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RoC vs Valmont

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

RoC and Valmont are established skincare names, with the former being a French brand founded in 1957 and the latter a Swiss brand founded in 1985. The French brand is known for serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol, while the Swiss brand is widely loved for luxurious moisturizers and refined formulas. Both suit mature skin best, though the former also suits skin with dark spots, and the latter also suits dehydrated skin. They differ primarily in their standout solutions, ranging from targeted formulations for acne-prone skin and dark spots to products that focus on delivering lasting comfort and gentle care.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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Valmont is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1985.

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This page compares some of the most popular RoC and Valmont products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular RoC vs Valmont products

Questions and answers

RoC or Valmont: which is better?

RoC is a better choice on this page because the products on this page offer extensive variety and target mature skin, dark spots, and acne-prone skin with ingredients like retinol, while Valmont features only a single fragranced moisturizer.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

What is the difference between RoC and Valmont?

RoC features a wide range of products including many fragrance-free options that fit mature skin and skin with dark spots well, whereas Valmont offers a single fragranced moisturizer called Prime Renewing Pack. RoC relies on key ingredients like retinol, which helps reduce fine lines and stimulate collagen in aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or Valmont: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, RoC offers options like Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream that Lovi rates as High for mature skin and skin with dark spots, whereas Valmont Prime Renewing Pack is rated High for mature and dry sensitive skin. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging and stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Which is more affordable, RoC or Valmont?

RoC products on this page are generally considered a good value, whereas Valmont features premium pricing.

Which causes fewer breakouts, RoC or Valmont?

Neither brand has products on this page featuring a Lovi fit level of High for acne-prone skin, although RoC features multiple options achieving an Average fit level for this skin type.

Which brand was founded earlier, RoC or Valmont?

RoC was founded earlier than Valmont, having started in France in 1957 compared to Valmont which was founded in Switzerland in 1985.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free products on this page?

RoC offers more fragrance-free options, as 10 of the 12 products on this page list no fragrance. In contrast, the single Valmont product listed includes fragrance.

What are the key ingredients used across RoC products?

The products on this page from RoC use glycerin, retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid as their key ingredients. Topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improve signs of aging in human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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