Dr. Jane Yoo, a board-certified dermatologist, reviews four Round Lab Korean masks and their key ingredients: Dokdo water for hydration, birch sap for moisture, pine extract for calming, and camellia for firming. The masks use niacinamide, quercetin, and LHA to support the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Jane Yoo, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Today I'm introducing Round Lab, a Korean skincare brand known for harnessing unique natural ingredients that deliver targeted benefits for different skin concerns. Round Lab draws inspiration from Korea's diverse nature, infusing ingredients like deep-sea dokdo water, birch sap, pine sika, and Jeju camellia into its mask lineup to promote hydration, soothing, and resilience. So let's explore the significance behind their hero ingredients and masks. The 10-25 Dokdo Water Gel Mask uses deep sea water extracted from 5,000 feet below Korea's East Sea. Unlike surface water, this mineral-rich deep sea water is exceptionally clear and packed with over 90 essential minerals like magnesium and calcium. Supports skin hydration, balances moisture, and reinforces the skin's barrier for resilience. The formula's smaller hyaluronic acid molecules penetrate deeper, promoting radiance and plumping while calming irritation and dryness. This mask is especially loved by those on strong actives like retinoids for its extreme soothing and hydration, even helping skin acclimate to treatments by relieving redness, Healing and sensitivity. The Birch Gel Moisturizing Double Gel Mask features injae birch sap, celebrated for centuries in Korea as a gentle source of deep hydration and barrier support. Birch sap is naturally rich in amino acids, natural moisturizing factors, as well as antioxidants, which replenish thirsty, tired, or sensitive skin and reinforce its protective layer. The hydrogel's mask dual-layer design delivers refreshing moisture and comfort, ideal for stressed or dehydrated skin in need of calm, gentle replenishment. The Pine Calming Cica Mask combines antioxidant-rich pine tree extract from Yangyang's Forest with Centella Asiatica to repair and soothe damage. Pine extract, a staple in Korean and global herbal medicine, is prized for anti-inflammatory and protective properties, making this mask good for sensitive or irritated skin, rosacea, or after environmental stressors. Cica's madecassic and asiatic acids boost healing and calm, while the mask's gentle exfoliation with LHA helps keep skin soft and free of clogged pores and redness. The Camellia Deep Collagen Firming Gel Mask spotlights Jane Yoo Camellia Flower Extract, an ingredient for elasticity and antioxidant protection. Sourced from centuries-old camellia villages in Jeju, this mask blends camellia with collagen and quercetin to help prevent collagen loss and fight environmental aging. Low molecular collagen penetrates deeply for firmness and bounce, while niacinamide tackles pigmentation and redness. Camellia's essential fatty acids and antioxidants nourish, restore, and strengthen mature or tired skin for revitalized, plump Round Lab's use of exceptional Korean plant and mineral sources sets these masks apart. Each product is thoughtfully formulated to harness nature's protective and fortifying benefits, helping skin achieve lasting moisture, calm, and resilience.
