# VR vs facefacts

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

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 facefacts are two distinct skincare lines known for their thoughtful daily formulations and targeted approach. The first brand offers sensory moisturizers featuring key ingredients suited for combination, sensitive, and dry skin, alongside a standout [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM for acne-prone needs. Meanwhile, the British brand provides nourishing cleansers and targeted formulas that suit dry, normal, and combination skin, featuring the Hydrating Gentle Cleanser for acne-prone skin while maintaining the natural moisture balance. Ultimately, both differ primarily in their specific product types and sensory experiences, allowing users to choose according to their unique complexion requirements.

facefacts is a British skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Brand Masters B.V. since 2026.

[facefacts.me](https://facefacts.me/en-na/pages/about-us)

This page compares some of the most popular VR and facefacts 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=pg3d2617c105).

### Popular VR vs facefacts products

#### facefacts

- [Hydrating Gentle Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/facefacts/hydrating-gentle-cleanser/for/dry-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

### VR or facefacts: which is better?

Both brands are fragrance-free, but facefacts achieves a High Lovi fit for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin with its Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, whereas VR only reaches an Average or High fit for those skin types.

### What is the difference between VR and facefacts?

VR and facefacts are both fragrance-free skincare brands founded in recent years, but facefacts has a broader range of high fits, including a High Lovi fit for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin with its Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, whereas VR only reaches a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin with its [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM.

### Which is more affordable, VR or facefacts?

Neither VR nor facefacts lists prices or affordability details for the products on this page.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, VR or facefacts?

Facefacts Hydrating Gentle Cleanser has a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas VR PDRN Cream has an Average fit.

### Which skincare brand is older, VR or facefacts?

VR is older, having been founded in 2018, whereas facefacts was founded in 2019 in the United Kingdom.

### Where is the company behind facefacts located?

The company behind facefacts is located in the United Kingdom.

### Do either VR or facefacts products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both VR and facefacts lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## 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/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) 5 ceramides · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [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
- [Stable Ozonides with Vitamin E Acetate versus Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus in Foreskin: Evaluation of Effects on Inflammation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30991399/) Tocopheryl acetate · Urologia Internationalis, 2019
- [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 ceramides · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
- [Efficacy of ceramides and niacinamide-containing moisturizer versus hydrophilic cream in combination with topical anti-acne treatment in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: A split face, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38299457/) 5 ceramides · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [The impacts of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate in facial cleanser on facial skin microbiome and lipidome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37990616/) Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 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
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [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
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [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)
- British skincare: [facefacts](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/facefacts)

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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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