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SKIN1004 vs DOT & KEY

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

SKIN1004 and DOT & KEY are distinct skincare brands offering dedicated daily care with targeted formulations. The Korean house of SKIN1004 centers its toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone and oily skin, whereas the Indian house of DOT & KEY is warmly embraced for sensorially pleasing sunscreens that suit balanced, combination, and normal skin best. While both brands feature standout sunscreens like the WATERMELON COOLING SUNSCREEN, the former addresses complex concerns such as dark spots and maturity through specialized toners, while the latter focuses on lightweight daily protection.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. 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 SKIN1004 and DOT & KEY products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs DOT & KEY products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or DOT & KEY: which is better?

SKIN1004 is the better choice on this page because it offers a wide range of well-rated products and routines tailored for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, whereas DOT & KEY features only a single sunscreen with Average fit levels.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and DOT & KEY?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of soothing sunscreens, cleansers, toners, and masks that fit acne-prone, oily, and combination skin best, whereas DOT & KEY features a single sunscreen on this page with average fit levels across all skin types.

SKIN1004 or DOT & KEY: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreen, SKIN1004 is a better choice on this page because its sunscreen achieves a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and combination skin, whereas DOT & KEY achieves only an Average fit across all skin types.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or DOT & KEY?

The provided page details do not mention pricing or affordability for either SKIN1004 or DOT & KEY.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or DOT & KEY?

SKIN1004 offers a wide range of products with varying fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as Superior fits in select sunscreens and toners, whereas DOT & KEY features only a single sunscreen with an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

When were SKIN1004 and DOT & KEY founded and who owns them?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and has been owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas DOT & KEY was founded in India in 2018 and is owned by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited.

Do SKIN1004 and DOT & KEY products contain fragrance?

Every SKIN1004 and DOT & KEY product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients featured across SKIN1004 products?

The key ingredients featured across the products on this page for SKIN1004 are Centella asiatica, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, and Panthenol.

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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