Anua vs Round Lab — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
1025 Dokdo Cleanser
8.7/10 · Round Lab
| Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil | 1025 Dokdo Cleanser | |
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| Brand | Anua | Round Lab |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 ★ |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Texture | Lightweight oil that emulsifies to a milky white | Creamy foam cleanser |
| Finish | clean, not stripped | Clean, non-stripping, pH 5.0-6.0 |
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| Verdict | A genuinely excellent first cleanser that dissolves sunscreen, makeup, and sebaceous filaments without leaving an oily residue. The formula emulsifies cleanly — a test many budget cleansing oils fail — and rinses completely. The heartleaf inclusion is more brand-consistent than functionally impactful in a wash-off product, but the base formula is well-engineered. One of the best budget cleansing oils in K-beauty right now. | Round Lab's cleanser in the Dokdo line: a low-pH creamy foam cleanser anchored by Ulleungdo deep sea water, three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, ceramide NP, and panthenol. Slightly acidic (pH 5.0–6.0) so it respects the acid mantle. Foams soft and dense, rinses clean, doesn't leave skin tight. Cult-favourite K-beauty cleanser status earned over several years of consistent Olive Young bestseller placement. |
