# Azclear vs DOT & KEY

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Azclear and DOT & KEY are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations and targeted daily care. Azclear offers soothing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/serum) and a standout Medicated Lotion that suit sensitive, acne-prone, and reactive skin best through gentle, balancing care. In contrast, the Indian brand DOT & KEY, founded in 2018 and acquired by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited in 2021, delivers sensorially pleasing sunscreens with lightweight textures, including the WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN, that suit balanced, combination, and normal skin. While both prioritize protective care without heaviness, they differ as one focuses on nurturing reactive complexions and the other on lightweight daily defense.

DOT & KEY is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2018 and owned by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited since 2021.

This page compares some of the most popular Azclear and DOT & KEY 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=pg728d797be4).

### Popular Azclear vs DOT & KEY products

#### Azclear

- [Medicated Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/azclear/medicated-lotion/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

#### DOT & KEY

- [WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/dot-and-key/watermelon-cooling-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Azclear or DOT & KEY: which is better?

Azclear has a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin with its Medicated Lotion, while DOT & KEY averages an Average fit for all skin types on this page. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### What is the difference between Azclear and DOT & KEY?

Azclear has a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin with its Medicated Lotion, while DOT & KEY has an Average Lovi fit for that skin type with its WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, Azclear or DOT & KEY?

This page does not provide pricing information for Azclear or DOT & KEY, so affordability cannot be compared here.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Azclear or DOT & KEY?

Azclear Medicated Lotion has a High fit for oily acne-prone skin on Lovi, whereas DOT & KEY Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen has an Average fit for it. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps manage acne breakouts and post-inflammatory marks.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### When were Azclear and DOT & KEY founded?

Azclear was founded in 2010, while DOT & KEY was founded in India in 2018.

### Which company owns Azclear and which company owns DOT & KEY?

Azclear is owned by Ego Pharmaceuticals, while DOT & KEY is owned by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited.

### Do Azclear and DOT & KEY products contain fragrance?

Azclear and DOT & KEY products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Both brands help keep routines simple by avoiding added scents.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) Hyaluronic acid · Drug Delivery, 2017
- [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
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [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
- [Inhibition of TRPV1 prevented skin irritancy induced by phenoxyethanol. A preliminary in vitro and in vivo study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168163/) Phenoxyethanol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3819071/) Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1987
- [Mitigation of ultraviolet-induced erythema and inflammation by para-hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39138602/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40911743/) Ethylhexyl salicylate · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- Skincare: [Azclear](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/azclear)
- Indian skincare: [DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/dot-and-key)

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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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