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Dot & Key
Cica + Niacinamide Sunscreen, In-Vivo Tested SPF 50+ PA++++
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 595.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Use 15 minutes before stepping out Apply on face, neck & other body parts Re-apply every 2-3 hours Plays well under makeup PRO TIP: Use it even when indoors, or out on a cloudy day
What's inside
Ingredients List
25 trigger at least one check · 44 trigger none · 1 could not be identified
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen6
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Octocrylene, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen6
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Anti-Aging2
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Lecithin
Sun Protection7
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Octocrylene, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Cocoate, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →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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