Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser: A Low pH Foam Cleanser Guide Before You Buy
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The cleanser is the least glamorous step in a K-beauty routine, but it is the one you repeat every single day, so it is worth choosing with some care. Round Lab's 1025 Dokdo Cleanser is a foam cleanser from the brand's 1025 Dokdo line, which Round Lab presents as its mild, basic range. This guide sticks to what Round Lab says on its product page and looks at where the cleanser could sit in a simple morning and night routine.
What Round Lab says about it
According to Round Lab, the 1025 Dokdo Cleanser has a low acidic pH of 5.0 to 6.0. The brand describes the texture as both foamy and creamy, and says the cleanser gently purifies the skin and removes excess sebum and impurities while keeping the skin's moisture balance. Round Lab lists it as unscented.
On skin type, the product page lists sensitive skin first. The summary we collected is cut off after that, so check the full skin-type list on the brand page if you are shopping for a specific concern.
It is listed at $11.90 on Round Lab's US store at the time of writing. That is a low entry price for trying the brand, but please check shipping to your country and the current price on the brand page, because both can change. The collected summary does not mention the tube size, so confirm the volume before you compare it with other cleansers.
Where it fits in a routine
A typical K-beauty order runs cleanse, toner, serum, cream, and sunscreen in the morning. A foam cleanser like this one is the first step: wet your face, work a small amount into a lather, massage gently, and rinse with lukewarm water. Round Lab's page summary does not give detailed usage directions, so follow the instructions on the packaging or the full product page.
At night, many people who wear sunscreen or makeup use an oil or balm cleanser first and a water-based foam second, the so-called double cleanse. In that routine, a foam cleanser such as the 1025 Dokdo Cleanser would be the second step. After cleansing, a hydrating toner, such as one from Round Lab's Birch line, which the brand describes as its moisture range, could follow.
Who it might suit
- People who want an unscented cleanser, since Round Lab lists this one as unscented.
- Shoppers looking for a low pH cleanser, with Round Lab stating a pH range of 5.0 to 6.0.
- Anyone who likes a creamy foam rather than a clear gel.
- K-pop fans curious about Korean skincare who want a lower-priced first product from a well-known Korean brand.
What to check before you buy
- Full ingredient list. If you have known sensitivities, read the complete INCI list on the brand page. Our summary does not include it.
- Skin type. Confirm the full list of recommended skin types on the product page.
- Patch test. Even with mild-sounding products, try a small amount on your jaw or inner arm for a few days before using it all over your face.
- Size and value. Check the tube size so you can compare cost per use.
- Shipping and duties. Check whether Round Lab's US store ships to your country and what it costs.
Our take
We have not tested the 1025 Dokdo Cleanser, so we cannot tell you how it feels or performs. Based on Round Lab's own description, it is a low pH, unscented, foamy and creamy cleanser meant to remove excess sebum and impurities while keeping skin's moisture balance, which makes it a straightforward option for the first step of a morning routine or the second step of a night double cleanse. At its listed price it is also an easy way to start with Round Lab. Read the full ingredient list, patch test, and confirm the current price and shipping before you order.
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Information is based on Round Lab's product page as collected by KPOPORO. Details can change; please confirm on the brand page before buying.