Kit

FAQ

- Are these two moisturizers meant to be used together, or at different times? How do I layer them?
  
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  Short answer, both! While Air Angel and Instant Angel are deeply hydrating and work great as standalone moisturizers in your routine, they’re also layering-friendly. Whether you choose to layer the two depends on your skin needs.
  Moisture isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when temps, humidity, or your skin’s mood shift daily. That’s where moisture wardrobing comes in. Instead of committing to a single product year-round, you build a flexible skincare layering routine—in other words, a “wardrobe” of moisturizing products—that gives your skin exactly what it needs, when it needs it. (You can read more about our moisture wardrobe philosophy here.)
  To layer, apply a quarter-sized dollop of Air Angel first as your hydrating serum to visibly plump skin. Follow up with a quarter-sized dollop of Instant Angel to visibly firm lock in moisture.
- How does Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream compare to Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Moisturizer?
  
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  Instant Angel and Air Angel are deeply hydrating moisturizers, each formulated with their own unique hero ingredients to support different skin goals and suit different skin types.
  Air Angel is a light-as-air gel cream that’s great for oily or breakout-prone skin and leaves a natural, satin finish. Powered by a vegan collagen amino acid blend and a high percentage of glycerin, Air Angel helps flood skin with hydration, visibly plump, and layers beautifully under makeup, or beneath a richer cream like Instant Angel for additional hydration.
  Instant Angel is a rich, quick-to-absorb cream that’s great for drier or more mature skin and leaves a glowy finish without feeling heavy or greasy. Powered by firming peptides and a high lipid content, Instant Angel helps visibly firm, reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and works great under makeup (without pilling) or as a final moisturizing layer after applying lighter serums and creams.
- How do I use the Squeeze Key that I got with my purchase?
  
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  Once you’ve used most your moisturizer, flatten the top of your tube.
  Slide the Squeeze Key onto the top of the tube.
  Roll your Squeeze Key down, dispensing product as you need.
  Note: Squeeze Keys should be used when you need help getting the product out. Using it too soon can crack the aluminum tube!
- Why are your moisturizers in aluminum tubes?
  
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  While we don’t believe any material is “perfect,” when we looked at the state of recycling in the United States, where the majority of our products are sold, it became clear that aluminum is one of the most responsible options for product packaging in terms of recyclability and environmental impact.

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