# VR vs grace & stella

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/vr-vs-grace-and-stella

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VR and grace & stella are two thoughtful skincare lines offering distinct daily rituals for the complexion. The first brand is known for sensorially pleasing moisturizers and considered formulas, suiting combination, sensitive, and dry skin best with standout options like its [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand from 2016 is celebrated for nourishing eye products and moisturizers that suit all skin types, featuring helpful items such as the Under Eye Mask and [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum). Ultimately, the two lines differ in their primary formulation focus and skin-type recommendations while both remaining dedicated to healthy-looking results.

grace & stella is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Gravitiq since 2022.

[graceandstella.com](https://www.graceandstella.com/pages/faq) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/gravitiq/__cAcLAYVXizPoeM7P-lpcSTukNbDz1463zb8cbxeIerY) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/484071-94) [preqin.com](https://www.preqin.com/data/profile/asset/gravitiq-holdings--inc-/454659)

This page compares some of the most popular VR and grace & stella 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=pg494bbaca46).

### Popular VR vs grace & stella products

#### grace & stella

- [Under Eye Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/grace-and-stella/under-eye-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — [€16.45 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B0CYCFRZKD?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hyaluronic Acid Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/grace-and-stella/hyaluronic-acid-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

#### VR

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

## Questions and answers

### VR or grace & stella: which is better?

grace & stella fits most skin types better than VR, earning High to Superior Lovi ratings across almost all categories with its Under Eye Mask and [Hyaluronic Acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum). VR only reaches a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin with its [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM. Neither brand includes fragrance in the products on this page.

### What is the difference between VR and grace & stella?

grace & stella generally achieves higher Lovi fit levels across most skin types with its Under Eye Mask and Hyaluronic Acid Serum compared to VR, which mainly offers average fits with its PDRN CREAM. Additionally, sodium hyaluronate helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### VR or grace & stella: which moisturizer is better?

grace & stella has higher Lovi fit levels for moisturizers like its Hyaluronic Acid Serum, which achieves a High fit for dry and sensitive skin. VR offers PDRN CREAM, which reaches a High fit only for sensitive skin and an Average fit for most other skin types. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### Which is more affordable, VR or grace & stella?

Neither VR nor grace & stella share pricing information for the products on this page, so affordability cannot be compared.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, VR or grace & stella?

grace & stella fits acne-prone skin with High or Superior Lovi levels across its products on this page, while VR fits it at an Average level. Both brands offer products with no fragrance.

### How do the founding years and company ownership compare between VR and grace & stella?

VR was founded in 2018 and is independently owned, while grace & stella was founded in 2016 in Canada and has been owned by Gravitiq since 2022.

### Which brand offers a fragrance-free PDRN cream and Hyaluronic Acid Serum?

VR offers a fragrance-free PDRN CREAM, while grace & stella offers a fragrance-free Hyaluronic Acid Serum.

### How does the Lovi fit level for oily skin compare between VR's moisturizer and grace & stella's products?

For oily skin, Lovi rates VR's PDRN CREAM as Low, whereas grace & stella's Under Eye Mask reaches a Superior fit and their Hyaluronic Acid Serum reaches an Average fit.

## 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
- [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
- [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
- [Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38606717/) Trehalose · Skin Research and Technology, 2024
- [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/ie/brands/vr)
- Canadian skincare: [grace & stella](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/grace-and-stella)

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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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