Valmont L'Elixir des Glaciers Serum Merveilleux

The Smoothing and Firming Concentrate of Light

L’Elixir des Glaciers Sérum Merveilleux is an exceptional regenerating face serum designed to visibly firm, smooth and illuminate the complexion.

Its slightly pearlescent lamellar emulsion melts seamlessly into the skin, combining precious sturgeon DNA with a remineralizing marine complex. The complexion appears smoother, firmer and more luminous, while the skin feels deeply comfortable, supple and beautifully refined.

Benefits

• Immediately enhances visible radiance
• Helps improve the appearance of firmness
• Visibly smooths fine lines and signs of fatigue
• Supports greater elasticity and resilience
• Remineralizes dull, depleted-looking skin
• Helps refine uneven-looking texture
• Provides lasting hydration and comfort
• Leaves the complexion luminous without a glittery finish
• Completes the Essence of Gold Sturgeon ritual

Best For

• Dull or lacklustre-looking complexions
• Visible loss of firmness and elasticity
• Fine lines and uneven-looking texture
• Skin affected by fatigue, stress or seasonal changes
• Mature-looking skin seeking greater refinement
• Anyone wanting advanced regeneration with visible luminosity
• Completing the Fluide Merveilleux and Crème Merveilleuse ritual

Why It Is Different

Sérum Merveilleux is more than a traditional firming serum.

Its lamellar emulsion is designed to mimic the organized structure of the skin’s natural lipids. This biomimetic architecture helps the formula merge elegantly with the complexion while optimizing the delivery of its rare active ingredients.

The texture sits beautifully between a gel and a balm. It feels silky and comforting, yet absorbs with extraordinary finesse.

Its delicate pearlescent finish captures and softly reflects light, creating radiance that appears refined and natural rather than cosmetic or glittery.

How It Works

Sérum Merveilleux combines the regenerating properties of precious sturgeon DNA with remineralizing marine ingredients and an advanced biomimetic delivery system.

• Double Sturgeon DNA uses high- and low-molecular-weight DNA to provide both immediate visible smoothing and longer-term regenerating care.
• The Merveilleux Mineral Complex helps remineralize dull, depleted-looking skin and support its natural protective functions.
• The Lamellar Emulsion closely resembles the skin’s lipid organization, helping the serum absorb evenly while maintaining comfort and hydration.
• Shea butter, mango butter, macadamia oil, squalane and hyaluronic acid support softness, suppleness and lasting nourishment.

How to Use

1. Morning and/or evening, apply Sérum Merveilleux after cleansing and Fluide Merveilleux.
2. Dispense a small amount and smooth it over the entire face and neck using gentle outward and upward movements.
3. Allow the serum to absorb, then follow with the moisturizer best suited to your skin—ideally Crème Merveilleuse for the complete Essence of Gold Sturgeon ritual.
4. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning.

Complete Essence of Gold Sturgeon Ritual

1. Cleanse with your preferred Valmont cleanser
2. Complete cleansing with Vital Falls
3. Apply Fluide Merveilleux
4. Smooth Sérum Merveilleux over the face and neck
5. Finish with Crème Merveilleuse
6. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning

Loshen & Crem’s Recommendation

Sérum Merveilleux is best suited to someone who wants visible firming and luminosity without relying on an overly active or complicated routine.

Use it consistently morning and evening rather than reserving it only for special occasions. The formula is designed to provide immediate refinement while supporting the complexion progressively over time.

A small amount is enough. Smooth it over the entire face and neck, paying particular attention to areas experiencing reduced tone, dullness or uneven-looking texture.

Although it can be paired with another Valmont moisturizer, its most complete expression is within the full Merveilleux ritual:

• Fluide Merveilleux prepares and remineralizes
• Sérum Merveilleux visibly firms, smooths and amplifies radiance
• Crème Merveilleuse nourishes, refines and seals the ritual in comfort and light

The Difference Between Radiance and Illumination

• Radiance is often treated as a surface concern.
• Sérum Merveilleux approaches it differently. The serum helps visibly firm and smooth the complexion so that light reflects more evenly across the skin.
• Its subtle pearlescent finish provides immediate illumination, while sturgeon DNA and mineral ingredients support a fresher, more resilient and revitalized-looking complexion over time.
• The result is not shimmer. It is skin that appears exceptionally polished.

