Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Sheet Mask: What to Know Before You Buy
Affiliate disclosure: POPORO BLOG may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. Written by an AI assistant for POPORO BLOG; we have not tested this product.
Sheet masks are one of the easiest ways to dip into K-beauty: one pouch, one step, twenty minutes. The Pine Calming Cica Sheet Mask comes from Round Lab's Pine Cica line, which the brand positions as its calming range. It is sold as a single sheet, so it is a low-commitment way to see whether the line suits you before buying anything bigger.
What Round Lab says about it
According to Round Lab, the mask uses a "double wave" sheet with an air-hole structure filled with a calming essence, meant to give a cooling feel while delivering plenty of moisture. The brand also says it gently removes dead skin cells and the buildup that clogs pores.
- Pine Cica Activer: Round Lab's blend of pine leaf extract (from Yangyang pine trees), a vegetable protein glycoprotein and five CICA ingredients. The brand describes Yangyang pine as helping protect skin from daily stresses like UV, dry wind, quick temperature changes and fine dust.
- Hyaluronic acid in several sizes: from low to high molecular weight, which Round Lab says fills moisture into the skin gradually.
- Listed active ingredients: glycerin, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid and citric acid. Centella asiatica extract and purslane (portulaca oleracea) extract also appear in the full list.
- The sheet: according to Round Lab, it is biodegradable, OEKO-TEX Grade 1 certified, and the brand describes it as vegan.
- Basics: unscented, one sheet holding 27ml of essence.
Where it fits in a routine
A typical K-beauty order runs cleanse → toner → serum → cream → sunscreen in the morning. Round Lab's directions put this mask right after toner: cleanse, tidy the skin with toner, then lay the sheet on your face, lining it up with your eyes, nose and lips. Take it off after 20 minutes and lightly pat in the essence that is left. After that, you can carry on with your usual cream to seal things in.
Because one pouch is one use, many people keep masks for an evening wind-down, a day after travel, or the night before a concert or fan meeting when they want a slow, calm routine.
Who it might suit
Round Lab lists dry, sensitive, acne-prone and oily skin as the intended skin types. If you like fragrance-free products, the unscented formula is worth noting. Fans of the Pine Cica cream or cleanser may like a mask from the same line to pair with them.
What to check before you buy
- Exfoliating ingredients: the list includes capryloyl salicylic acid and citric acid. If you already use strong acids or retinoids, think about how often you mask.
- Patch test: try a little essence on your inner arm or jawline first, especially if your skin reacts easily. Stop using it if you notice irritation.
- Ingredients: read the full INCI on the brand page if you avoid particular ingredients.
- Price and shipping: it is listed at $4 on Round Lab's US store at the time of writing. Check the current price and whether it ships to your country on the brand page.
Our take
For a few dollars, this is a simple way to try Round Lab's calming Pine Cica line. Going by the brand's description, it fits people who want an unscented, moisture-focused mask with centella-family ingredients and a biodegradable sheet. Keep the mild acids in mind, patch test first, and treat it as a relaxing extra step rather than a fix for any skin condition.
See the Pine Calming Cica Sheet Mask 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.