# Asarai vs DOT & KEY

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/compare/asarai-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 France.

Asarai and DOT & KEY are distinct skincare collections that offer unique daily rituals and protective care. Asarai is cherished for its nutrient-rich [clay](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/clay) masks and deeply restorative formulas, suiting balanced, dry, and combination skin best with gentle botanical bases, while DOT & KEY is warmly embraced for its sensorially pleasing sunscreens and calibrated formulas, suiting balanced, combination, and normal skin best through lightweight textures. Both choices address acne-prone skin through specific options like the Earth Tones Face Mask and the WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN, differing primarily as the former delivers thoughtful hydration while the latter focuses on protective daily care without heaviness.

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 Asarai 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=pgd171262cc4).

### Popular Asarai vs DOT & KEY products

#### Asarai

- [Earth Tones Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/asarai/earth-tones-face-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

#### DOT & KEY

- [WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/dot-and-key/watermelon-cooling-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [€24.96 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0BQN2YWN5?tag=lovi-care-web-product06-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

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

Both Asarai and DOT & KEY offer products on this page that achieve an Average fit for all skin types. Additionally, every product listed for both brands contains no fragrance.

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

Both Asarai and DOT & KEY offer fragrance-free formulations with average Lovi fit levels across all skin types for the products on this page. Asarai features an earth tones face mask, while DOT & KEY provides a watermelon cooling sunscreen.

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

Neither Asarai nor DOT & KEY is clearly more affordable because the public page for these brands does not list product prices.

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

Both Asarai and DOT & KEY offer products on this page that achieve an Average fit for acne-prone skin, meaning neither brand has a clear advantage in preventing breakouts.

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

Asarai was founded in 2018, while DOT & KEY was also founded in 2018 in India.

### Which company owns DOT & KEY and when was it acquired?

DOT & KEY is owned by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited, which acquired the brand in 2021 after it was founded in India in 2018.

### Do products from Asarai and DOT & KEY contain fragrance?

Both Asarai and DOT & KEY offer products on this page that list no fragrance in their 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
- [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011
- [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
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [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 retrospective assessment and comparison of the effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide; the combination of topical niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid; and the combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin in acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32390309/) Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract · Dermatologic Therapy, 2020
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38611819/) Betaine · Molecules, 2024
- [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
- [The use of different concentrations of betaine as a reducing irritation agent in soaps monitored visually and non-invasively](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12535284/) Betaine · Skin Research and Technology, 2003
- [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: [Asarai](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/asarai)
- Indian skincare: [DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/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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