Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 150ml | Low pH Face Wash
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 150ml | Low pH Face Wash
This One's Built at pH 5.0–6.0 So It Can't.
What It Is
Most face washes are built to make you feel "clean" — tight, squeaky, stripped. That feeling is your skin's acid mantle getting stripped away, which is exactly what accelerates dryness, breakouts, and irritation over time. Round Lab built the 1025 Dokdo Cleanser around a mildly acidic pH of 5.0–6.0, matching skin's natural pH instead of fighting it, so it removes sebum, makeup, and daily grime without over-drying [web:1][web:7]. It's a rich, creamy foam that rinses clean, leaves no oily film, and works for sensitive, dry, combination, and acne-prone skin alike.
The Story Behind the Water
What's Actually Doing the Work
Sourced from 5,000 feet below the East Sea near Ulleungdo, this mineral-dense water carries magnesium, calcium, and dozens of trace elements the skin naturally uses to maintain balance and resilience [web:6]. It's the base that lets this formula cleanse thoroughly while still supporting the skin's moisture barrier instead of tearing through it.
One of the key lipids that make up skin's own protective barrier. Including it in a cleanser is a deliberate move — you're replenishing barrier lipids at the exact moment (cleansing) when most products strip them away [web:7].
Two forms of hyaluronic acid working at different molecular weights to pull and hold moisture in skin, even during a rinse-off step. This is why testers consistently report skin feels hydrated, not tight, immediately after washing [web:11].
A calming lineup that reduces redness and irritation while supporting the skin barrier — the reason this cleanser is a go-to recommendation for sensitive and reactive skin types in the K-beauty community [web:9].
Perfect For
- Sensitive or reactive skin
- Dry to combination skin
- Acne-prone skin needing a gentle wash
- Over-exfoliated or barrier-compromised skin
- Anyone tired of tight, "squeaky clean" cleansers
- Daily AM/PM double-cleanse routines
- Layering under actives (retinol, AHA/BHA)
- Fans of thick, creamy foam texture
What to Expect — First Wash to Week 2
*Individual results vary based on skin type, existing barrier condition, and consistency of use. This cleanser is gentle but does not remove heavy or waterproof makeup fully on its own — pair with an oil cleanser first for full-face makeup removal [web:9].
How To Use
Use as your single morning cleanse — no makeup to remove yet, so this alone gets the job done.
Use as the second step of a double cleanse to fully clear pores without over-stripping.
- Double cleanse at night. This is a gentle water-based cleanser — it won't fully break down waterproof makeup or heavy SPF on its own. Use an oil or balm cleanser first for a proper cleanse.
- A little goes a long way. The formula is concentrated and foams up thick — a dime-sized amount is enough for the full face.
- Skip hot water. Lukewarm water preserves the barrier-supporting actives and prevents unnecessary dryness.
- Follow immediately with toner. Applying toner to damp skin right after rinsing locks in hydration before it evaporates.
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-67, Potassium Cocoate, Citric Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Disodium EDTA, Pullulan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sea Water, Sodium Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Glucan, Phosphatidylcholine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Glycine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline [web:11]. Full ingredient list subject to manufacturer packaging — refer to product carton for complete INCI.
Product Details
| Brand | ROUND LAB (South Korea) |
| Product | 1025 Dokdo Cleanser |
| Net Weight | 150ml / 5.07 fl. oz. |
| pH Level | 5.0 – 6.0 (mildly acidic, skin-matching) |
| Key Ingredients | Deep Sea Water, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin |
| Skin Type | All skin types, including sensitive, dry, and acne-prone |
| Key Claims | Purifying · Hydration lock · Soothing · Non-stripping · Barrier-friendly |
| Texture | Creamy, foaming gel-to-foam |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Country of Origin | Republic of Korea |
| Usage | AM & PM · Pairs with Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner |