# VR vs the purest

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/vr-vs-the-purest

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

VR and the purest are thoughtfully crafted skincare lines that offer distinctive approaches to daily routines. VR is known for the sensory pleasure of its moisturizers and the considered design of its formulas, suiting combination, sensitive, and dry skin best, with a [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM for acne-prone skin. The purest is cherished for gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully composed formulas, perfectly suiting sensitive, dry, and combination skin, alongside reliable daily support for acne-prone skin. While both refine their offerings or earn praise through consistent performance, they differ in their sensory focus versus mild nature.

This page compares some of the most popular VR and the purest 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=pg2c52d0a913).

### Popular VR vs the purest products

#### VR

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

#### the purest

- [solutions](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/the-purest/solutions/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

### VR vs the purest moisturizers

#### VR

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

#### the purest

- [solutions](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/the-purest/solutions/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### VR or the purest: which is better?

For sensitive skin, both VR and the purest have products that Lovi rates as a High fit. However, VR is the better choice overall because every product on this page is fragrance-free, whereas the solutions moisturizer from the purest contains fragrance.

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

VR has a High fit for sensitive skin on Lovi and leaves all the products on this page completely fragrance-free, whereas the purest includes fragrance in its solutions moisturizer.

### VR or the purest: which moisturizer is better?

For sensitive skin, both VR and the purest have a High Lovi fit for their moisturizers. However, the products on this page by VR are fragrance-free, whereas the solutions moisturizer by the purest contains fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, VR or the purest?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of VR and the purest.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, VR or the purest?

VR has a High fit for sensitive skin and lists no fragrance in the products on this page, while the purest includes fragrance. Therefore, VR is more likely to cause fewer breakouts for sensitive users.

### Which brand is older, VR or the purest?

VR is older than the purest, having been founded in 2018 compared to the purest which was founded in 2020.

### Which brand includes fragrance in its moisturizer, VR or the purest?

The purest includes fragrance in its moisturizer, while VR lists no fragrance in the products on this page.

### Which company owns the purest skincare brand?

The purest is owned by Evly Pharma Cosmetics.

## 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
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [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
- [High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684194/) Witch hazel · Phytochemistry, 2001
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica · Molecules, 2023
- [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
- [Antiaging, Brightening, and Antioxidant Efficacy of Fermented Bilberry Extract (Vaccinium myrtillus): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39064646/) Vaccinium myrtillus · Nutrients, 2024
- [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
- [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
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/vr)
- Skincare: [the purest](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/the-purest)

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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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