Valmont Eye Instant Stress Relieving Mask ingredients, decoded
What Valmont Eye Instant Stress Relieving Mask is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Under-eye patches activated with a fluid capsule, said to give instant relief by smoothing lines, plumping the area and reducing puffiness and dark circles.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol appears at #18, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- AlginThickener / texture
- Cellulose GumThickener / texture
- GlycerinHumectant
- Calcium SulfateThickener / texture
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEmollient
1% line: from Chlorhexidine Digluconate (#26) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Chlorhexidine Digluconate is limited to 0.3% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (34)
| 1 | Algin알긴Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 2 | Cellulose Gum셀룰로오스검Cellulose-based thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 3 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 4 | Calcium Sulfate칼슘설페이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 5 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 6 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 7 | Sorbitol솔비톨Sugar alcohol humectant. | Humectant |
| 8 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 9 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 10 | Arnica Montana Flower Extract아르니카 몬타나꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 11 | Caffeine카페인Temporarily tightens and reduces puffiness, popular in eye creams. | Active ingredient |
| 12 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract녹차추출물Green tea extract: antioxidant and soothing. | Plant extract |
| 13 | Equisetum Arvense Extract쇠뜨기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 14 | Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans하이드롤라이즈드글라이코사미노글리칸Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 15 | Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Leaf Extract당아욱잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 16 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 17 | Saccharide Isomerate사카라이드아이소머레이트Plant-sugar humectant that binds to the skin for long-lasting moisture. | Humectant |
| 18 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 19 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 20 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 21 | Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil피이지-40하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 22 | Ppg-26-Buteth-26피피지-26-부테스-26Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 23 | Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. | Humectant |
| 24 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 25 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 26 | Chlorhexidine Digluconate클로헥시딘다이글루코네이트Preservative or preservative booster. | Preservative |
| 27 | Ethylparaben에틸파라벤Preservative or preservative booster. | Preservative |
| 28 | Methylparaben메틸파라벤Paraben preservative, capped at 0.4% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 29 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 30 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 31 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 32 | Hydroxycitronellal하이드록시시트로넬알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 33 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 34 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.