Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Lotion: A Light Moisturizing Layer for Your Routine
Affiliate disclosure: POPORO BLOG may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. We have not tested this product.
Not everyone wants a thick cream, especially in humid weather or under makeup. In Korean routines, a lotion (sometimes called an emulsion) fills that gap: a lighter moisturising layer that can be used on its own or under a cream. Round Lab's Pine Calming Cica Lotion is that kind of step from the brand's Pine Cica line, which Round Lab presents as its calming range. Here is what the brand says about it and how a light layer like this usually fits into a routine.
What Round Lab says about it
According to Round Lab, the Pine Calming Cica Lotion combines pine and cica and is meant to hydrate, calm irritation and help restore a healthy-looking glow. The brand describes the texture as light and quick-absorbing, and says the lotion is made with sustainably harvested pine leaves.
It is listed at $19.60 on Round Lab's US store at the time of writing. The summary we collected does not state the bottle size, so check the volume on the brand page.
- Line: Pine Cica (Round Lab's calming range)
- Type: light lotion / emulsion
- Brand-stated features: pine and cica, light and quick-absorbing, sustainably harvested pine leaves
- Listed price: $19.60 (US store, at the time of writing)
Where it fits in a routine
The usual Korean order is cleanse → toner → serum → lotion or cream → sunscreen (morning). A lotion sits after your toner and any serum, and before a heavier cream if you use one.
- Light routine: cleanser, toner, then this lotion as your only moisturiser, followed by sunscreen in the morning.
- Layered routine: cleanser, toner, serum, this lotion, then a cream on top at night if your skin feels dry.
- Staying in one line: Round Lab also makes Pine Cica sheet masks and other calming-line items, if you prefer a matching set, but mixing lines is fine.
These are general K-beauty layering habits; follow the directions on the package or brand page for amount and frequency.
Who it might suit
Based on Round Lab's description, it is likely aimed at people who want a lighter moisturiser than a cream, for example in summer, in humid climates, or for those who dislike a heavy finish under makeup. Because the brand places it in its calming line, people looking for a gentle, simple moisturising step may also be interested. It is not a treatment for any skin condition; if you have persistent redness or irritation, talk to a dermatologist.
What to check before you buy
- Ingredients: plant extracts such as pine can bother some people. Read the full ingredient list on Round Lab's page.
- Patch test: apply a small amount to a test area for a few days before using it on your whole face.
- Is it enough moisture? If your skin is very dry, you may want to plan for a cream on top.
- Price, size and shipping: confirm the current price and volume on the brand page and check shipping to your country.
Our take
We have not tried this lotion ourselves. From Round Lab's description, it is a light, quick-absorbing moisturiser from the brand's calming line, priced like a typical K-beauty lotion. It makes the most sense for anyone who finds creams too heavy and wants a single light layer after toner, or a middle step before a richer cream at night. Read the full ingredient list and check the size on the brand page before deciding.
See Pine Calming Cica Lotion 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.