Vitamin C + E & Hyaluronic Acid Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
One of the cleanest UV filter profiles in the Dot & Key range. No Benzophenone-3, no Octinoxate, no fragrance, no azo dyes. The HA name mismatch is the primary concern and should be corrected.
- Daily sun protection
- Fragrance free routines
- Relying on the SPF claim without independent evidence
₹449-₹749 • Analysed 11 June 2026
SPF 50+ with PA++++ and a five-filter system is excellent protection for India's high-UV environment. No Benzophenone-3, no Octinoxate, and no fragrance make this a strong choice for daily use, including for sensitive skin types.
This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.
At a glance
What was checked
Each claim checked against publicly available evidence: published test reports, the ingredient list, and regulatory data.
Multi-filter system supports the claim but no published test report on brand PDP.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a recognised stable Vitamin C derivative with published efficacy for brightening.
Hyaluronic Acid does not appear in the current published INCI list on dotandkey.com.
Score breakdown
Public Evidence Score across 5 pillars. Open any row for the full rationale.
Ingredient SafetyExcellent28/30Clean allergen profile with a fragrance free formula.
All UV filters are modern and photostable: Uvinul A Plus (UVA), Ethylhexyl Triazone (UVB), Tinosorb S (broad-spectrum), Tinosorb M (broad-spectrum organic-mineral hybrid), and Titanium Dioxide (physical). No Benzophenone-3, no Octinoxate, no fragrance, no azo dyes. This is one of the cleanest UV filter profiles in the Dot & Key range. Isododecane is a volatile silicone that evaporates on application. Sodium Gluconate is a biodegradable chelating agent - a better choice than EDTA. Minor deduction for the name mismatch creating a consumer safety ambiguity.
Formula LogicExcellent23/25SPF 50+ PA++++ with five complementary UV filters covering UVA I, UVA II, and UVB.
SPF 50+ PA++++ with five complementary UV filters covering UVA I, UVA II, and UVB. Tinosorb M functions as both organic and mineral filter. Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable Vitamin C derivative that converts to active Vitamin C in skin - brightening activity is real but more gradual than L-Ascorbic Acid. Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) and Citrus Sinensis extracts add natural antioxidants. Niacinamide contributes anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating benefit. Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) supports antioxidant protection.
Claims EvidenceStrong20/25Good evidence for stated claims based on public information.
SPF 50+ PA++++ is claimed and the multi-filter system substantiates broad-spectrum protection. The brand does not publish an SPF test report. The full ingredient list is published on dotandkey.com. One transparency concern: the product is named 'Vitamin C + E & Hyaluronic Acid Sunscreen' but Hyaluronic Acid does not appear in the current published ingredient list. The Vitamin C form is Ascorbyl Glucoside, not L-Ascorbic Acid - a meaningful potency difference not communicated in the name.
Test TransparencyGrade CGood11/15No SPF test certificate published on brand PDP.
No SPF test certificate published on brand PDP. SPF and PA claims are made without consumer-accessible test data. Formula logic supports the claim but independent verification is not available to the consumer.
Consumer ClarityExcellent5/5Full INCI list published on dotandkey.com.
Full INCI list published on dotandkey.com. Ingredient purposes are reasonably clear. Minor deduction waived given overall clarity; however the HA name gap is noted in claims check.
Ingredient list
28 ingredients · INCI order
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua |
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate |
Ethylhexyl Triazone |
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate |
Dibutyl Adipate |
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate |
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine |
Isododecane |
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
Dicaprylyl Carbonate |
Glycerin |
Titanium Dioxide |
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol |
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate |
Propanediol |
Ascorbyl Glucoside |
Citrus Sinensis (Blood Orange) Fruit Extract |
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract |
Niacinamide |
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch |
Polyacrylate-13 |
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 |
Sodium Gluconate |
Xanthan Gum |
Disodium EDTA |
Tocopheryl Acetate |
Phenoxyethanol |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Regulatory screen
Each ingredient mapped against 10 global regulatory authorities
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Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
Claims check
Each marketing claim assessed against publicly available evidence
Multi-filter system supports the claim but no published test report on brand PDP.
Mentioned only
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a recognised stable Vitamin C derivative with published efficacy for brightening.
Evidence visible
Hyaluronic Acid does not appear in the current published INCI list on dotandkey.com.
Missing
What would improve this score
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
- ○Published SPF 50+ test certificate
- ○Clarification on Hyaluronic Acid claim in product name
One of the cleanest UV filter profiles in the Dot & Key range. No Benzophenone-3, no Octinoxate, no fragrance, no azo dyes. The HA name mismatch is the primary concern and should be corrected.
Full methodology
- What global regulations say about each ingredient
- What toxicology evidence shows at cosmetic concentrations
- What formula concentration context changes
- What the product format and leave-on contact time changes
- What the stated user group needs
- What published test evidence confirms
- What the brand is claiming vs what evidence supports
