valmont V-Line Lifting Concentrate

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
7. Dimethicone
8. Ascorbyl Glucoside
9. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
10. Allantoin
11. Ascorbic Acid
12. Ascorbyl Palmitate
13. Beta-Carotene
14. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
15. Calcium Dna
16. Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
17. Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot Root Extract
18. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
19. Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
20. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
21. Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
22. Lecithin
23. Magnesium Dna
24. Methylglucoside Phosphate
25. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
26. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
27. Panthenol
28. Retinyl Palmitate
29. Rna
30. Saccharide Isomerate
31. Sodium Dna
32. Sodium Glucuronate
33. Sodium Hyaluronate
34. Tocopherol
35. Tocopheryl Acetate
36. Urea
37. Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract
38. 1,2-Hexanediol
39. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
40. BHT
41. Caprylyl Glycol
42. Carbomer
43. Citric Acid
44. Coco-Glucoside
45. Disodium EDTA
46. Magnesium Sulfate
47. Menthyl Lactate
48. Oleyl Alcohol
49. PEG-8
50. PVP
51. Sodium Citrate
52. Sodium Hydroxide
53. Sodium Lactate
54. Xanthan Gum
55. Chlorphenesin
56. Ethylhexylglycerin
57. Phenoxyethanol
58. Piroctone Olamine
59. Fragrance
60. Benzyl Benzoate
61. Cinnamyl Alcohol
62. Citronellol
63. Eugenol
64. Geraniol
65. Hexyl Cinnamal
66. Hydroxycitronellal
67. Limonene
68. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Other ingredients

Potassium Cetyl PhosphateAllantoinAscorbic AcidAscorbyl PalmitateBeta-CaroteneBorago Officinalis Seed OilCalcium DnaCopper Lysinate/ProlinateDaucus Carota Sativa (Carrot Root ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilHelichrysum Stoechas ExtractLecithinMagnesium DnaMethylglucoside PhosphatePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1PanthenolRetinyl PalmitateRnaSaccharide IsomerateSodium DnaSodium GlucuronateSodium HyaluronateTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateUreaZanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract1,2-HexanediolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBHTCaprylyl GlycolCarbomerCitric AcidCoco-GlucosideDisodium EDTAMagnesium SulfateMenthyl LactateOleyl AlcoholPEG-8PVPSodium CitrateSodium HydroxideSodium LactateXanthan GumChlorphenesinEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolPiroctone OlamineFragranceBenzyl BenzoateCinnamyl AlcoholCitronellolEugenolGeraniolHexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellalLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

Non-ionic emulsifier/solubilizer, C12-20 PEG-8 esters; mild but PEG stability needs watch.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Calcium Dna

Not decoded yet

Copper Lysinate/Prolinate

Copper amino acid chelate; claims collagen support, use at 0.01–0.05%, may discolor

Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate

Not decoded yet

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Helichrysum Stoechas Extract

Not decoded yet

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Magnesium Dna

Not decoded yet

Methylglucoside Phosphate

Modified sugar-based surfactant acting as mild conditioning agent; performance affected by hard water, use with chelating agents.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Rna

Not decoded yet

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Sodium Dna

Water-soluble polymer for hydration and film feel; often claimed for repair support

Sodium Glucuronate

Sodium glucuronate; humectant and chelating agent. Use at 1-5%; chelates metal ions for stability.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Oleyl Alcohol

Oleic acid derivative acting as emulsifier, thickener, and perfume; mild and low comedogenic risk, often paired with oleic acid.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Piroctone Olamine

Antifungal/antiseborrheic agent; high-concentration irritation; avoid eye area.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Cinnamyl Alcohol

Restricted fragrance in EU; banned at ≥0.1%; used in trace amounts or as precursor.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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