# VR vs Heliocare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/vr-vs-heliocare The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Ireland. VR and Heliocare are distinct skincare options designed to support daily routines with thoughtful formulations. Enthusiasts appreciate the sensory pleasure of the first brand's moisturizers and the protective sunscreens of the Spanish brand founded in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs. The former suits combination, sensitive, and dry skin best, with a [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM for acne, while the latter suits sensitive, oily, and blemish-prone skin best, featuring fast-absorbing textures and the 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+ for acne. Ultimately, the brands differ through VR focusing on considered daily care and Heliocare delivering specialized sun defense without burdening the complexion. Heliocare is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs. This page compares some of the most popular VR and Heliocare 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=pg370f547ead). ### Popular VR vs Heliocare products #### Heliocare - [360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/heliocare/360-gel-oil-free-spf-50/for/dark-spots) — High fit #### VR - [PDRN CREAM](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/vr/pdrn-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### VR or Heliocare: which is better? Heliocare fits oily and acne-prone skin best with a High Lovi fit level, whereas VR achieves a High Lovi fit level primarily for sensitive skin. Heliocare sunscreen products on this page contain fragrance, while every VR product on this page lists no fragrance. ### What is the difference between VR and Heliocare? Heliocare fits oily, acne-prone, and dark-spotted skin at a High level with its sunscreen, while VR provides a High fit for sensitive skin with its fragrance-free moisturizer. Lovi rates Heliocare as having a Low fit for dry skin, whereas VR is rated Average for dry skin. ### Which is more affordable, VR or Heliocare? Neither VR nor Heliocare is more affordable because the products on this page do not list pricing information. ### Which causes fewer breakouts, VR or Heliocare? For acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Heliocare as having a High fit while giving VR an Average fit. Additionally, the products on this page from VR list no fragrance, whereas the Heliocare sunscreen includes fragrance. ### Between VR and Heliocare, which brand offers a fragrance-free product option? VR offers a fragrance-free product option on this page, as every product from the brand lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Heliocare includes fragrance. ### How do the country of origin and founding years compare between VR and Heliocare? VR was founded in 2018 with its country of origin not available, while Heliocare was founded in 2001 in Spain. Heliocare is owned by Cantabria Labs, whereas VR is owned independently. ### Which brand has a product with a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, VR or Heliocare? Both brands have a product on this page with a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin: VR has [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM and Heliocare has 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+. ## 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 - [A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18603326/) Ferulic acid · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008 - [Protective effects of a topical antioxidant mixture containing vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin against ultraviolet-induced photodamage in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146606/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008 - [Topical or oral administration with an extract of Polypodium leucotomos prevents acute sunburn and psoralen-induced phototoxic reactions as well as depletion of Langerhans cells in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9361129/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1997 - [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/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Inhibition of ultraviolet-induced formation of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, erythema and skin photosensitization by polypodium leucotomos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8897589/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1996 - [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 - [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023 - [Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40464749/) Ferulic acid · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025 - [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 - [Antioxidant and membrane-protective effects of the 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid-cannabigerol system on UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39778604/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025 - [Study of the soothing effects of troxerutin in alleviating skin sensitivity](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38720512/) Troxerutin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 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) - Spanish skincare: [Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/heliocare) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/skin1004-vs-vr) - [SKIN1004 vs Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/skin1004-vs-heliocare) - [Anua vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/anua-vs-vr) - [Anua vs Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/anua-vs-heliocare) - [Medicube vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/medicube-vs-vr) - [Medicube vs Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/medicube-vs-heliocare) - [The Ordinary vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/the-ordinary-vs-vr) - [The Ordinary vs Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/the-ordinary-vs-heliocare) - [Beauty of Joseon vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-vr) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-heliocare) - [COSRX vs VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/cosrx-vs-vr) - 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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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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