Ingredients

• Double Sturgeon DNA: High- and low-molecular-weight sturgeon DNA helps immediately soften visible signs of age while supporting longer-term regeneration, elasticity and skin vitality.
• Merveilleux Mineral Complex: Marine-derived minerals help remineralize dull-looking skin and support a luminous, resilient complexion.
• Hydrolyzed Red Algae Extract: Helps condition and remineralize the skin.
• Magnesium PCA and Manganese PCA: Mineral derivatives that help support vitality, balance and a refreshed-looking complexion.
• Sea Water: Provides mineral-rich conditioning care.
• Sodium Hyaluronate: Helps attract and retain moisture for a visibly plumper, smoother appearance.
• Shea and Mango Butters: Nourish and restore lasting softness and comfort.
• Macadamia Seed Oil: Provides replenishing lipids that help maintain suppleness.
• Squalane: Supports the skin’s protective lipid barrier without an excessively heavy finish.
• Glycerin and Sodium PCA: Help maintain hydration and skin comfort.
• Vitamin E: Provides antioxidant support and helps condition the complexion.
• Mica and Light-Diffusing Minerals: Create the serum’s delicate pearlescent finish and help the skin reflect light more evenly.

Full Ingredient List

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA, Maris Aqua (Sea Water), Sodium DNA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc PCA, Acacia Senegal Gum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Caramel, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lemongrass Oil, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Santalol, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin.

Ingredients may be updated by the manufacturer. Please refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L’Elixir des Glaciers Sérum Merveilleux?
Sérum Merveilleux is a regenerating face serum designed to visibly firm, smooth and illuminate the complexion using sturgeon DNA, marine mineral ingredients and a biomimetic lamellar emulsion.

What skin type is Sérum Merveilleux best for?
It is suitable for all skin types and is especially recommended for dull, tired or lacklustre-looking complexions seeking greater firmness and luminosity.

What does Sérum Merveilleux feel like?
Its texture sits between a gel and a balm. It feels silky and comforting while absorbing with the finesse of a lightweight serum.

Does Sérum Merveilleux contain sturgeon DNA?
Yes. Sturgeon-derived DNA is listed as Sodium DNA within the ingredient list.

What is Double Sturgeon DNA?
Valmont combines high- and low-molecular-weight sturgeon DNA to provide immediate visible smoothing alongside longer-term regenerating care.

Is Sérum Merveilleux vegan?
No. It contains animal-derived sturgeon DNA.

Does Sérum Merveilleux contain shimmer?
The serum has a subtly pearlescent, light-reflecting finish created with mica and mineral pigments. It is designed to illuminate the complexion without leaving obvious glitter.

Does Sérum Merveilleux help with firmness?
Yes. Valmont positions it as a smoothing and firming concentrate that creates an immediate visible firming effect while supporting longer-term regeneration.

Does Sérum Merveilleux help fine lines?
Its hydrating, smoothing and firming formula helps soften the visible appearance of fine lines and uneven texture.

How quickly can I expect results?
Valmont highlights enhanced radiance from the first day and evaluates its regenerating performance following 28 days of morning and evening use.

How often should I use Sérum Merveilleux?
Apply it every morning and/or evening before moisturizer.

How much should I apply?
Use a small amount over the entire face and neck. The formula is concentrated and spreads easily.

Should I apply Fluide Merveilleux before the serum?
Yes. Valmont ideally recommends applying Fluide Merveilleux first to prepare and remineralize the complexion.

Which cream should I use after Sérum Merveilleux?
Crème Merveilleuse is its ideal companion and completes the Essence of Gold Sturgeon ritual. Another suitable Valmont moisturizer may also be used.

Can Sérum Merveilleux be used without Fluide Merveilleux?
Yes. It may be applied directly after cleansing and toning, although Fluide Merveilleux provides the most complete preparatory step.

What is the difference between Fluide Merveilleux and Sérum Merveilleux?
Fluide Merveilleux is a lightweight pre-serum focused on preparation, remineralization and radiance. Sérum Merveilleux is the more concentrated treatment focused on visible firmness, smoothing and regeneration.

What is the difference between Sérum Merveilleux and Sérum Précieux Votre Visage?
Sérum Merveilleux belongs to the Essence of Gold Sturgeon collection and focuses on remineralization, luminosity and firmness. Sérum Précieux Votre Visage belongs to the Swiss Poly-Active collection and focuses on immediate lifting, comprehensive revitalization and fine-line smoothing.

What is the difference between Sérum Merveilleux and V-Firm Serum?
Sérum Merveilleux offers a highly sensorial, remineralizing and illuminating firming ritual with sturgeon DNA. V-Firm Serum more specifically targets visible elasticity, density, facial volume and contour definition.

Does Sérum Merveilleux contain fragrance?
Yes. Fragrance is included as part of the product’s sensorial experience.

Why Discover L’Elixir des Glaciers at Loshen & Crem?

Loshen & Crem is one of the few authorized Canadian retailers selected to offer L’Elixir des Glaciers, Valmont’s selectively distributed pinnacle skincare collection.

Our experienced team provides personalized guidance before and after purchase, helping clients understand the differences between Sérum Merveilleux, Sérum Précieux Votre Visage and Valmont’s other advanced firming treatments.

At this level, a serum should never be selected based only on the price or product name. We help determine whether the Merveilleux ritual is genuinely suited to your skin, preferences and desired investment.

Shop online across Canada or experience L’Elixir des Glaciers at our Edmonton, Alberta skincare boutique.