# VR vs Catrice

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

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

VR and Catrice are distinct skincare lines recognized for their thoughtful formulations and reliable daily performance. The former is deeply appreciated for the sensory pleasure of its moisturizers and suits combination, sensitive, and dry skin best, whereas the German brand founded in 2004 is beloved for its refined eye products and suits combination, oily, and normal skin best. While both brands continually refine their offerings, VR features a standout [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM for acne-prone skin and cosnova's label offers an Under Eye Brightener for specific concerns.

Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova.

[catricecosmetics.com](https://www.catricecosmetics.com/pages/about)

This page compares some of the most popular VR and Catrice 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=pg3ba2a29774).

### Popular VR vs Catrice products

#### Catrice

- [Under Eye Brightener](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/catrice/under-eye-brightener/for/dry-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

### VR or Catrice: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options on this page, with VR achieving a High fit for sensitive skin through its [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM and Catrice reaching a High fit for dry and sensitive skin with its Under Eye Brightener. Neither brand includes fragrance in the products on this page.

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

VR and Catrice both offer fragrance-free products on this page, but they focus on different items. VR has a moisturizer where Lovi gives a High fit for sensitive skin and an Average fit for dry and mature skin, while Catrice features an eye product where Lovi gives a High fit for dry and sensitive skin and an Average fit for mature skin.

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

The products on this page for both VR and Catrice do not list pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared here.

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

Both VR and Catrice have average fits for acne-prone skin with the products on this page, and all of these items list no fragrance. PDRN CREAM from VR also has a low fit for oily skin.

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

Catrice was founded earlier in 2004, whereas VR was founded in 2018.

### Where is the company behind Catrice based compared to VR?

Catrice is based in Germany, whereas the origin location for VR is not specified.

### Do products from VR or Catrice contain fragrance?

Both brands are fragrance-free choices, as every product on this page from VR and Catrice lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) Sodium hyaluronate · Drug Delivery, 2017
- [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
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20642768/) Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
- [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
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/vr)
- German skincare: [Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/catrice)

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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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