Dot & Key Cica + Niacinamide Sunscreen: Dermatocare review
Dot & Key Cica + Niacinamide Sunscreen is non-tinted, built on 3 new-gen + 3 old-gen + 1 mineral filters, and covers UVB, UVA, Pollution Support, but not Blue light, Visible light, Infra-Red. It's aligned to oily, dry, combination/normal non-sensitive skin for preventing ageing/tanning. In-vivo test published for SPF 50 and PA rating PA++++.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Dry, Combination/Normal
Skin concern Uneven dull skin, Fine lines/Wrinkles, No skin issues(18-25 years)
Key Ingredients Mexoryl SX, Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Specs Affordable, Fragrance Free, Has silicone
Coverage In vivo, UVB, UVA, Pollution Support
Life stage
Formula highlight
- New generation chemical filters - Mexoryl SX, Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150
- Old chemical filters - Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene
- Mineral filter - Titanium Dioxide
- Not Tinted
- Barrier repair ingredient - Ceramides
- Anti-aging ingredients - Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Soothing ingredient - Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
- Hydrating ingredient - Sodium Hyaluronate
Keep in mind
- Contains Octinoxate which is listed in our Ingredients Under Review database.
- No visible or blue light protection, and does not cover IR.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Consult Doctor - Contains Octinoxate, which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database. Please consult your physician before using this product.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full details.
Yes. It contains ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Apply a coin-sized amount as the final step of your morning skincare routine before makeup, and reapply every 2 hours when outdoors. For detailed tips on amounts, reapplication, and ingredient pairing, read our Sunscreens Guide.
Ingredient list
Aqua, Water (and) Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (and) Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (and) Octocrylene (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Phosphate Ester (and) Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide (and) Silica (and) Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (and) Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Ethylhexyl Triazone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Xylitylglucoside (and) Anhydroxylitol (and) Xylitol, Sorbitan Stearate (and) Sucrose Cocoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (and) Dimethicone (and) Trideceth-6 (and) PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Allantoin, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin (and) Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide (and) Ceramide 1, 2,3,4,6II (and) Cholesterol (and) 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aqua (and) Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract (and) Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate (and) Citric acid (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium sorbate, Glycerin (and) Aqua (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Carbomer (and) Polysorbate 20 (and) Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (and) Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin.
Source: https://www.dotandkey.com/products/cica-calming-mattifying-sunscreen-spf-50-pa
Date: 20 August 2026
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