# Skintific vs VR

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The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Australia.

Skintific and VR are thoughtful skincare lines that balance targeted relief with daily ritual. Skintific is warmly loved for its moisturizers, [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum), and sunscreens, suiting oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best with star ingredients like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, and [MUGWORT](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/mugwort). VR is deeply appreciated for the sensory pleasure of its moisturizers, suiting combination, sensitive, and dry skin best through refined solutions such as the [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM. While both offer considered designs for daily needs, the former focuses on blemish-prone and mature concerns, whereas the latter emphasizes delicate and moisture-depleted complexions.

This page compares some of the most popular Skintific 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=pgaa577fa582).

### Popular Skintific vs VR products

#### Skintific

- [5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skintific/5x-ceramide-barrier-moisture-gel/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit — [A$19.90 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GTTJ24GR?tag=lovi-care-web-product-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [MUGWORT](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skintific/mugwort/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [All Day Light Sunscreen Mist](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skintific/all-day-light-sunscreen-mist/for/dark-spots) — High fit
- [AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skintific/aha-bha-pha-lha-peeling-solution/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [A$19.90 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GWDVD11H?tag=lovi-care-web-product-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [MATE FIT](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/skintific/mate-fit/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

#### VR

- [PDRN CREAM](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/vr/pdrn-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [A$24.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FS7QVSVC?tag=lovi-care-web-product-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Skintific or VR: which is better?

Skintific is better suited for a wider variety of skin types with products on this page achieving High fit levels for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, whereas VR only features a single moisturizer with mostly Average fits. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

Skintific offers a wider variety of products on this page including moisturizers, sunscreens, and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum), whereas VR features only the [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM moisturizer. Lovi rates Skintific best for oily acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, while VR does not list a best-fit routine.

### Skintific or VR: which moisturizer is better?

Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel has a High Lovi fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, whereas VR's PDRN CREAM has an Average fit for those skin types. Both moisturizers contain no fragrance in their ingredients.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) [International Journal of Dermatology, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/)

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

Neither Skintific nor VR displays pricing information on this page, so affordability cannot be compared here.

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

Skintific features products on this page like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and All Day Light Sunscreen Mist that show a High fit for acne-prone skin, whereas VR offers only the PDRN CREAM, which has an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

### When were Skintific and VR founded?

Skintific was founded in 2021, and VR was founded in 2018.

### Which brand offers a peeling solution serum, Skintific or VR?

Skintific offers a peeling solution serum called AHA [BHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/salicylic-acid) PHA LHA Peeling Solution, whereas VR does not list any peeling products on this page.

### How do Skintific and VR compare in terms of fragrance in their products?

Skintific and VR are comparable in terms of fragrance because every product on this page from both brands 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/) 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
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing: Recent Insights into Mechanisms and Clinical Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39458583/) Centella asiatica extract · Pharmaceutics, 2024
- [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/) Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [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, Ceramide eop · International Journal of 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
- [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
- [Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30548170/) Glycolic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel extract · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30858720/) Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
- [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 extract · Molecules, 2023
- [The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37218728/) Bifida ferment filtrate, Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [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
- [Lactobionic acid in a natural alkylpolyglucoside-based vehicle: assessing safety and efficacy aspects in comparison to glycolic acid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20367666/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
- [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
- [A 10% Lactobionic acid-containing moisturizer reduces skin surface pH without irritation-An in vivo/in vitro study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30859734/) Lactobionic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea L. as a functional ingredient in facial masks for photorejuvenation of sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182319/) Portulaca oleracea extract · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025
- [Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40911743/) Homosalate · Journal of Drugs in 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: [Skintific](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/skintific)
- Skincare: [VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/vr)

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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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