# DOT & KEY skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dot-and-key The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands. DOT & KEY is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2018 and owned by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited since 2021. DOT & KEY is warmly embraced for its sensorially pleasing sunscreens and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. Its products suit balanced, combination, and normal skin best due to their lightweight textures. For those managing acne-prone skin, the WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN stands out as a reliable daily essential. Across the collection, the brand focuses on delivering protective daily care without heaviness. This page covers some of the most popular DOT & KEY products; for the whole DOT & KEY range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg90d6f8493e). ### DOT & KEY sunscreens #### Sunscreens - [WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/dot-and-key/watermelon-cooling-sunscreen/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [€19.18 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0BQN2YWN5?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## Questions and answers ### Is DOT & KEY worth it? Yes, DOT & KEY is worth considering as Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, all DOT & KEY products on this page are formulated without fragrance. ### What are DOT & KEY's best products? DOT & KEY offers the Watermelon Cooling Sunscreen on this page. Lovi rates the DOT & KEY-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Which DOT & KEY sunscreen is best for sensitive skin? WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN is the best choice listed, and Lovi rates it Average for sensitive skin. Every one of the DOT & KEY products on this page is free of added fragrance. ### Does DOT & KEY cause breakouts? DOT & KEY is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Every DOT & KEY product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Is DOT & KEY fragrance-free? Yes, every DOT & KEY product on this page is fragrance-free. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for most skin types, including sensitive and dry skin. ### What are the key ingredients in DOT & KEY products? DOT & KEY products contain key ingredients such as [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid), which helps improve skin quality and provides anti-aging effects, and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/glycerin), which supports skin hydration and barrier function. Lovi rates the DOT & KEY-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. [Drug Delivery, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) ### How do I build a DOT & KEY skincare routine? To build a skincare routine with DOT & KEY, shoppers can choose products that suit their specific skin needs, as Lovi rates DOT & KEY-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from DOT & KEY on this page is formulated without added fragrance. ### Where can I buy DOT & KEY, and how much does it cost? DOT & KEY products on this page are available in the Netherlands, with prices ranging from €19.18 to €19.18. Founded in India in 2018, the brand has been owned by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited since 2021. ### What are good alternatives to DOT & KEY? Good alternatives to DOT & KEY include Minimalist, A+, Deconstruct, and Biluma, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. For dry skin, Lovi rates a Minimalist-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, a Minimalist-focused routine is rated Superior by Lovi. ### DOT & KEY vs Minimalist: which is better? DOT & KEY is better than Minimalist for dry skin, where Lovi rates the DOT & KEY routine Superior and the Minimalist routine High. For sensitive skin, Lovi also rates the DOT & KEY routine Superior and the Minimalist routine High. For oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, both brands tie with Lovi fit levels of Superior. ### Who owns DOT & KEY, and where is it from? DOT & KEY is an Indian brand founded in 2018, owned by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited since 2021. ### Is DOT & KEY cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list DOT & KEY as cruelty-free. ## Research behind DOT & KEY's 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 - [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 - [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 - [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 ## Similar brands - Indian skincare: [Minimalist](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/minimalist) - Indian skincare: [A+](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/a) - Indian skincare: [Deconstruct](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/deconstruct) - Indian skincare: [Biluma](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/biluma) ## Compare DOT & KEY - [SKIN1004 vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/skin1004-vs-dot-and-key) - [Anua vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/anua-vs-dot-and-key) - [Medicube vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/medicube-vs-dot-and-key) - [The Ordinary vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/the-ordinary-vs-dot-and-key) - [Beauty of Joseon vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-dot-and-key) - [COSRX vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/cosrx-vs-dot-and-key) - [CeraVe vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/cerave-vs-dot-and-key) - [La Roche-Posay vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-dot-and-key) - [Dr. Althea vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/dr-althea-vs-dot-and-key) - [Some By Mi vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/some-by-mi-vs-dot-and-key) - [Torriden vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/torriden-vs-dot-and-key) - [celimax vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/celimax-vs-dot-and-key) - [Purito vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/purito-vs-dot-and-key) - [Cetaphil vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/cetaphil-vs-dot-and-key) - [Paula's Choice vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/paula-s-choice-vs-dot-and-key) - [Neutrogena vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/neutrogena-vs-dot-and-key) - [Kiehl's vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/kiehl-s-vs-dot-and-key) - [Caudalie vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/caudalie-vs-dot-and-key) - [Dermalogica vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/dermalogica-vs-dot-and-key) - [Good Molecules vs DOT & KEY](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/good-molecules-vs-dot-and-key) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/d-alba) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its 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 these ratings: 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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