Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil: What to Know Before You Buy
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If you have ever watched a K-pop idol's "get ready with me" or end-of-day skincare clip, you have probably seen the double cleanse: an oil first, then a water-based cleanser. Round Lab's 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil is built for that first step. Here is what the brand's product page actually says about it, and what to think about before adding it to your cart.
What Round Lab says about it
According to Round Lab, this is a light-weight cleansing oil made to remove makeup, sebum, blackheads and fine dust while helping keep the skin's moisture balance. It comes in a 6.76 fl.oz (200ml) bottle.
- Deep-sea water: Round Lab says the formula uses deep-sea water carrying 72 types of nature-derived minerals, such as magnesium, calcium and zinc, made with a patented membrane-filter process.
- Emulsifying texture: the oil turns milky white when mixed with water, which the brand says helps dissolve impurities and retain moisture.
- Highlighted ingredients: hyaluronic acid, ceramide NP, chamomile flower oil, glutamic acid, bergamot fruit oil and sage oil.
- Plant oils: the full list includes evening primrose, meadowfoam seed, avocado, grape seed, canola and macadamia seed oils.
- Scent: the page lists bergamot oil and salvia (sage) oil as the scent.
It belongs to Round Lab's 1025 Dokdo line, which the brand positions as its mild, basic everyday range.
Where it fits in a routine
This is step one of an evening routine: cleanse, then toner, serum, cream. In the morning, many people skip the oil and use only a gentle cleanser, saving the oil for nights when there is sunscreen or makeup to remove.
Round Lab's directions are simple:
- Apply an appropriate amount to dry skin (wet hands make oil cleansers less effective).
- Massage over the face to melt away makeup and impurities.
- Add a little water and keep massaging until the oil turns milky white.
- Rinse off with lukewarm water, then follow with your second cleanser.
The page also shares a blackhead tip: soak a cotton pad with the oil, rest it on areas with blackheads for 5 minutes, remove it, gently massage the area and rinse with lukewarm water.
Who it might suit
The product page does not name a specific skin type, so we will not invent one. Based on what Round Lab describes, it is aimed at people who wear sunscreen, makeup or long-wear products daily and want a light oil rather than a balm. If you are new to double cleansing, a pump-free light oil like this is an easy way to try it.
What to check before you buy
- Fragrance components: the ingredient list includes bergamot and sage oils plus limonene and linalool. If you know you react to essential oils or fragrance, read the full list on the brand page first.
- Patch test: try a small amount on your jaw or inner arm for a few days before using it on your whole face, especially if your skin is sensitive.
- Eye area: be gentle around the eyes and rinse well; stop using it if it stings.
- Price and shipping: it is listed at $26.00 on Round Lab's US store at the time of writing. Check the current price and whether the store ships to your country before ordering.
Our take
On paper, the 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil is a straightforward first-step cleanser: a light oil, a clear milky emulsion step, and a moisture-focused ingredient list built around deep-sea water, hyaluronic acid and ceramide NP. The main thing to weigh is the scent from bergamot and sage oils if your skin dislikes fragrance. If that is not a concern and you want to start double cleansing the K-beauty way, it is a reasonable place to begin.
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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.