Valmont Sérum Précieux Votre Visage ingredients, decoded
What Valmont Sérum Précieux Votre Visage is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
A highly concentrated L'Elixir des Glaciers serum rich in DNA that the brand says gives an immediate lifting and smoothing effect.
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
Signal peptide (Matrixyl) marketed to support collagen; evidence is modest.
Ingredient guide →The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Humectant at low levels; softens rough, thick skin at higher levels.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- DimethiconeSilicone
- C14-22 AlcoholsFatty alcohol
- GlycerinHumectant
- Dimethicone CrosspolymerSilicone
1% line: from Chlorphenesin (#34) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Chlorphenesin 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 (49)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 3 | C14-22 AlcoholsC14-22알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying. | Fatty alcohol |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Dimethicone Crosspolymer다이메티콘크로스폴리머Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 6 | C12-20 Alkyl GlucosideC12-20알킬글루코사이드Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 7 | Pvp피브이피Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 8 | Biosaccharide Gum-1바이오사카라이드검-1Fermented sugar that hydrates and feels silky. | Humectant |
| 9 | Calcium DNA칼슘디엔에이Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 10 | Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract자주천인국뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 11 | Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract비타민나무열매추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 12 | Lecithin레시틴Natural emulsifier from soy or sunflower. | Emulsifier |
| 13 | Magnesium DNA마그네슘디엔에이Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 14 | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4팔미토일펜타펩타이드-4Signal peptide (Matrixyl) marketed to support collagen; evidence is modest.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 15 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract스위트아몬드추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 16 | RNA알엔에이Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 17 | Rosa Moschata Seed Oil사향장미씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 18 | Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate소듐콘드로이틴설페이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 19 | Sodium DNA소듐디엔에이Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 20 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 21 | Urea우레아Humectant at low levels; softens rough, thick skin at higher levels.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 22 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 23 | C13-14 IsoparaffinC13-14아이소파라핀Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 24 | Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. | Thickener / texture |
| 25 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 26 | Laureth-7라우레스-7Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 27 | Polyacrylamide폴리아크릴아마이드Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 28 | Polysorbate 20폴리솔베이트20Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 29 | Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. | Humectant |
| 30 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 31 | Sodium Lactate소듐락테이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 32 | Mica마이카Mineral powder that adds shimmer. | Colourant |
| 33 | Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)티타늄디옥사이드White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter. | Colourant |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 34 | Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 35 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 36 | Ethylparaben에틸파라벤Preservative or preservative booster. | Preservative |
| 37 | Methylparaben메틸파라벤Paraben preservative, capped at 0.4% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 38 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 39 | Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH. | Preservative |
| 40 | Sorbic Acid소르빅애씨드Preservative; the EU allows up to 0.6% (as acid). | Preservative |
| 41 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 42 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 43 | Benzyl Benzoate벤질벤조에이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 44 | Citral시트랄Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 45 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 46 | Coumarin쿠마린Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 47 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 48 | Hexyl Cinnamal헥실신남알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 49 | 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.