# VR vs DOT & KEY

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/compare/vr-vs-dot-and-key

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

VR and DOT & KEY are two distinct skincare lines known for sensorially pleasing products and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. VR best suits combination, sensitive, and dry skin, relying on considered design, while DOT & KEY offers lightweight textures for balanced, combination, and normal skin. For acne-prone skin, the former provides the [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM, whereas the latter highlights the WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN. Ultimately, the brands differ through their specific ingredient focuses and targeted daily care benefits.

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 VR 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=pgdb27e627e0).

### Popular VR vs DOT & KEY products

#### VR

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

#### DOT & KEY

- [WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/dot-and-key/watermelon-cooling-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [CA$19.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BQN2YWN5?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

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

VR has a High fit for sensitive skin with [PDRN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/pdrn) CREAM, while DOT & KEY has an Average fit for sensitive skin with WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN. Both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page.

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

VR and DOT & KEY are both independent brands founded in 2018, and the products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients. For sensitive skin, Lovi rates VR's PDRN Cream as High, while DOT & KEY's Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen receives an Average fit level.

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

Neither brand has pricing information available on this page, so affordability cannot be compared here.

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

VR and DOT & KEY are tied for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates both brands as Average for this skin type.

### Were VR and DOT & KEY founded in the same year?

Yes, VR and DOT & KEY were both founded in 2018.

### How does the ownership of VR differ from that of DOT & KEY?

VR is owned by an independent company, whereas DOT & KEY has been owned by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited since 2021. Both brands were founded in 2018.

### Do any products from either VR or DOT & KEY contain fragrance?

No, every product on this page from both VR and DOT & KEY lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## 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
- [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
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [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: [VR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/vr)
- Indian skincare: [DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/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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