Beauty of Joseon vs Round Lab — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
1025 Dokdo Cleanser
8.7/10 · Round Lab
| Radiance Cleansing Balm | 1025 Dokdo Cleanser | |
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| Brand | Beauty of Joseon | Round Lab |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 ★ |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Texture | Sherbet-like balm that melts into oil | Creamy foam cleanser |
| Finish | clean, not stripped | Clean, non-stripping, pH 5.0-6.0 |
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| Verdict | A first-cleanse oil balm that melts away sunscreen and makeup with zero effort. The rice bran oil base is gentle and nourishing, and it emulsifies cleanly — no greasy residue. At $16 for a generous tub, it's easily the best-value cleansing balm in K-beauty. | 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. |
