Valmont: cellular cosmetics, the Swiss way
The story begins with the Valmont clinic, founded in 1905 on the Swiss Riviera, which in 1985 began specializing in cellular cosmetics thanks to a patented finding by cosmetologist Nadja Avalle. Valmont is a family business, with Didier Guillon as chairman and artistic director and Sophie Vann Guillon as CEO. Besides Valmont, the group includes L'Elixir des Glaciers and the Storie Veneziane fragrances, and it created the Fondation Valmont.
The collections in our catalog
Cleansing: the Falls products
Cleansing starts with the Falls products. For dry skin there is Fluid Falls, the makeup-removing milk for face and eyes, while Bubble Falls is a foam that cleanses and rebalances. Icy Falls is a refreshing gel for light to moderate makeup, and Wonder Falls is a cream that turns into an oil on contact with the skin and removes every kind of makeup, from the most natural to the most intense. For light makeup there is also Aqua Falls, a makeup-removing water that leaves no oily residue, which the house suggests for travel or the gym, and for the eyes the two-phase Bi-Falls, suited to waterproof formulas. Cleansing ends with the Vital Falls toner, and once a week you can use Face Exfoliant, which refines skin texture with microparticles.
Hydration: Hydra3 Regenetic and Moisturizing
For dehydrated skin the house offers the Hydra3 Regenetic serum, a gel designed to support the skin's natural production of hyaluronic acid, completed by Hydra3 Regenetic Cream and by Hydra3 Eye for the eye area. The Moisturizing family includes Moisturizing Booster, a gel-serum concentrated in hyaluronic acid, the Moisturizing With a Cream and a mask to leave on for fifteen minutes.
Vitality: Prime and Vital
If your skin is tired or stressed, you can start with Prime 24 Hour, the universal energizing and moisturizing cream, or with Vital B. Serum, the serum the house recommends as a starting point. The official website lists the Prime Renewing Pack among the Valmont icons: an anti-fatigue cream mask, creamy and non-greasy, which the house offers to relax the features in a few minutes. Finally, for very dry skin or skin exposed to extreme conditions, there is Prime Regenera II, an ultra-rich cream.
Firmness and wrinkles: V-Firm and V-Lift
The V-Firm line works on skin density, with V-Firm Cream for the face and V-Firm Eye, a golden gel for the eyelids and eye contour. For wrinkles there is V-Lift, which includes the microemulsion V-Lift Serum, V-Lift Cream, V-Lift Eye and V-Lift Neck for the neck and jawline. For fine lines the house also offers V-Line Lifting Concentrate, a gel-cream.
Radiance and protection
The Luminosity collection is designed for dull skin and visible pores. It includes Lumipeel, a daily exfoliating water, the Luminsence essence, Lumicream, a cream with a second-skin finish, and the Lumimask exfoliating mask. For a healthy-looking complexion there is Primary Serum, a regenerating serum, while Restoring Perfection SPF 50 combines anti-aging care with high sun protection.
L'Elixir des Glaciers
L'Elixir des Glaciers is the high-end brand the group places alongside Valmont, divided by the house into three families: Swiss polyactive, bee essence and golden sturgeon essence. In our catalog you will find the rich, highly concentrated Votre Visage serum, the Vos Yeux eye cream and the Crème Merveilleuse, an illuminating veil for dull skin with sturgeon DNA and three minerals. For makeup there is Teint Précieux, a liquid foundation based on L'Elixir des Glaciers ingredients, with high coverage and a matte finish, and Poudre de Teint Précieuse, a compact powder foundation with medium coverage and a natural finish.
How to choose
Start from the concern you want to treat, then choose the texture. For dry or dehydrated skin there is Hydra3 Regenetic in gel form or Moisturizing Serumulsion, which the house describes as a meeting of the lightness of a serum and the action of a cream, while very dry skin has Prime Regenera II. If your skin is tired and marked by stress and pollution, you can choose Vital Regenera i Rich, a rich, melting cream, or Vital 24 Hour Light, a gentle cream that absorbs instantly, for day and night. Among the masks there is also DetO2x Pack, which turns from a cream into an effervescent foam and comes in single-dose capsules. The Luminosity collection is dedicated to dull skin and visible pores, and to prep the skin for your routine there is Priming With a Hydrating Fluid, a micro-diffusion hydrating spray for face and body.
Body, hands, hair and fragrance
Valmont applies the same method beyond the face, with Body 24 Hour for the body and Hand 24 Hour for the hands, which contains macadamia, avocado and grapeseed oils and shea butter. For hair there are the Regenerating Cleanser shampoo and the Recovering Mask, designed for lengths worn down by time and styling. Finally, Sea Bliss is a marine eau de toilette for men and women.
Frequently asked questions
Which Valmont eye cream should I choose?
Choose a Valmont eye cream according to the concern you want to treat. For hydration there is the Hydra3 Eye emulsion, while V-Firm Eye, a golden gel, is designed for drooping eyelids and hollow eyes. V-Lift Eye targets crow's feet and deep wrinkles, and DetO2x Eye, with Swiss apple stem cells, addresses dark circles and signs of fatigue.
What does cellular cosmetics mean at Valmont?
For Valmont, cellular cosmetics means formulating treatments designed to support how skin cells work: hydration, energy and renewal. It is the definition the house gives of itself, and it translates into collections each devoted to one need, such as hydration, vitality, firmness and radiance.
Which Valmont makeup remover should I choose?
Choose a Valmont makeup remover according to your skin and your makeup. For dry skin there is the creamy Fluid Falls milk, and the Bubble Falls foam cleanses and rebalances. The Icy Falls gel suits light to moderate makeup, and Wonder Falls, a cream that turns into oil, handles any makeup, even intense. For eyes and waterproof formulas there is the two-phase Bi-Falls.
What is the Valmont Prime Renewing Pack?
The Prime Renewing Pack is an anti-fatigue, anti-wrinkle cream mask that Valmont lists among its icons. It has a creamy, non-greasy texture, and the house offers it to smooth and relax the features of tired or stressed skin in just a few minutes.
What is the difference between V-Firm and V-Lift?
V-Firm and V-Lift address two different concerns. V-Firm works on skin density and elasticity, with a face cream the house recommends from age 40 and a golden gel for the eye area. V-Lift is the anti-wrinkle collection, including for deeper wrinkles and fine lines, with a serum, cream, eye treatment and neck cream.
Which Valmont serum is best for dehydrated skin?
For dehydrated skin the go-to Valmont serum is Hydra3 Regenetic Serum, a gel the house offers to support the natural production of hyaluronic acid and limit water loss. Alongside it there is Moisturizing Booster, a gel-serum concentrated in hyaluronic acid designed to hydrate and plump.
Does Valmont make a sunscreen?
Yes, Valmont has Restoring Perfection SPF 50, an anti-aging cream with high protection. The house suggests it both for everyday protection and for occasional sun exposure, and it combines care against the signs of aging and a sun filter in a single product.
Does Valmont make body and hair products?
Yes, beyond the face Valmont offers the moisturizing body cream Body 24 Hour and the hand treatment Hand 24 Hour, with macadamia, avocado and grapeseed oils and shea butter. For hair it offers the Regenerating Cleanser shampoo and the Recovering Mask, a restructuring mask for lengths damaged by time and styling.
