Round Lab 1025 DOKDO CLEANSING GEL 150ml

Values: 100% Genuine · Fragrance-Free · Halal-Friendly* · Vegan-Friendly*

Pros: Genuinely fragrance-free; multi-form HA cleanse-time hydration; child-safety-lock pump prevents accidental dispensing while traveling.
Caveats: Currently out of stock at Adilsons; contains Acrylate Copolymer, a synthetic film-forming polymer, so we do not claim microplastic-free status; no exfoliating or acne-targeting actives, so it will not address texture/breakout concerns on its own.

In Mauritius heat, the shine you see by midday is sebum and sweat doing their job, not dirt — washing more than twice a day strips the acid mantle (pH 4.5-5.5) and triggers the very oiliness people are trying to eliminate.

This gel uses gentle betaine and glucoside surfactants instead of a harsh soap base, and the 8-form HA complex re-deposits moisture during the rinse itself, so even twice-daily use is far less likely to strip skin than a traditional foaming soap.

Step 1 (When): AM and PM. Step 2 (How much): 1-2 pumps. Step 3 (How): Lather with damp hands, massage onto the face for 60 seconds, then rinse with lukewarm water.

First-time use requires twisting the pump counter-clockwise to disable its safety lock.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel → 2. Toner/pad → 3. Serum (optional) → 4. Moisturizer → 5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++.

In Mauritius' humid mornings, the HA-rich rinse from this gel primes skin to hold onto the humectant toner layer that follows — don't skip the toner step even on rushed mornings.

1. Oil/balm cleanse if wearing sunscreen or makeup → 2. 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel as the second, water-based cleanse → 3. Toner → 4. Treatment/serum → 5. Moisturizer.

This gel contains no actives, so it carries no lane-conflict risk with any PM treatment that follows it.

Technique: lather with damp hands before applying to the face — pre-lathering distributes the surfactants more evenly than applying gel directly to skin.

Pump calibration: unlock by twisting counter-clockwise on first use; this is a one-time step, not required for every wash.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global execution rules: Viscosity ladder — thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait times — watery layers 10-20s, serums 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 min if going outdoors.

Amounts — toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face plus 1 finger for neck. Hydrators go on slightly damp skin; retinoids on fully dry skin; if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/gentle cleanse (this product's slot) → 2. pH-prep toner (optional) → 3. Hydrating toner layers (1-3, optional) → 4. Essence (optional) → 5. Mist (optional) → 6. Soothing serum (optional) → 7. Antioxidant lane (choose one) → 8. Pigment support lane (choose one) → 9. Hydration serum lane (optional) → 10. Oil-control/sebum lane (choose one) → 11. Peptide/repair lane (optional) → 12. Eye cream (optional) → 13. Moisturizer → 14. Optional sealing layer (dry/AC only) → 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → 16. Lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking — in high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional) → 2. Oil cleanser/balm (if SPF/makeup) → 3. Water cleanser (this product's slot) → 4. pH-prep toner (optional) → 5. Hydrating toner layers (optional) → 6. Essence (optional) → 7. Soothing/barrier serum (optional) → 8. Anchor treatment product → 9. Targeted serum (optional, if non-conflicting) → 10. Moisturizer → 11. Sleeping mask (optional) → 12. Occlusive seal (optional) → 13. Spot treatment/patch (as needed) → 14. Lip sleeping mask (optional). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: One-lane rule — Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

Tier: Rinse-off gel — the foundational first (or second, in a double cleanse) step, applied and removed before any leave-on layer.

Rheological note: the gel foams up substantially with water and damp hands — do not judge the amount needed by how little gel looks like it is in your palm before lathering.

Post-cleanse dehydration/tightness: the 8-form HA complex directly addresses the tight feeling many cleansers leave behind. General daily impurity removal: the amino-acid/glucoside surfactant base lifts sweat, sebum, and light residue.

What this product cannot do: it cannot control excess oil or manage acne (it contains no BHA, niacinamide, or sebum-regulating actives), and it cannot remove waterproof sunscreen or makeup as a sole step.

Toner follow-up — Primary: Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Pad 120ml. Alternatives: Medicube Zero Pore Pad Mild 70pcs, EQQUALBERRY Swimming Pool Toner Pads, Benton Guava 70 Skin Toner Face Mask Pad.

Sunscreen (mandatory AM step) — Primary: Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Sunscreen 50ml. Alternatives: Round Lab Birch Juice Mild-Up Sunscreen, Round Lab Birch Juice Tone Up Sunscreen.

MYTH: "A gel cleanser can't be hydrating." REALITY: texture and hydration are independent — this gel foams like a typical cleanser but carries 8 distinct hyaluronic acid forms that re-deposit moisture during the rinse.

MYTH: "Fragrance-free means it will feel bland or not 'work'." REALITY: fragrance has no cleansing function; its absence here reduces irritation risk without reducing cleansing efficacy.

Hard water note: follow with a toner to help counteract any calcium-stearate film hard water leaves after cleansing.

Full INCI: Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Acrylate Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Kelp Extract, Nasturtium Leaf Extract, Sea Water, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Hexylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Potassium Benzoate, Fructose Oligosaccharide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA.

*This ingredient list was aggregated from third-party INCIDecoder/CosDNA/Skinsort listings via web search this pass, not fetched directly from the brand's own page — treat exact ordering as directionally, not certifiably, accurate.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol and Potassium Benzoate form the declared preservative system; no parabens found.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no "Fragrance"/"Parfum" ingredient or named essential oil found in the aggregated INCI.

Scent: No detectable scent expected based on the declared ingredients. EU 26 allergen screen: None detected in declared INCI.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Hydrogenated Lecithin's exact biological source is not brand-confirmed for this SKU, most commonly soy-derived commercially — noted here for transparency.

