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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 brands founded in 2013 and 2018, respectively. The Korean brand is known for its targeted serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit acne-prone and sensitive skin. Meanwhile, the Indian brand is embraced for its sensorially pleasing sunscreens and lightweight formulas that best suit balanced, combination, and normal skin. While both offer thoughtful daily care, they differ in their core ingredient philosophies and ideal skin types.

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 offers a much wider range of products that achieve superior fit levels for skin types like acne-prone and sensitive skin compared to DOT & KEY. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and gentle care with key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and snail mucin.

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What is the difference between COSRX and DOT & KEY?

COSRX offers a wide variety of skincare products tailored for acne-prone and sensitive skin, whereas DOT & KEY features a single sunscreen on this page with average fit levels across all skin types.

COSRX or DOT & KEY: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers multiple sunscreens with high Lovi fit levels across various skin types, such as the Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen and Aloe Soothing Sun Cream, whereas DOT & KEY features only a single sunscreen with average fit levels across all skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or DOT & KEY?

This page does not compare the prices or affordability of COSRX and DOT & KEY products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or DOT & KEY?

COSRX is well suited for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page help with effective acne control and clearing. DOT & KEY does not list a specific fit for acne-prone skin.

When were COSRX and DOT & KEY founded and who owns them?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and has been owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024. DOT & KEY was founded in 2018 in India and is owned by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited.

Which brand offers a greater variety of products on this page?

COSRX offers a greater variety of products on this page compared to Dot & Key. The products on this page from COSRX include numerous cleansers, moisturizers, serums, toners, sunscreens, and masks, whereas Dot & Key only lists a single sunscreen.

Do any products from COSRX or DOT & KEY contain fragrance?

Almost all products on this page list no fragrance, except for the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ by COSRX.

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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