# DOT & KEY vs MAËLYS

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DOT & KEY and MAËLYS are contemporary skincare brands offering thoughtfully calibrated formulas and sensorially pleasing daily care. Founded in India in 2018 and acquired by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited in 2021, the first brand specializes in lightweight sunscreens such as the WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN, making it best suited for balanced, combination, and normal skin types. Meanwhile, the second brand is known for advanced [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum) and specialized solutions like the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum, which are designed to suit all skin types. Ultimately, while both deliver targeted care, they differ in their product focus and ideal skin affinities.

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 DOT & KEY and MAËLYS 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=pg189ccae293).

### Popular DOT & KEY vs MAËLYS products

#### DOT & KEY

- [WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dot-and-key/watermelon-cooling-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [€19.18 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B0BQN2YWN5?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

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

DOT & KEY offers average fit levels across all skin types for the products on this page, whereas MAËLYS ranges from low fit to caution.

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

DOT & KEY has an average Lovi fit across all skin types for the products on this page, whereas MAËLYS ranges from low to caution fits. Additionally, every product on the DOT & KEY page lists no fragrance, while one of the MAËLYS products includes fragrance.

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

Neither DOT & KEY nor MAËLYS can be identified as more affordable because price information is not available on this page.

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

Dot & Key is more suitable for acne-prone skin on this page, as its sunscreen achieves an Average fit level, whereas Maëlys products have Low fits for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin.

### Which brand has more products listed on this page, DOT & KEY or MAËLYS?

MAËLYS has more products listed on this page, with two items compared to one from DOT & KEY.

### Do both brands offer fragrance-free products according to this page?

Yes, both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page. Every product listed for Dot & Key contains no fragrance, and one of the two products on the page for Maëlys is also fragrance-free.

### Which company was founded more recently, DOT & KEY or MAËLYS?

DOT & KEY was founded more recently in 2018, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

## 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
- [Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33526970/) Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
- [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
- [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
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461826/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [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
- [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Glaucine · 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

- Indian skincare: [DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dot-and-key)
- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/maelys)

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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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