Cruelty-Free: *Brand-stated policy; cruelty-free-directory sources report genuinely conflicting information on formal third-party certification for ROUND LAB.

Microplastic-Free: No — contains Acrylate Copolymer, a synthetic film-forming/thickening polymer some microplastic-screening lists flag as a potential rinse-off contributor depending on cross-linking.

MFDS Classification: General Cosmetic.

Evidence confidence: Medium. Multi-form HA hydration is well-established dermatology science as an ingredient class; the specific "8 types" branding and mineral-water claims are Marketing-Only* — no independent clinical study was found for this exact formulation.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Hydrogenated Lecithin is present, an ingredient already flagged as a Round Lab brand-wide FA-conditional pattern ingredient.

Assessment: None. Rinses off completely before any leave-on layer.

Fresh gel should be clear-to-translucent with no scent. Store away from direct sun and prolonged heat above ~30°C.

Spoilage signs: cloudiness beyond the normal translucent gel look, an off/sour smell developing, or separation. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test on the inner forearm for 24 hours, then behind the ear for 24 hours, before full facial use — a low-risk step given this formula's minimal-actives profile, but still worth doing for any new product.

72-hour barrier reset: if you react unexpectedly, stop all actives; for 72 hours use only a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care.

1. Applying gel directly to dry skin instead of pre-lathering with damp hands.
2. Expecting exfoliation or acne control from a purely hydrating cleanser.
3. Skipping the moisturizer step, assuming the cleanser's HA content is enough on its own.
4. Not disabling the pump's safety lock before first use.

At 1-2 pumps per wash, twice daily, a 150ml bottle provides roughly 90-120 uses, lasting approximately 6-8 weeks. Using more than needed does not clean better — it only shortens the bottle's life.

Reorder roughly 2 weeks before you expect to run out.

This gel is the foundation cleanse of both AM and PM routines.

AM: 1. Cleansing Gel → 2. 1025 Dokdo Pad → 3. Moisturizer → 4. 1025 Dokdo Sunscreen.
PM: 1. Oil cleanse if wearing makeup/SPF → 2. Cleansing Gel → 3. Toner → 4. Treatment → 5. Moisturizer.

If you have very dehydrated, tight-feeling skin: this is one of the more hydrating gel cleansers we carry given its 8-form HA content. If you specifically want pore/oil control from your cleanser: consider 1025 Dokdo Bubble Foam instead, which carries a BHA active this gel does not.

After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this product in depth.

This product is currently out of stock. If you want a similarly hydration-forward, multi-form-HA gel cleanser, Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Gentle Gel Cleanser 150ML is a very close in-catalog match (same "8 hyaluronic acid" positioning) and is currently in stock. Other verified in-stock alternatives: COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser, Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel, I'M FROM Mugwort Gel Cleanser.

Choose 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel over the Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Gentle Gel Cleanser if the deep-sea mineral-water sourcing story and the ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo routine ecosystem matter to you; otherwise the two products are genuinely comparable on hydration positioning.

If you need a cleanser in stock right now, the Anua alternative is the practical choice while this restocks. If you are building out the full 1025 Dokdo lineup for ingredient consistency, this is worth waiting for or checking back on.

This product's PRIMARY function is: gentle, hydrating daily cleansing with no exfoliating or acne-focused actives. You do NOT need this if you already own a gentle, fragrance-free hydrating cleanser you like — finish that one first.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: genuine packaging shows clean, precise printing; be cautious of pricing well below typical retail.

The 1025 Dokdo line takes its name from the deep-sea mineral water sourced near Dokdo and Ulleungdo islands, part of ROUND LAB's broader practice of anchoring each product line to a specific, real Korean natural source rather than one catalog-wide hero ingredient.

Individually-attributable reviews for this exact SKU (a named Reddit thread, Amazon review, or quoted YesStyle reviewer) were not found in our research at the time of writing. Search results surfaced comparison/dupe-finder pages rather than individual written reviews for this specific cleansing gel.

We will update this section as more individually-attributable reviews become available.

Sustainability: Rinse and recycle the bottle where local HDPE/PP facilities accept it; not refillable.

Is this cleanser good for acne-prone skin? It is gentle enough not to irritate acne-prone skin, but it contains no acne-targeting actives — pair it with a dedicated BHA or niacinamide treatment for that concern.

Does it contain fragrance? No — fragrance-free, no essential oils detected in the declared INCI.

Is it safe for daily twice-a-day use? Yes, its gentle surfactant base is designed for that.

Why is the pump not dispensing on first use? Twist the pump head counter-clockwise to disable the built-in travel safety lock.

When will it be back in stock? Contact us via WhatsApp for current restock timing.

Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

A humectant that draws and holds water at the skin's surface; comes in multiple molecular-weight "forms" that penetrate to different depths.

Amino-acid surfactant

A gentler class of cleansing agent, milder than traditional soap.

pH-balanced

Formulated close to skin's natural slightly-acidic pH (4.5-5.5) rather than the more alkaline pH of soap.

Acid mantle

The skin's naturally protective, slightly acidic surface film.

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Our team is available to help you build a routine, troubleshoot reactions, and answer ingredient questions. WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: dry, dehydrated, or sensitive skin wanting a genuinely gentle, fragrance-free, hydrating daily cleanse with no exfoliating actives.

Key benefits: real 8-form hyaluronic acid complex; pH-balanced amino-acid surfactant base; fragrance-free.

Keep in mind: currently out of stock at Adilsons; contains no acne or pore-care actives; contains a synthetic film-forming polymer (Acrylate Copolymer), so it is not claimed microplastic-free.