Round Lab Birch Juice Cleansing Pad: What to Know Before You Buy
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Cleansing pads are a familiar K-beauty shortcut for nights when a full double cleanse feels like too much. Round Lab's Birch Juice Cleansing Pad brings its moisture-focused Birch line into that format. Here is a summary of what the brand says, and what to think about before buying.
What Round Lab says about it
According to Round Lab, each pad is soaked in a cleansing essence made with sap from Inje birch trees. The pad has a densely woven grid pattern that the brand says absorbs and holds a generous amount of that essence. When swept across the skin, it is meant to give a thorough but gentle cleanse, remove makeup residue and impurities, and moisturize without irritation.
Round Lab describes it as a complete one-step cleansing ritual, with one pad sized at 8cm. The jar contains 60 pads (6.08 fl. oz / 180ml), and it is unscented.
The active ingredients the brand lists are:
- Birch sap, which Round Lab says contains 17 amino acids, minerals, enzymes, proteins, antioxidants and vitamins, and helps form a moisture barrier that protects skin from drying out.
- Allantoin
- Hyaluronic acid
- Glyceryl glucoside
The brand also says it clears away dirt and dead skin cells, and that the cleanse is suited to people with sensitive skin.
Where it fits in a routine
This pad sits at the very start of a routine: cleanse → toner → serum → cream (→ sunscreen in the morning). Round Lab's directions are simple: take out a pad, lightly wipe off makeup and impurities with the embossed side, then finish with the soft side. The brand notes to wipe so that the contents do not get into your eyes.
Because the formula contains cleansing agents, it is worth paying attention to how your skin feels afterwards. The product page does not say whether it needs to be rinsed, so check the packaging or the brand page for current instructions if you are unsure.
Who it might suit
Based on Round Lab's description, it may suit people who want a quick, low-effort cleanse, for example after a long day, while travelling, or after a concert when you just want to get light makeup off. Fans of the Birch line, which Round Lab positions around moisture, may like that it carries the same birch sap theme into the cleansing step. The brand says it is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
If you wear heavy or waterproof makeup, consider whether a single wipe is enough for you, or whether you would still prefer a cleansing oil or balm first.
What to check before you buy
- Price: it is listed at $24.00 on Round Lab's US store at the time of writing, for 60 pads. Check the current price and whether Round Lab ships to your country, plus shipping costs.
- Ingredients: the full ingredient list includes chamomile flower oil and pine leaf oil. If you know you react to botanical oils, read the full list on the brand page.
- Patch test: try a pad on a small area first, especially if your skin is reactive.
- Eye area: follow the brand's note to keep the contents out of your eyes.
Our take
The Birch Juice Cleansing Pad looks like a practical option for nights when you want a gentle, quick cleanse with the moisture focus of Round Lab's Birch line, according to the brand. The two-sided pad and 60-count jar make it easy to keep by the sink or pack a few for a trip. Just check the ingredient list if your skin dislikes botanical oils, and patch test first.
See the Birch Juice Cleansing Pad at Round Lab →
Information is based on Round Lab's product page as collected by KPOPORO. Details can change; please confirm on the brand page before buying.