# VR vs A+

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/vr-vs-a

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.

VR and A+ are skincare brands known for gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. VR suits combination, sensitive, and dry skin best, featuring the [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM for acne-prone skin, whereas A+ is an Indian brand founded in 1990 that suits sensitive skin best, offering the 345 Relief Cream for acne-prone skin. While enthusiasts deeply appreciate the sensory pleasure of the first brand, users value how the second reliably supports daily moisture balance.

A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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This page compares some of the most popular VR and A+ 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=pg9e1ab53759).

### Popular VR vs A+ products

#### 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)

#### A+

- [345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/a/345-relief-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit

### VR vs A+ moisturizers

#### 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)

#### A+

- [345 Relief Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/a/345-relief-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### VR or A+: which is better?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates VR as High and A+ as Average. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What is the difference between VR and A+?

VR and A+ both offer fragrance-free moisturizers, but Lovi rates VR's [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM as a High fit for sensitive skin while A+ only reaches an Average fit for sensitive skin.

### VR or A+: which moisturizer is better?

For sensitive skin, VR gets a High fit from Lovi with its PDRN CREAM, while A+ gets an Average fit with its 345 Relief Cream. Both moisturizers are fragrance-free.

### Which is more affordable, VR or A+?

Neither VR nor A+ is more affordable because pricing details are not available for the products on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, VR or A+?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi gives VR a High fit level and A+ an Average fit level, meaning VR is more likely to cause fewer breakouts.

### Which brand was founded earlier, VR or A+?

A+ was founded earlier in 1990, while VR was founded later in 2018.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between VR's PDRN Cream and A+'s 345 Relief Cream?

For dry skin, Lovi rates VR's PDRN Cream as Average, while A+'s 345 Relief Cream also achieves an Average fit.

### Do either VR or A+ products contain fragrance?

Both VR and A+ offer fragrance-free options, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## 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
- [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
- [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
- [Clinical, biometric and structural evaluation of the long-term effects of a topical treatment with ascorbic acid and madecassoside in photoaged human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503551/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2008
- [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
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [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
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Molecules, 2023
- [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/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [Efficacy and safety of moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese versus 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in decreasing adverse reaction and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: A split-face, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945430/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Development of solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) containing asiatic acid for topical treatment of acne: Characterization, stability, in vitro and in vivo anti-acne assessment](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460769/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [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

- Skincare: [VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/vr)
- Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/a)

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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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