Mamaearth Bye Bye Blemishes* Face Wash with Mulberry and Vitamin C for Even Skin Tone vs Dot & Key Vitamin C Foaming Face Wash

Mamaearth

Dot & Key

A face wash built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face wash built around Niacinamide and AHA, for antioxidant protection and pollution defence.

Face wash

22 ingredients

27 ingredients

Brand price

INR 285.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 295.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin E2
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Glucose, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Xylitol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Menthol, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Menthol, Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate-33, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Parfum

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Mentha Piperita Oil, Menthol, Tocopherol

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyacrylate-33
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium PCA
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hydrating
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Triethanolamine
Cleansing
2 / 0
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Xanthan Gum
Cleansing
0-1 / —
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil →
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate →