A Simple, Adaptive Routine for Combination Skin

Combination skin is a balancing act. Your T-zone gets shiny by midday, while your cheeks feel normal or even dry. Some products feel too heavy, while others leave certain areas feeling tight. Instead of treating your whole face the same, combination skin thrives when each zone gets the type of care it actually needs.

The key is gentle cleansing, lightweight hydration, and smart layering—keeping oilier areas fresh and balanced while giving drier zones the moisture they need.

Cleanse in a way that supports both zones

Combination skin needs a cleanser that removes excess sebum from the T-zone without stripping the cheeks.

1025 Dokdo Cleanser uses mineral-rich deep sea water to refresh and purify the skin while maintaining a comfortable moisture balance. It’s gentle enough not to irritate dry areas yet effective enough to keep the T-zone clean and smooth.

If you’re dealing with occasional breakouts or congestion around the nose and chin, you can rotate in Mugwort Calming Cleanser, which helps soothe and clarify without over-drying.

Hydrate lightly but consistently

Combination skin often lacks water in the cheek area while overproducing oil in the T-zone. Hydrating with lightweight, fast-absorbing toners can help balance both.

Apply 1025 Dokdo Toner after cleansing to replenish hydration and support a healthy water–oil balance. Its simple mineral formula makes it a perfect everyday base layer.

For cheeks that feel tight or flaky, add an extra layer of toner or follow with a hydrating essence on only the drier zones.

Target oily and dry zones differently with treatment steps

Combination skin benefits from using lightweight hydration on the whole face and adding deeper hydration only where you really need it.

For overall hydration, use 1025 Dokdo Ampoule, which absorbs quickly and keeps the skin fresh without heaviness—great for the T-zone and oily-prone areas.

If your cheeks need more nourishment or feel dehydrated, apply a second layer or spot-treat with the Birch Juice Moisturizing Ampoule on dry zones only. Birch sap provides lightweight hydration that doesn’t clog pores.

Use moisturizers strategically

You don’t need one cream to do everything. Combination skin often benefits from using a lighter moisturizer overall and richer hydration only on the cheeks.

When your cheeks need extra cushion, apply Birch Moisturizing Cream just on those areas. Its soft, supple finish adds moisture where you need it without overwhelming the T-zone.

If you experience redness or irritation—especially around the nose or chin—finish with a thin layer of Mugwort Calming Cream to soothe and calm the skin.

Sun protection that works for combination skin

Finish your morning routine with a sunscreen that feels comfortable across all zones. The Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF 45 offers hydrating protection that won’t feel heavy on the T-zone while keeping drier areas moisturized.

A simple routine that adapts to your skin

Combination skin doesn’t need complicated steps—it just needs flexible ones. Lightweight hydration for the T-zone, richer care for the cheeks, and soothing layers when sensitivity shows up.

With the 1025 Dokdo line providing clean, mineral-rich hydration and the Birch Juice and Mugwort lines supporting the drier or more reactive zones, your routine can easily adjust to your skin’s daily needs.

Round Lab’s Combination-Skin Routine at a Glance

• Cleanse: 1025 Dokdo Cleanser (optional: Mugwort Calming Cleanser)
• Tone: 1025 Dokdo Toner
• Treat (whole face): 1025 Dokdo Ampoule
• Treat (dry zones): Birch Juice Moisturizing Ampoule
• Moisturize (lightweight): 1025 Dokdo Cream
• Moisturize (cheeks): Birch Moisturizing Cream
• Calm (as needed): Mugwort Calming Cream
• Protect (AM): Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF 45

Looking for anti-aging or brightening?

If your combination skin also needs firming or brightening care, Round Lab’s Camellia Collagen line helps improve elasticity and smoothness without heaviness. The Vita Niacinamide line brightens dullness and evens tone with gentle vitamin care. Both layer seamlessly with Dokdo or Birch when you want targeted radiance or slow-aging support.