Round Lab Pine Cica Calming Nose Deep Cleansing Mask Kit: What to Know Before You Buy
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Nose strips are one of those small K-beauty extras that fans often add to a cart alongside a favourite idol's go-to toner. Round Lab's take on the idea is the Pine Cica Calming Nose Deep Cleansing Mask Kit, a 5-pack two-step nose pack from the brand's Pine Cica line. Here is what the brand's product page actually says, and how it could slot into a routine.
What Round Lab says about it
According to Round Lab, this is a two-step pore care system designed to help remove excess sebum while soothing and hydrating the skin around the nose.
- Step 1 – sebum melt and lift: a bio-cellulose sheet infused with what Round Lab calls Pore Clearing Liposome technology, which the brand says helps soften and loosen excess sebum and buildup. Listed botanical extracts include willow bark, witch hazel and pine leaf extract.
- Step 2 – calm and hydrate: a cooling water-gel sheet with Pine Cica Activer™, Round Lab's blend of pine leaf extract and centella components (asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid). The brand also lists niacinamide, which it says helps refine and brighten the look of skin, and multi-weight hyaluronic acid for moisture.
Round Lab describes the kit as unscented and says it is designed to refresh the skin "without harsh tugging". Swabs are included for wiping away softened sebum after Step 1.
Where it fits in a routine
This is a treatment step that goes right after cleansing, not a daily product. Round Lab's directions are:
- Cleanse and dry your face.
- Apply the Step 1 sheet and leave it on for 10–15 minutes.
- Remove it, gently wipe away softened sebum with the included swabs, and rinse with lukewarm water.
- Apply the Step 2 sheet for 10–20 minutes, then remove it and lightly tap the remaining essence until absorbed.
After that, carry on with the rest of your usual order: toner, serum, cream, and sunscreen if it is daytime. Because the whole process can take up to around 35 minutes, it suits a relaxed evening better than a rushed morning. The pack does not state how often to use it, so check the box or brand page for frequency guidance.
Who it might suit
Round Lab lists it as good for excess sebum around the nose, people looking for a gentle pore care routine, calming and hydrating after blackhead care, and a sensitive or easily irritated nose area. If you like the idea of a nose pack but dislike the sharp pull of a classic peel-off strip, the brand is clearly positioning this as the softer alternative.
What to check before you buy
- Price: the 5-pack is listed at $12.60 on Round Lab's US store at the time of writing. Prices change, so confirm the current price on the brand page.
- Shipping: check whether Round Lab's US store ships to your country and what it costs before you check out.
- Ingredients: the formula includes willow bark, witch hazel and niacinamide. If you know your skin reacts to any of these, read the full ingredient list first.
- Patch test: as with any new product, try it on a small area first, especially if your skin is sensitive.
Our take
On paper, this kit is a thoughtful twist on the nose strip: one sheet to loosen buildup, a second to calm and hydrate afterwards, all from Round Lab's calming Pine Cica line. We have not tried it ourselves, so treat the claims above as the brand's own and judge for yourself after a patch test.
See the Pine Cica Nose Pack 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.