Round Lab's 1025 Dokdo Cleanser is a mildly acidic foaming face wash with Ulleungdo deep-sea water, three forms of hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin and ceramide NP, which the brand says cleanses without stripping moisture. It is a fixture of K-beauty routines, and many Reddit users with sensitive skin call it gentle and non-stripping. A vocal minority with dry skin finds it tight-feeling, so very dry skin may prefer a milk cleanser.

Best for

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

What we love

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
Easy to find in the US, including Ulta at $14.99

Worth knowing

Some users with dry skin find it leaves skin tight or stripped
Contains chamomile flower oil, and one Reddit user disliked its soapy smell
Pricier per ounce than drugstore gentle cleansers

How it scored

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7.9Good

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Results30%7.8
Reddit users with sensitive skin frequently say it cleans well without stripping, but several with dry skin report tightness after washing.
Formula & ingredients20%7.7
Mild isethionate, taurate and glycinate surfactants with hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin and ceramide NP make a gentle low-pH base, though Ulta’s ingredient list also includes chamomile flower oil.
Texture & experience15%7.8
Users like the soft micro-foam that rinses clean, while one disliked its soapy smell and others feel tight afterwards.
Value20%8.3
At $14.99 for 5.07 fl oz at Ulta it costs more per ounce than CeraVe or Vanicream but less than most prestige foaming cleansers.
Community love15%8.1
A frequent recommendation in r/AsianBeauty and r/KoreanBeauty and in creator K-beauty cleanser roundups, with a real minority who find it stripping.

Beauty profile

Inside the bottle.

Texture

Creamy foaming wash that whips into a soft, dense micro-foam; some users say it emulsifies more like a milk than a foam

Format

Cleanser

Size

5.07 fl oz / 150 ml

Key ingredients

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What’s in it: Ulleungdo deep-sea water, three forms of hyaluronic acid, panthenol, allantoin, ceramide NP and natural moisturizing factors in a mild isethionate/taurate/glycinate surfactant base (per Round Lab on Ulta); no percentages published.

How to use

Dispense a small amount and lather into a rich foam, massage gently over damp skin, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Claims & certifications

Dermatologist-tested

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What people say

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5 verbatim quotes · 3 positive · 1 mixed · 1 critical

r/AsianBeauty

best regular cleanser is round lab 1025 dokdo cleanser. I react to most cleansers, even one designed for sensitive skin such as cerave, so this cleanser is truly life changing for me. And I don’t feel dried out and tight after which was a first for me too.

u/BlankPage40r/AsianBeauty · 2026-082Source

r/KoreanBeauty

I've had a good experience with the round lab dokdo cleanser. It cleans well without leaving my skin feeling stripped.

u/Zayan5457r/KoreanBeauty · 2026-073Source

r/KoreanBeauty

I like Round Lab dokdo cleanser or Haru Haru Wonder soft cleansing gel. I tried quite a few and found these the most gentle. … The Round Lab emulsifies into more of a milk than a foam.

u/cmac168r/KoreanBeauty · 2026-052Source

r/KoreanBeauty

The round lab dokdo cleanser is a really good choice. Try the milky cleanser version in it if the og cleanser is too stripping for you.

u/NoSlice3989r/KoreanBeauty · 2026-083Source

r/AsianBeauty

I actually tried the dokdo cleanser because it's been recommended somewhere for people with dry sensitive skin and couldn't finish it, it had a soapy smell and my skin skin felt awfully tight after.

u/GelatinousDynamor/AsianBeauty · 2026-083Source

Price & value

Is it worth it?

Typical price

$14.99

for 5.07 fl oz / 150 ml

Per ounce

$2.96

DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury

Right around the going rate per ounce for cleansers. Our value score: 8.3/10 for a drugstore pick.

Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.

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FAQ

Good questions.

Is the 1025 Dokdo Cleanser good for dry skin?

Many Reddit users with dry or sensitive skin find it gentle, but others say it leaves their skin tight. One r/KoreanBeauty user suggests Round Lab's milkier Dokdo cleanser if the original feels too stripping.

Does it remove makeup?

Round Lab says its micro-foam lifts impurities, makeup residue and ultra-fine dust. It is a foaming face wash rather than a dedicated makeup remover, so users commonly pair it with a cleansing oil first.

Is it fragrance-free?

The ingredient list on Ulta's page shows no added fragrance or parfum, but it does include chamomile flower oil, and at least one Reddit user mentions a soapy smell.

What does 'mildly acidic' mean here?

Round Lab describes the formula as mildly acidic and close to skin's natural pH, which it says helps balance oil and moisture. It does not publish an exact pH on the pages reviewed.

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