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Dieux Skin Instant Angel INCI Analysis: Ceramide, Cholesterol, Squalane & Urea Synergy
Formulated by cosmetic chemist Joyce de Lemos with physiological ceramides, cholesterol, squalane, and urea.
Recommended Spacing: 5 Minutes
Apply in the AM only if paired with broad-spectrum SPF 30–50+ and separated from antagonistic pH/redox actives.
In the PM, Zero active conflicts; engineered at pH 5.4 to restore lamellar lipid bilayers after Tretinoin, Retinaldehyde, or AHA/BHA resurfacing.
Pure L-Ascorbic Acid requires pH <= 3.5 while retinoids require pH 5.5–6.5. Co-application creates a ΔpH > 2.2 shock and cumulative erythema.
- AM Prep: pH 5.5 Gentle Amino-Acid Cleanser or Water Rinse [pH 5.5 · Pat dry]
- AM Antioxidant (Low pH): L-Ascorbic Acid 15%–20% + Ferulic Acid Serum [pH 3.2 · ⏱ Wait 5 min]
- AM Barrier + Photoprotection: Physiological Ceramide Moisturizer + Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ [pH 5.8 · Mandatory final step]
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Esthetician & Cosmetic Chemist FAQ
What is the formulation pH and full INCI profile of Dieux Skin Instant Angel Lipid Rich Barrier Moisturizer?
Dieux Skin Instant Angel Lipid Rich Barrier Moisturizer is formulated at pH 5.4 ($45). Full INCI: Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Urea, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine.
Which skincare actives conflict with Dieux Skin Instant Angel Lipid Rich Barrier Moisturizer?
Zero active conflicts; engineered at pH 5.4 to restore lamellar lipid bilayers after Tretinoin, Retinaldehyde, or AHA/BHA resurfacing.
Is Dieux Skin Instant Angel Lipid Rich Barrier Moisturizer comedogenic or fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe?
Run the pre-loaded INCI analyzer above to inspect positional comedogenicity (0–5) and C12–C24 Malassezia lipid ester triggers for every ingredient in Instant Angel Lipid Rich Barrier Moisturizer.