# VR vs Carotone

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

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

VR and Carotone are distinct skincare lines recognized for their considered design, targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum), and carefully crafted formulas. Enthusiasts deeply appreciate the sensory pleasure of moisturizers from the first brand alongside the radiant, even complexion supported by regular use of the second brand. Both options suit dry and combination skin best, while sensitive skin aligns well with the former and normal skin aligns with the latter. They primarily differ in their ideal skin matches and standout solutions for acne-prone skin, such as the [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/pdrn) cream and the Brightening Cream.

This page compares some of the most popular VR and Carotone 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=pge4c99f1f33).

### Popular VR vs Carotone products

#### VR

- [PDRN CREAM](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/vr/pdrn-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€19.94 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FCMH43M9?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### Carotone

- [Brightening Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/carotone/brightening-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### VR or Carotone: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as the products on this page for both VR and Carotone achieve an Average fit across most skin types, though VR reaches a High fit for sensitive skin with its [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM. Both brands also share the benefit of having no fragrance listed in their ingredients.

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

VR and Carotone are both independent or corporate-backed brands featuring fragrance-free products on this page, but they offer different formulations with varying Lovi fit levels across skin types. For sensitive skin, Lovi rates VR PDRN CREAM as High and Carotone Brightening Cream as Average.

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

Neither VR nor Carotone can be compared for affordability because the provided page facts do not include price information for the products on this page.

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

Neither brand causes fewer breakouts overall, because both VR and Carotone feature products on this page rated as Average for acne-prone skin.

### When were VR and Carotone founded?

VR was founded in 2018, while Carotone was established in 2009. Both brands are independently positioned on this page with fragrance-free formulations.

### Which companies own VR and Carotone?

VR is owned by an independent company, while Carotone is owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour.

### Do products from VR and Carotone contain fragrance?

Both brands are free from added scents, as every product from VR and Carotone on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## 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/) 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 vitamin a · 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
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol vitamin a · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Skin barrier disruption by sodium lauryl sulfate-exposure alters the expressions of involucrin, transglutaminase 1, profilaggrin, and kallikreins during the repair phase in human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18007579/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
- [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
- [Changes in Skin Barrier Function after Repeated Exposition to Phospholipid-Based Surfactants and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate In Vivo and Corneocyte Surface Analysis by Atomic Force Microscopy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33804924/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [A novel model of inflammatory pain in human skin involving topical application of sodium lauryl sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20358390/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Inflammation Research, 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
- [Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30637727/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [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

## The brands

- Skincare: [VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/vr)
- Skincare: [Carotone](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/carotone)

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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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