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CeraVe vs VR

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

CeraVe and VR are two popular skincare choices, with the former universally loved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens, and the latter deeply appreciated for the sensory pleasure of its moisturizers and the considered design of its formulas. Both brands suit dry skin best, while the first brand also suits acne-prone skin and the second brand suits combination and sensitive skin. They differ in their core formulations, as the first brand relies on hyaluronic acid and glycerin to hydrate, restore barrier function, and reduce wrinkles, whereas the second brand continually refines its offerings to meet evolving daily needs and features standout solutions like the PDRN CREAM.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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This page compares some of the most popular CeraVe and VR products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular CeraVe vs VR products

CeraVe vs VR moisturizers

Questions and answers

CeraVe or VR: which is better?

CeraVe offers a much wider range of products on this page and generally achieves higher Lovi fit levels across most skin types compared to VR. Reviewers frequently praise CeraVe for its lightweight, non-greasy moisturizers and gentle, non-stripping cleansers.

What is the difference between CeraVe and VR?

CeraVe offers a large selection of cleansers, moisturizers, and treatments featuring ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid that fit dry, acne-prone, and dry sensitive skin best. In contrast, VR is an independent brand founded in 2018 with only one product listed on this page, the PDRN CREAM, which has a high fit for sensitive skin.

CeraVe or VR: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe offers a much wider range of moisturizers with higher Lovi fit levels for most skin types, such as the PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion and Skin Renewing Night Cream which achieve Superior ratings. In contrast, VR only lists a single moisturizer, PDRN CREAM, which has lower average fit levels across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or VR?

This page does not provide pricing information for either CeraVe or VR, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, CeraVe or VR?

CeraVe offers a wide selection of products on this page tailored for acne-prone skin, such as the Blemish Control Gel, while VR lists only one moisturizer with average fit for acne. Reviewers sometimes note that CeraVe causes breakouts, though its products frequently help with oil and acne.

Which brand has been owned by L'Oreal since 2017, CeraVe or VR?

CeraVe has been owned by L'Oréal since 2017. VR is owned independently.

How many products does each brand feature on the comparison page?

CeraVe features 36 products on the products on this page, while VR features 1 product.

Do any products from CeraVe or VR contain fragrance?

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

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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