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Instant Angel Moisturizer

Skin Restoring Moisturizer | 50mL

Dehydrated skin • Compromised barrier

What it is:

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Instant Angel is your skin barrier’s protector. Deeply moisturizing, this nourishing face cream supports and repairs skin while giving an ethereal glow.

Using a blend of phytosterols, free fatty acids, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, dipalmityl hydroxyproline, meadowestolide, ceramide NG, glycerin, urea, squalane and sodium PCA, Instant Angel gives lasting hydration while reinforcing the skin’s barrier leaving it feeling strong, smooth and firm.

The result is an unfragranced, rich moisturizer that feels like silk without leaving the tell-tale *residue* of a richer cream.

Note: If you have acne-prone skin, this is a richer product therefore has risks. While it tested as non-comedogenic, always patch test as you may have a reaction. Air Angel (click here) our gel moisturizer tested for acnegenic claims may be a better option!
What it's good for:

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- Dehydrated skin
- Compromised barrier
How to use:

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Gently massage a quarter sized dollop of Instant Angel onto your face and neck. This cream should be used after cleansing and application of serums and toners. If tolerated, skin can be slightly damp prior to application. If used during the day, always follow with SPF.

Please watch our Instagram Video for instructions on how to handle your aluminum tube to prevent tearing and use the squeeze key to its full advantage.

How to recycle Instant Angel: remove cap and ensure you’ve squeezed out as much as you can of Instant Angel and place in recycling.
Social impact:

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$1 of every sale of Instant Angel goes to an organization fighting for reproductive justice.
Ingredients:

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Star Ingredients
- 3% Moisture Complex:
  A blend of Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Urea, Trehalose, Hexylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Triacetin, Caprylyl Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate, this blend at 3% was shown to provide immediate and long lasting moisture in the skin.
- .5% Dipalmityl Hydroxylproline:
  An amino acid that functions similarly to a signal peptide, this ingredient has been shown to help with the appearance of wrinkle depth.
- 2% Barrier Repair Complex:
  A blend of Hexapeptide-12, Ceramide NG and other emollients, this complex has been shown to help repair age-related skin damage.
- 4% Phytosterol and Free Fatty Acid complex:
  A plant-derived lipid complex (phospholipids, triglycerides, linoleic acid and phytosterols) that mimics and reinforces skin’s natural lipid layer to help replenish weakened and sensitive skin.
- 2% Meadowestolide:
  A bioactive analogue of ceramides, this lipid helps reduce trans epidermal water loss repairing dry, dehydrated skin.
Complex: complexes are blends of ingredients at percent concentrations clinically studied internally or by suppliers.
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Notes:

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- If you do not wish to have a squeeze key to help get every last drop, please remove it from your cart, as it is auto-added.
- Discounts do not work on top of subscriptions.
- Instant Angel 50mL has a new, more compact tube! Same award-winning formula, now in a design that uses less aluminum.
- Read more on our FAQs here

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$1 of every sale of Instant Angel goes to an organization fighting for reproductive justice.

Instant Angel 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

Climate + Waste

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FAQ

- How long does it last?
  
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  Instant Angel, used morning and night, should last approximately 6-8 weeks. If you have oilier skin, you will use less product so this could be up to 12 weeks. If you use only at night as a night cream, this will last 12-16 weeks +
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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 we sell Instant Angel it became clear that it’s one of the better options.
- My tube leaks, how do I fix this?
  
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  Head to our Instagram where you’ll find a tutorial on how to become an advanced aluminum tube user. Protip: tap it upside down if you’re coming off a long flight!
- Is it pregnancy safe?
  
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  Yes, Instant Angel is pregnancy safe.
- Is it 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 on the medium side of a rich cream as it isn’t as greasier or ointment-like as some other richer creams, if you’re used to light gels this will feel rich!
- Why don’t you sell internationally?
  
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  We are working on retailers and translating all our packaging. Right now it’s on the roadmap for 2023.

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Our Commitment

Clinically Vetted Ingredients

We only market actives with significant third party research
Vegan & Cruelty-free

Consent matters, and that’s why we test only on humans and are vegan and cruelty-free.
Recyclable Packaging

Our packaging takes the planet into account with the intention to do better.
Free US Shipping

We ship everywhere in the continental U.S. except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

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