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COSRX vs DOT & KEY

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

COSRX and DOT & KEY are two distinct skincare lines, with the former being a Korean brand founded in 2013 and the latter an Indian brand established in 2018. COSRX is dearly loved for its expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while DOT & KEY is warmly embraced for its sensorially pleasing sunscreens and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. The Korean collection suits acne-prone and oily skin best with components that reduce cell damage and increase barrier function, whereas the Indian collection suits balanced, combination, and normal skin best due to lightweight textures like the WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN. Both brands differ in their geographical origins, foundational release years, and target skin types, though they each offer dedicated daily care.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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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 COSRX and DOT & KEY products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs DOT & KEY products

Questions and answers

COSRX or DOT & KEY: which is better?

COSRX stands out with a broad lineup tailored for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin, featuring key ingredients like snail mucin and niacinamide. Lovi rates many products on this page as having superior fit for those skin types, whereas DOT & KEY offers a much more limited selection.

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What is the difference between COSRX and DOT & KEY?

COSRX is an established South Korean brand founded in 2013 with 38 diverse products on the page that fit acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin best, whereas DOT & KEY is a newer Indian brand founded in 2018 with only one sunscreen listed on the page. Furthermore, COSRX products on this page frequently feature snail mucin and various key ingredients alongside 37 fragrance-free formulas, while DOT & KEY's single listed product also contains no fragrance.

COSRX or DOT & KEY: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers a range of sunscreens with Lovi fit levels reaching High and Superior for acne-prone, sensitive, and dry skin, whereas Dot & Key has only one sunscreen on this page with an Average fit across all skin types. COSRX sunscreens are generally well-suited for targeted skin needs, while Dot & Key's sole option provides a more basic level of care.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or DOT & KEY?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so affordability cannot be determined between COSRX and Dot & Key.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or DOT & KEY?

COSRX fits acne-prone skin with Superior to High Lovi fit levels across multiple products on this page, whereas DOT & KEY features only a single sunscreen with an Average fit for acne-prone skin. The products on this page help provide effective acne control and clearing.

Which brand has been on the market longer, COSRX or DOT & KEY?

COSRX has been on the market longer, having been founded in South Korea in 2013, whereas Dot & Key was founded in India in 2018.

Do any products from COSRX contain fragrance, and how does that compare to DOT & KEY?

COSRX has just one product with fragrance on this page, which is the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+. By comparison, every product from DOT & KEY lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the main skin types that COSRX is designed to fit best?

COSRX fits best for acne-prone skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin based on its brand-focused routines.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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