# Bayer vs VR Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/bayer-vs-vr The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Arab Emirates. Bayer is a German skincare brand founded in 1863 and owned by Bayer AG. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer_AG) [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/companies/bayer/) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wellspring-consumer-healthcare-acquires-iconic-otc-skin-care-brands-from-bayer-301789173.html) This page compares some of the most popular Bayer and VR 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=pg6bcab77fc1). ### Popular Bayer vs VR products #### Bayer - [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit #### VR - [PDRN CREAM](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/vr/pdrn-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [AED 80.34 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0FN7L65C1?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## Questions and answers ### Bayer or VR: which is better? Bayer products on this page get a High fit from Lovi for oily, acne-prone, sensitive, and combination skin, while VR [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM gets a High fit only for sensitive skin. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps manage acne and dark spots. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### What is the difference between Bayer and VR? Bayer is a German company founded in 1863, while VR is an independent brand founded in 2018. For the products on this page, Lovi rates Bayer as having high fit for oily, acne-prone, sensitive, and combination skin, whereas VR is rated High mainly for sensitive skin. ### Which is more affordable, Bayer or VR? Price information is not available on this page for either Bayer or VR, so neither brand can be called more affordable. ### When did the company that owns the skincare brand Bayer get founded? Bayer is owned by Bayer AG, which was founded in Germany in 1863. ## Research behind their key ingredients - [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 - [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021 - [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 - [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 - [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) 5-ceramide complex · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022 - [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024 - [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023 - [Effects of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil on Cultured Human Sebocytes In Vitro and Comparison with Other Oil Types](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37373478/) Moringa oleifera seed oil · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 - [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 - [Monocentric, Vehicle-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Short- and Long-Term Effects of a Ceramide NP C15-Containing Emollient on the Skin Microbiome and the Skin Barrier Function in Sensitive Skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41758783/) 5-ceramide complex · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026 ## The brands - German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/bayer) - Skincare: [VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/vr) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/skin1004-vs-bayer) - [SKIN1004 vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/skin1004-vs-vr) - [Anua vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/anua-vs-bayer) - [Anua vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/anua-vs-vr) - [Medicube vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/medicube-vs-bayer) - [Medicube vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/medicube-vs-vr) - [The Ordinary vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/the-ordinary-vs-bayer) - [The Ordinary vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/the-ordinary-vs-vr) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-bayer) - [Beauty of Joseon vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-vr) - [COSRX vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/cosrx-vs-bayer) - [COSRX vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/cosrx-vs-vr) - [CeraVe vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/cerave-vs-bayer) - [CeraVe vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/cerave-vs-vr) - [La Roche-Posay vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-bayer) - [La Roche-Posay vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-vr) - [Dr. Althea vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/dr-althea-vs-bayer) - [Dr. Althea vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/dr-althea-vs-vr) - [Some By Mi vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/some-by-mi-vs-bayer) - [Some By Mi vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/some-by-mi-vs-vr) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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