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Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream scores 8.8/9.8 and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream
Dieux

Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream

moisturisermid-range
8.8
VS
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
The INKEY List

360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

serummid-range
8.8

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

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3
1
Dieux wins 1
Tied 3
The INKEY List wins 1
8.8Dieux
vs
8.8The INKEY List

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Dieux WINS
9.8
7.5
Dieux
The INKEY List

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Dieux
The INKEY List

Active Ingredient Strength

The INKEY List WINS
3.2
5.3
Dieux
The INKEY List

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Dieux
The INKEY List

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Dieux
The INKEY List

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid scores 5.3 here versus 3.2 for Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream brings Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, and Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 as actives, while the INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid relies on Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Lactic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.8Dieux
vs
8.8The INKEY List

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream or The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

Based on ingredient analysis, Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.