Vallesse was founded by Swiss cosmetic formulator Karin Bombeli with one simple belief: skincare should be formulated to improve skin—not simply market the latest trend.
Raised in Switzerland and inspired by the European pharmacy tradition, Karin has spent nearly three decades working with cosmetic ingredients, formulation science, and advanced skincare technologies. After founding MakingCosmetics in 1997, she helped thousands of formulators, manufacturers, and skincare professionals develop products using scientifically validated ingredients. Vallesse represents the natural evolution of that expertise.
Our philosophy is inspired by European pharmacy skincare, where formulations are designed around skin physiology rather than marketing claims. Instead of relying on a single fashionable ingredient, every Vallesse formula combines multiple clinically studied bioactive ingredients that work together to strengthen the skin barrier, restore hydration, improve resilience, and support healthy-looking skin over time.
We believe effective skincare begins with understanding how skin functions. That's why our formulations focus on synergistic ingredient systems including ceramides, panthenol, peptides, beta glucan, coenzyme Q10, hyaluronic acid, urea, vitamins, botanical extracts, and other proven actives selected at meaningful concentrations.
Our products are developed in the United States while remaining true to Swiss formulation principles: thoughtful ingredient selection, elegant textures, uncompromising quality, and evidence-based performance. Every formulation is carefully manufactured using high-quality raw materials and packaged to preserve ingredient stability and freshness.
We don't follow trends—we formulate solutions.
Whether your skin is dry, sensitive, mature, environmentally stressed, or simply in need of daily support, Vallesse delivers sophisticated skincare inspired by decades of formulation experience and the trusted traditions of European skin science.