# Charlotte Tilbury vs VR

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Charlotte Tilbury is a British skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Puig since 2020.

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puig_(company)) [cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/puig-to-fully-own-charlotte-tilbury-by-2031)

This page compares some of the most popular Charlotte Tilbury 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=pgd20c40f6f6).

### Popular Charlotte Tilbury vs VR products

#### Charlotte Tilbury

- [Charlotte's Magic Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/charlotte-tilbury/charlotte-s-magic-cream/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$43.50 at Sephora](https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/magic-cream-anti-aging-moisturizer-with-hyaluronic-acid-P520201?skuId=2936987)
- [Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/charlotte-tilbury/collagen-superfusion-facial-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Magic Eye Rescue](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/charlotte-tilbury/magic-eye-rescue/for/dark-spots) — Average fit — [CA$140.54 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01KYS49J0?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### VR

- [PDRN CREAM](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/vr/pdrn-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Charlotte Tilbury or VR: which is better?

Charlotte Tilbury is better suited for mature skin, where Lovi rates Charlotte's Magic Cream as Superior. Reviewers mostly mention that the products on this page are hydrating moisturizers, though they also note a high price point.

### What is the difference between Charlotte Tilbury and VR?

Charlotte Tilbury offers a wider selection of products on this page with higher Lovi fit levels, such as a Superior fit for mature skin, whereas VR has a more limited range with lower fit scores. Shoppers frequently mention that Charlotte Tilbury's moisturizers are hydrating but come with a high price point.

### Charlotte Tilbury or VR: which moisturizer is better?

Charlotte's Magic Cream by Charlotte Tilbury is a superior moisturizer for mature skin and achieves high fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas VR's [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM reaches a high fit only for sensitive skin.

### Which is more affordable, Charlotte Tilbury or VR?

Reviewers frequently mention a high price point for Charlotte Tilbury, whereas pricing information is not available for VR on this page. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Charlotte Tilbury or VR?

Charlotte Tilbury has a Lovi fit level of Average for acne-prone skin with its products on this page, while VR has a Low fit level for oily skin and Average for acne-prone skin. Both brands have fragrance-free formulas, but reviewers mostly mention that Charlotte Tilbury has a high price point.

### Which brand was founded earlier, Charlotte Tilbury or VR?

Charlotte Tilbury was founded earlier, in 2013 in the United Kingdom, whereas VR was founded in 2018.

### Who currently owns Charlotte Tilbury, and who owns VR?

Charlotte Tilbury is currently owned by Puig, while VR is independently owned. Reviewers mostly mention that Charlotte Tilbury offers hydrating moisturizers at a high price point.

### Do any products from Charlotte Tilbury or VR contain fragrance?

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

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Vitamin A antagonizes decreased cell growth and elevated collagen-degrading matrix metalloproteinases and stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10692106/) Retinol · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
- [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
- [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) Retinol · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27261203/) Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33037252/) Squalane · Scientific Reports, 2020
- [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/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Polyglycerol Ester-Based Low Energy Nanoemulsions with Red Raspberry Seed Oil and Fruit Extracts: Formulation Development toward Effective In Vitro/In Vivo Bioperformance](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33467701/) Raspberry seed oil · Nanomaterials, 2021
- [Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25817264/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31957954/) Avocado oil · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Topical application of superoxide dismutase mediated by HIV-TAT peptide attenuates UVB-induced damages in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27460952/) Superoxide dismutase · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016
- [Stretchable skin hydrating PVB patches with controlled pores' size and shape for deliberate evening primrose oil spreading, transport and release](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35929319/) Oenothera biennis oil · Biomaterials Advances, 2022
- [Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40363772/) Squalane · Molecules, 2025
- [Melanogenesis effects of rice protein hydrolysate and its characteristic peptides Leu-Leu-Lys, Leu-Pro-Lys, and pyroGlu-Lys on UVB-induced human epidermal melanocyte cells](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32955075/) Hydrolyzed rice protein · Food & Function, 2020
- [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
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [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
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41319188/) Camellia oleifera seed oil · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 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/) Shea butter, African shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527525/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211697/) Saccharide isomerate · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 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

- British skincare: [Charlotte Tilbury](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/charlotte-tilbury)
- Skincare: [VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/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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