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Hydrating Facial Cleanser vs 1025 Dokdo Cleanser

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser edges out Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser, 8.6 to 7.9. It wins on results, formula and value, while the 1025 Dokdo Cleanser is stronger on texture and feel.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

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Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
8.6Excellent
7.9Good
Results30% of score
8.5
7.8
Formula & ingredients20% of score
8.8
7.7
Texture & experience15% of score
7.7
7.8
Value20% of score
9.3
8.3
Community love15% of score
8.8
8.1
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$15.99/ 12 fl oz / 355 mlDrugstore
$14.99/ 5.07 fl oz / 150 mlDrugstore
Price per ounceLowest wins
$1.33 / oz
$2.96 / oz
What it does
  • Hydrating
  • Barrier repair
  • Dryness relief
  • Irritation-free
  • Hydrating
  • Soothing
  • Double cleansing
Made for
Normal skin, Dry skin, Sensitive skin
Normal skin, Combination skin, Sensitive skin
Format
Cleanser
Cleanser
Texture
Non-foaming lotion-like cream that spreads easily and does not lather
Creamy foaming wash that whips into a soft, dense micro-foam; some users say it emulsifies more like a milk than a foam
Fragrance-free
Yes
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Claims
National Eczema Association Seal, Non-comedogenic, Fragrance-free
Dermatologist-tested
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇰🇷 K-beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Dry, normal and sensitive skin that feels tight after cleansing
  • • A gentle second cleanse or morning wash
  • • Eczema-prone skin looking for an NEA-accepted cleanser
  • • Normal, combination or sensitive skin that wants a gentle low-pH foam
  • • A second cleanse after an oil or balm
  • • Routines built around the 1025 Dokdo line
Strengths
  • Fragrance-free formula with three ceramides, hyaluronic acid and the National Eczema Association Seal
  • Cleans without the tight, stripped feeling that foaming washes can leave
  • Reviewed's testers found it removed light makeup and mascara on its own
  • Mildly acidic formula with hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin and ceramide NP, according to Round Lab
  • Many sensitive-skin users on r/AsianBeauty and r/KoreanBeauty call it gentle and non-stripping
  • Soft micro-foam that rinses clean
Watch-outs
  • Barely lathers, which some people dislike in a face wash
  • Some Reddit users say it does not rinse clean and leaves a film
  • Some users with dry skin find it leaves skin tight or stripped
  • Contains chamomile flower oil, and one Reddit user disliked its soapy smell

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Hydrating Facial Cleanser or 1025 Dokdo Cleanser?

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser edges out Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser, 8.6 to 7.9. It wins on results, formula and value, while the 1025 Dokdo Cleanser is stronger on texture and feel.

Which is better value?

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser works out to about $1.33 / oz and Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser to about $2.96 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.