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Elemis vs VR

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

Elemis and VR are distinct skincare brands that cater to refined daily routines. Elemis, a British line founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, is celebrated for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refreshing toners, and more, all anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea. Meanwhile, enthusiasts deeply appreciate VR for the sensory pleasure of its moisturizers and the considered design of its formulas. The former suits mature and dry skin best, whereas the latter suits combination, sensitive, and dry skin best.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs VR products

Elemis vs VR moisturizers

Questions and answers

Elemis or VR: which is better?

Elemis stands out for its extensive range of products that suit mature and dry skin types best, while VR offers a single product called PDRN CREAM that has a high fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention Elemis for hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture, though it has a high price point.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Elemis and VR?

Elemis is a brand founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019, while VR was founded in 2018 as an independent company. The products on this page for Elemis include hydrating moisturizers and feature key ingredients like glycerin, whereas VR offers products such as PDRN Cream and has no fragrance listed in its ingredients on this page.

Elemis or VR: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers a wider range of moisturizers with hydrating properties, such as the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream which has a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin, compared to VR which features only the PDRN CREAM with a High fit for sensitive skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Elemis or VR?

Elemis products on this page often come with a high price point, whereas VR offers more budget-friendly options.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or VR?

VR has no products on this page specifically rated for causing or preventing breakouts, while Elemis includes products with varying fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as the Papaya Enzyme Peel with a High fit.

How does the product variety and range of skin type fittings compare between Elemis and VR?

Elemis offers a wide variety of products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin, whereas VR features only a single moisturizer with High fit for sensitive skin.

What are the main fragrance differences between Elemis and VR products according to their ingredients?

Elemis products on this page frequently include fragrance, with only 4 out of 22 listing no fragrance in their ingredients. In contrast, every VR product on this page lists no fragrance.

Which brand has been established longer and what is their ownership background?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas VR was founded more recently in 2018 and is independently owned.

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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