# Aēsop vs Valmont

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Aēsop and Valmont are esteemed skincare names offering thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) designed to support overall skin health. Aēsop relies on botanical and scientifically validated ingredients that suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best, with standout solutions like the B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel for acne-prone skin, the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum for skin with dark spots, and the [Damascan Rose](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/rose) Facial Treatment for mature skin. Conversely, the Swiss brand founded in 1985 is widely loved for its luxurious moisturizers and refined formulas that suit mature and dehydrated skin best, featuring standout products such as the Prime Renewing Pack for acne-prone skin. While both deliver lasting comfort and gentle care to the complexion, they differ in their key formulations and ideal skin types.

Valmont is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1985.

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This page compares some of the most popular Aēsop and Valmont products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgf9632c339b).

### Popular Aēsop vs Valmont products

#### Valmont

- [Prime Renewing Pack](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/valmont/prime-renewing-pack/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [€330.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0D9MMZZWC?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### Aēsop

- [Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/aesop/parsley-seed-facial-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Damascan Rose Facial Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/aesop/damascan-rose-facial-treatment/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€74.75 at Lookfantastic](https://www.lookfantastic.de/p/aesop-damascan-rose-facial-treatment-25ml/10363345/)
- [B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/aesop/b-triple-c-facial-balancing-gel/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/aesop/parsley-seed-anti-oxidant-intense-serum/for/dark-spots) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Aēsop or Valmont: which is better?

Both Aãsop and Valmont have great options, but Aãsop offers a wider variety of products on this page with High fit levels across almost all skin types. Shoppers often mention that Aãsop's non-greasy moisturizers provide deep hydration, though they come with a high price tag.

### What is the difference between Aēsop and Valmont?

Aēsop was founded in 1987 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe, while Valmont was founded in 1985 in Switzerland and is independently owned. Every product on this page from Aēsop lists no fragrance, whereas Valmont's Prime Renewing Pack contains fragrance.

### Aēsop or Valmont: which moisturizer is better?

Aēsop offers several moisturizers on this page, such as the [Damascan Rose](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/rose) Facial Treatment and B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel, which achieve High Lovi fits across multiple skin types like dry, sensitive, or combination skin. Valmont features the Prime Renewing Pack, which has a High fit for mature and dry sensitive skin.

### Which is more affordable, Aēsop or Valmont?

Valmont does not list pricing on this page, while reviewers note that Aēsop has a high price.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Aēsop or Valmont?

Aēsop products on this page help balance oily skin and feature high Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas Valmont has only an average fit for acne-prone skin.

### Which brand has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023, Aēsop or Valmont?

Aēsop has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023, whereas Valmont has been independently owned since 1996.

### Do any products from Aēsop and Valmont contain fragrance?

Valmont's Prime Renewing Pack contains fragrance, whereas every Aēsop product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which of the two brands was founded in Switzerland in 1985?

Valmont was founded in Switzerland in 1985. Aēsop was founded in 1987.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34439563/) Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 2021
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30666070/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019
- [Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/) Panax ginseng root extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017
- [Lactate triggers KAT8-mediated LTBP1 lactylation at lysine 752 to promote skin rejuvenation by inducing collagen synthesis in fibroblasts](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39102921/) Lactic acid · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
- [Panax ginseng induces human Type I collagen synthesis through activation of Smad signaling](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16890388/) Panax ginseng root extract · Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
- [Urea: a comprehensive review of the clinical literature](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24314769/) Urea · Dermatology Online Journal, 2013
- [Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17386986/) Camellia japonica seed oil · Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
- [Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Poly-L-Lactic acid increases collagen gene expression and synthesis in cultured dermal fibroblast (Hs68) through the TGF-β/Smad pathway](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36575891/) Lactic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Application of Standardized Rosa damascena Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in Dermatological Wound Healing and Scar Management: A Retrospective Case-Series Study with Long-Term Outcome Assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40733118/) Damascan rose · Pharmaceutics, 2025
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel water · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Fatty acids based α-Tocopherol loaded nanostructured lipid carrier gel: In vitro and in vivo evaluation for moisturizing and anti-aging effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32129554/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25817264/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [Subclinical, non-erythematous irritation with an open assay model (washing): sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) versus sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11278060/) Sodium laureth sulfate · Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2001
- [Stretchable skin hydrating PVB patches with controlled pores' size and shape for deliberate evening primrose oil spreading, transport and release](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35929319/) Oenothera biennis oil · Biomaterials Advances, 2022
- [Development of stable tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomes to enhance transdermal permeation: In vitro and in vivo characterizations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35274433/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Efficacy of cosmetic formulations containing dispersion of liposome with magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, alpha-lipoic acid and kinetin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22236139/) Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2012
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24451077/) Rosa damascena oil flower, Damascan rose · Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013
- [Highly efficient and compatible shampoo for use after hair transplant](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26229498/) Chamomilla recutita oil flower matricaria oil flower · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015
- [Tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomal gel synthesized by cold method technique: Deeper biophysical characterizations for translational application on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38268219/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [Evaulation of irritation potential of surfactant mixtures](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503452/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999
- [Evolution of lipid composition in skin treated with blackcurrant seed oil](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19456920/) Ribes nigrum seed oil · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1988
- [Anti-Aging Efficacy of Low-Molecular-Weight Polydeoxyribonucleotide Derived from Paeonia lactiflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41516097/) Sodium dna · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025
- [Impact of dermal emulsions containing diacyl phospholipids, mono acyl phospholipids, sodium lauryl ether sulfate and polysorbate 80 in combination with UVA irradiation on human skin physiology in vivo: A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42617898/) Sodium laureth sulfate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026
- [The harnessing potential of carboxymethyl beta glucan: A driver of skin repair](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42332934/) Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026
- [Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527525/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42683869/) Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

## The brands

- Skincare: [Aēsop](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/aesop)
- Swiss skincare: [Valmont](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/valmont)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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