# VR vs BABOR

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

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

VR and BABOR are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas that elevate daily routines. The former brand offers sensory-pleasing moisturizers suited for combination, sensitive, and dry skin, alongside a standout [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/pdrn) cream for acne-prone skin. Founded in 1956, the latter German brand is cherished for refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers that best suit dry, normal, and combination skin, featuring an enzyme cleanser for acne-prone skin and a hydra plus treatment for dark spots. While both brands continually refine their offerings to meet evolving needs with consistent care, they differ in their heritage and specific standout remedies.

BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

[en.babor-beauty-group.com](https://en.babor-beauty-group.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/03/BABOR-BEAUTY-GROUP_Overview-_-eng2026-1.pdf) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babor) [us.babor.com](https://us.babor.com/393/service/babor/about/about-babor)

This page compares some of the most popular VR and BABOR 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=pg36c5113183).

### Popular VR vs BABOR products

#### BABOR

- [Enzyme Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/babor/enzyme-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [$40.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPSJ3LT4?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hydra Plus](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/babor/hydra-plus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### VR

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

## Questions and answers

### VR or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR is better because Lovi rates its products on this page as having superior or high fit across almost all skin types. VR products on this page only reach a high fit for sensitive skin and average or low fit for everything else.

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

BABOR products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit across nearly all skin types, whereas VR products on this page mostly reach an Average fit. Furthermore, every product from VR on this page lists no fragrance, while one of the two BABOR products includes fragrance.

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

BABOR is the better choice for dry or sensitive skin because its Hydra Plus moisturizer achieves a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin and High fits for dry and sensitive skin, whereas VR's [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/pdrn) Cream only reaches an Average fit for those skin types.

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

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

For acne-prone skin, BABOR has products with a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas VR has products on this page with only an Average fit level.

### Which brand is older, VR or BABOR?

BABOR is older, having been founded in Germany in 1956, whereas VR was founded more recently in 2018.

### Do VR products contain fragrance?

VR products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Which brand makes the Enzyme Cleanser?

BABOR makes the Enzyme Cleanser, which Lovi rates as a Superior fit across all listed skin types including sensitive, acne-prone, and dry skin.

## 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/) 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
- [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
- [Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23973717/) Cellulose · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
- [Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33966113/) Ascorbic acid · Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021
- [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
- [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
- [Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128473/) Lipase · Lipids, 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
- [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
- [Glycerol crosslinked vitamin E loaded xanthan gum and gellan gum nanoemulgels for topical management of dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41224059/) Xanthan gum · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 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
- [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
- [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/) Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35279940/) Saccharide isomerate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

## The brands

- Skincare: [VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/vr)
- German skincare: [BABOR](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/babor)

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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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