# VR vs Asarai

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/vr-vs-asarai

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

VR and Asarai are thoughtfully crafted skincare lines known for distinct daily rituals and considered formulas. The former brand offers sensory-pleasing moisturizers and the [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM for acne, suiting combination, sensitive, and dry skin. Conversely, the latter brand is celebrated for nutrient-rich [clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/clay) masks and the Earth Tones Face Mask, which ideally suit balanced, dry, and combination skin. While both deliver nourishing care, they differ primarily through their signature product types and targeted botanical bases.

This page compares some of the most popular VR and Asarai 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=pg6d129737b0).

### Popular VR vs Asarai products

#### 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)

#### Asarai

- [Earth Tones Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/asarai/earth-tones-face-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### VR or Asarai: which is better?

VR and Asarai are both good choices depending on what you need, as both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page. Lovi rates VR high for sensitive skin.

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

VR and Asarai are both independent brands founded in 2018, and every product on this page from both brands has no added fragrance.

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

Neither VR nor Asarai has pricing information available on this page to compare affordability.

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

VR and Asarai are evenly matched on this page for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates both brands as having an Average fit. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which skincare brand is newer, VR or Asarai?

Both VR and Asarai were founded in the same year, 2018, so neither brand is newer than the other.

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

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

### What types of products are featured on the page for VR and Asarai?

VR features a moisturizer called [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/pdrn) Cream on its page, while Asarai features a mask called Earth Tones Face Mask.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
- [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
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [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
- [A retrospective assessment and comparison of the effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide; the combination of topical niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid; and the combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin in acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32390309/) Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract · Dermatologic Therapy, 2020
- [Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38611819/) Betaine · Molecules, 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
- [The use of different concentrations of betaine as a reducing irritation agent in soaps monitored visually and non-invasively](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12535284/) Betaine · Skin Research and Technology, 2003
- [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/au/brands/vr)
- Skincare: [Asarai](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/asarai)

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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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