# VR vs MAËLYS

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/vr-vs-maelys

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

VR and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines recognized for their thoughtful care and daily utility. The former offers sensory-pleasing moisturizers and considered formulas best suited for combination, sensitive, and dry skin, whereas the latter is loved for targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best. For acne-prone skin, the first brand features the [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM as its standout solution, while the second relies on the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for concerns like dark spots. Ultimately, both brands continually refine their specialized offerings to meet evolving daily needs.

This page compares some of the most popular VR and MAËLYS 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=pg54dfb02e09).

### Popular VR vs MAËLYS products

#### VR

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

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### VR or MAËLYS: which is better?

VR is better for sensitive skin, where Lovi gives it a High fit level, whereas MAËLYS products on this page have Low or Caution fits for all skin types. Additionally, every product from VR lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

VR offers fragrance-free products on this page, while half of MAËLYS products include fragrance. Additionally, VR features a high Lovi fit for sensitive skin with its [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/pdrn) cream, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have low or caution fit levels across various skin types.

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

I cannot answer that question because the provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing information for VR or MAËLYS.

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

VR is better for skin prone to breakouts, as Lovi rates its PDRN Cream as having an Average fit for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS products on this page receive Low fits for acne-prone skin.

### How do the founding years and parent companies of VR and MAËLYS compare?

VR was founded in 2018 and is owned by an independent company, whereas MAËLYS was founded a year earlier in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

### Which brand has products that are entirely free of fragrance according to the page?

VR has products that are entirely free of fragrance on this page, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in one of its two products.

### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin differ between VR's PDRN Cream and MAËLYS's RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum?

Both VR's PDRN Cream and MAËLYS's RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) achieve an Average Lovi fit level for dry skin. Every product on this page from VR lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas MAËLYS's RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum contains fragrance.

## 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
- [Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33526970/) Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [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
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461826/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [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/sa/brands/vr)
- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/maelys)

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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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