# VR vs Rilastil

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

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 Rilastil are skincare lines known for thoughtful formulation and everyday reliability. The former delights the senses with pleasant moisturizers suited for combination, sensitive, and dry skin, featuring the [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM for acne. Meanwhile, the latter focuses on targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/serum) and balanced nourishment for sensitive, dry, and mature skin, relying on the Acnestil line for acne concerns. They differ primarily in their standout product types and the specific skin profiles they prioritize.

This page compares some of the most popular VR and Rilastil 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=pg2dae1eac97).

### Popular VR vs Rilastil 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)

#### Rilastil

- [Acnestil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/rilastil/acnestil/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### VR or Rilastil: which is better?

VR and Rilastil are both fragrance-free skincare options, but they suit different needs. Lovi gives VR a High fit for sensitive skin, while Rilastil offers products like Acnestil for acne-prone skin.

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

VR and Rilastil are both independent of fragrance across the products on this page, but they differ in company history and skin suitability. VR was founded in 2018 and Lovi rates [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/pdrn) Cream as a High fit for sensitive skin, whereas Rilastil was founded in 1972 and Lovi rates Acnestil as an Average fit for oily acne-prone skin.

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

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of VR and Rilastil products, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

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

For avoiding breakouts, VR and Rilastil offer similar results because the products on this page have an average fit for acne-prone skin.

### Which brand was founded earlier, VR or Rilastil?

Rilastil was founded earlier, in 1972, while VR was founded later in 2018.

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

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

### How does the Lovi fit level for sensitive skin compare between VR's PDRN Cream and Rilastil's Acnestil serum?

For sensitive skin, Lovi gives VR's PDRN Cream a High fit level, whereas Rilastil's Acnestil [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/serum) has a Low fit level. Both brands list no fragrance in their products on this page.

## 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
- [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 Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31553119/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [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
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705755/) Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
- [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
- [Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35388606/) Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [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)
- Skincare: [Rilastil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/rilastil)

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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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