Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner (200ml)

Hydration and a smoother feel, in one toner. After cleansing, combination skin can feel tight in some places and rough in others. This watery toner hydrates and gently smooths with an enzyme, rather than an acid. Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner is a watery toner with deep sea water, panthenol, allantoin and betaine, plus protease, a gentle exfoliating enzyme. It hydrates skin after cleansing and gradually smooths rough-feeling texture for a fresher-looking surface. Perfect for: dehydrated skin after cleansing, rough or dull-looking texture, combination or oily skinFeels like: watery and fast-absorbing, with no sticky finishKey ingredients: deep sea water, panthenol, allantoin, betaine, protease enzymeWhy we chose itOur box lists just 17 ingredients, and we chose it as a hydrating toner with enzyme exfoliation built in, rather than an acid toner. It pairs with Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cream from the same line. What it doesGlycerin, butylene glycol and red seaweed extract draw moisture into the skin, and Round Lab say the sea water supplies minerals such as magnesium, calcium and zinc. Protease, an enzyme, loosens dead skin cells without scrubbing: our box names it HATCHING EX-07 (protease) and says the formula helps remove dead skin cells and leave skin smooth. Panthenol, allantoin and betaine help skin feel comfortable. Key ingredientsSea water: minerals and moisture balanceProtease: a gentle enzyme exfoliantRed seaweed (chondrus crispus) and sugar cane extracts: part of the hydrating basePanthenol, allantoin and betaine: comfortBest forDehydrated or tight-feeling skin after cleansingRough or dull-looking textureCombination or oily skin that wants a light tonerA simple, everyday first step before serumsNot ideal ifYour skin is over-exfoliated or you already use strong acids: it contains an exfoliating enzyme and is designed to remove dead skin cells. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner focuses on hydrationYou want a rich, milky toner: this one is water-lightWhere it goes in your routineStraight after cleansing, before serum, morning and evening. Soak a cotton pad and wipe gently across the face, following the skin's texture, or press it in with your hands. Finish with sunscreen in the morning. Pro tip: Follow with Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Serum for a light, brightening step, then Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cream from the same line. What to expectSkin feels hydrated and fresh straight away. Smoother-looking texture builds gradually with regular use. Good to knowRound Lab describe it as unscented, and there is no fragrance in the listed ingredients. No AHA or BHA is listed; sugar cane extract is sometimes used as a natural source of AHAs, though Round Lab do not describe it that way. Quick facts: 200 ml · Sea water, panthenol · Enzyme exfoliation · No fragrance listed · AM and PM · Round Lab, Korean brand