# Carotone vs Vasanti

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/compare/carotone-vs-vasanti

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Carotone and Vasanti are distinct skincare choices, with the former loved for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/serum) and carefully crafted formulas and the Canadian brand founded in 1999 cherished for its gentle exfoliants and meticulously balanced formulas that renew the complexion. Carotone suits dry, normal, and combination skin best, while its counterpart suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin types best. Standout products for acne-prone skin from each include a Brightening Cream and the Brighten Up! Exfoliator. The two differ as regular use of the first supports a radiant and even complexion, whereas the second consistently delivers reliable results through thoughtful formulation.

Vasanti is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1999.

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This page compares some of the most popular Carotone and Vasanti 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=pg068c0cdb3e).

### Popular Carotone vs Vasanti products

#### Vasanti

- [Brighten Up! Exfoliator](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/vasanti/brighten-up-exfoliator/for/dry-skin) — High fit

#### Carotone

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

## Questions and answers

### Carotone or Vasanti: which is better?

Vasanti has a High fit for dry skin, while Carotone has an Average fit across all skin types on this page. Every product on the Carotone page lists no fragrance, whereas the Vasanti product includes fragrance.

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

Carotone and Vasanti differ in their formulation and skin fit, as the products on this page for Carotone have no fragrance and achieve an Average fit for dry skin, whereas Vasanti features fragrance in its Brighten Up! Exfoliator, which achieves a High fit for dry skin.

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

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so neither Carotone nor Vasanti can be identified as more affordable.

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

Carotone and Vasanti both have an Average fit on acne-prone skin for the products on this page, so neither brand stands out as better for preventing breakouts. Lovi rates the Brightening Cream by Carotone and the Brighten Up! Exfoliator by Vasanti identically for acne-prone skin.

### Which skincare brand is older, Carotone or Vasanti?

Vasanti is older than Carotone, having been founded in Canada in 1999 compared to Carotone which was founded in 2009.

### Which brand includes fragrance in its products, Carotone or Vasanti?

Vasanti includes fragrance in the Brighten Up! Exfoliator on this page, while Carotone lists no fragrance in every product on this page.

### Where was the parent company of Carotone founded compared to Vasanti?

The parent company of Vasanti was founded in Canada in 1999, whereas the founding location for Carotone's parent company is not available.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [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
- [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
- [Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25876142/) Papain · Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
- [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
- [The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11737128/) Aluminum oxide · Dermatologic Surgery, 2001
- [Starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films as active beauty masks with papain incorporation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36652986/) Carica papaya · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 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

## The brands

- Skincare: [Carotone](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/carotone)
- Canadian skincare: [Vasanti](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/vasanti)

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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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