# KORRES vs DOT & KEY

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KORRES and DOT & KEY are botanical and functional skincare lines known for their thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and sensorially pleasing sunscreens. The Greek brand suits dry and mature skin best with gentle, nurturing preparations like the Santorini [Grape](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/grape) Poreless Skin Cream, Greek Yoghurt [Foaming](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/foaming) Cream Cleanser, and Bounce Firming Moisturizer, whereas the Indian brand established in 2018 suits balanced, combination, and normal skin with lightweight textures such as the WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN. Ultimately, both offer protective daily care, but they differ in their signature ingredients, target skin types, and overall weight of formulation.

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 KORRES 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=pgf8e32334c0).

### Popular KORRES vs DOT & KEY products

#### KORRES

- [Foaming Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/korres/foaming-cream-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/korres/greek-yoghurt-foaming-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€23.90 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09WWT2F7R?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Velvet Skin Drink](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/korres/velvet-skin-drink/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/korres/santorini-grape-poreless-skin-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Bounce Firming Moisturizer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/korres/bounce-firming-moisturizer/for/dry-skin) — High fit

#### DOT & KEY

- [WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/dot-and-key/watermelon-cooling-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [€17.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BQN2YWN5?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

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

KORRES is better for a wider variety of skin types because the products on this page achieve High fit levels for dry, mature, and combination skin, whereas DOT & KEY offers only an Average fit across all skin types.

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

KORRES offers a broad range of cleansers and moisturizers with high Lovi fit levels for dry, mature, and combination skin, while DOT & KEY features a sunscreen with average fit across skin types. Additionally, every product on the DOT & KEY page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

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

Reviewers note that KORRES often faces high price and value concerns, whereas Dot & Key has no such affordability complaints on this page.

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

Dot & Key is unlikely to cause breakouts as its sunscreen lists no fragrance on this page, whereas Korres products on this page all contain fragrance and sometimes note skin breakouts and irritation.

### Which of the two brands offers products with fragrance, KORRES or DOT & KEY?

KORRES offers products on this page that contain fragrance, whereas every Dot & Key product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which brand has been around longer, KORRES or DOT & KEY?

KORRES has been around longer than Dot & Key, having been founded in 1996 compared to Dot & Key's founding in 2018.

### Which brand offers a cleanser suitable for dry skin with a High Lovi fit level?

KORRES offers cleansers suitable for dry skin with a High Lovi fit level, including the [Foaming](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/foaming) Cream Cleanser and the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser. Reviewers mention that these cleansers are gentle and non-stripping.

## 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
- [Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938-A comparative study on the effect of probiotics and lysates on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31021014/) Probiotics · Experimental Dermatology, 2019
- [Effect of fermentation time on the content of bioactive compounds with cosmetic and dermatological properties in Kombucha Yerba Mate extracts](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34552134/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · Scientific Reports, 2021
- [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
- [Evaluation of Cosmetic and Dermatological Properties of Kombucha-Fermented Berry Leaf Extracts Considered to Be By-Products](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35408743/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · Molecules, 2022
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [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
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22585103/) Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
- [Prebiotic Colloidal Oat Supports the Growth of Cutaneous Commensal Bacteria Including S. epidermidis and Enhances the Production of Lactic Acid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33500646/) Prebiotics · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021
- [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
- [Assessment of Cosmetic and Dermatological Properties and Safety of Use of Model Skin Tonics with Kombucha-Fermented Red Berry Extracts](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36499003/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 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
- [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
- [Why is sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) mild to the skin barrier? - An in vitro investigation based on the relative sizes of the SCI micelles and the skin aqueous pores](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17598025/) Sodium cocoyl isethionate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
- [Clinical Efficacy in Skin Hydration and Reducing Wrinkles of Nanoemulsions Containing Macadamia integrifolia Seed Oil](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38668218/) Macadamia seed oil · Nanomaterials, 2024
- [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
- [Enhancing the Cosmetic Potential of Aloe Vera Gel by Kombucha-Mediated Fermentation: Phytochemical Analysis and Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anti-Aging and Moisturizing Properties](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40807366/) Saccharomyces xylinum black tea ferment · Molecules, 2025
- [Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22152494/) Yogurt · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
- [Investigation of Controlled Release Molecular Mechanism of Oil Phase in Spilanthol Emulsion: Development and In Vitro, In Vivo Characterization](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31222590/) Spilanthes acmella flower extract · AAPS PharmSciTech, 2019
- [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
- [Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42049453/) Yogurt · In Vivo, 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/) Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211697/) Saccharide isomerate · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35279940/) Saccharide isomerate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [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: [KORRES](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/korres)
- Indian skincare: [DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/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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