Layering 101
Layer smarter for longer-lasting moisture
Feels like your moisturizer just sits on top of dry skin? A moisturizer works best on top of hydrating layers. Go from thinnest to thickest so each step can do its job.
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Step 1: Cleanse gently
Use a low-pH cleanser and lukewarm water. Pat dry, but leave skin a little damp.
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Step 2: Tone on damp skin
Press toner in with your palms. On very dry days, layer 2–3 thin coats for extra hydration.
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Step 3: Add a hydrating ampoule
Water-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and deep sea minerals draw moisture into skin.
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Step 4: Seal it in with moisturizer
Your cream locks in every layer underneath. Choose a lighter one for day and a richer one for night.
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Step 5: Lock it in
2–3 times a week, finish with a sheet mask, wash-off mask, or sleeping pack to lock in extra moisture.
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Step 6: Protect by day
Winter sun still reaches your skin. Finish your morning routine with SPF.
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Apply within a minute
Moisturize while skin is still damp from cleansing and toning, so there's more water to lock in.
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Thin to thick
Watery textures first, creams last. Heavier layers can block lighter ones from sinking in.
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Mix by time of day
Oily or combination skin? Try a light lotion in the morning and a richer cream at night.
Loved through the dry season
Real reviews from verified buyers on roundlab.com.
Birch Moisturizing CreamPerfect for winter
“I have super sensitive skin and it can be extra dry during the winter. I was looking for something that was super moisturizing but wouldn't break me out. This is perfect!”
Sarah P.Verified buyerShop 
1025 Dokdo CreamThe BEST
“This replaces three lotions I was previously layering to try to moisturize and I still had dry skin! My skin is hydrated and so happy!”
River W.Verified buyerShop 
Mugwort Calming CreamMoisturizer for red skin
“Perfect moisturizer if you have redness on your face! Highly recommend”
Michelle R.Verified buyerShop 
Soybean Panthenol CreamThe Best Moisturizer
“I have noticed a great improvement on my skin appearance since I started using this cream. It's very hydrating but does not feel greasy. Have purchased three times, is now a daily staple.”
Elfa H.Verified buyerShop 
Pine Calming Cica CreamLong lasting softness
“I put this on at night and my skin felt silky even the next morning”
Rachel K.Verified buyerShop 
Soybean Nourishing CreamLove this
“I have dry and sensitive skin. This moisturizer provides the perfect amount of hydration without being too thick.”
Kathy G.Verified buyerShop 
Birch Moisturizing CreamMega moisturizing!
“I live in a dry climate. My skin dehydrates easily... This cream makes my skin feel instantly quenched and it looks so dewy after using it.”
Kadie Z.Verified buyerShop 
1025 Dokdo Sleeping PackOfficially obsessed
“I really live by this product, it keeps my skin so moisturised throughout the night.”
HillaryVerified buyerShop
Routines by concern
Get the perfect routine for your skin
Moisturizer works best with the right layers underneath. Pick your concern for a matched routine, priced below buying each step on its own.
Dehydrated & tight
Skin still feels tight after moisturizer?
1025 DokdoUlleungdo deep sea water + 5 ceramides
Five lightweight layers, from cleanser to cream, so hydration builds up instead of evaporating.
- 1 Cleanse1025 Dokdo Cleanser
- 2 Tone & prep1025 Dokdo Toner
- 3 Hydrate1025 Dokdo Ampoule
- 4 Moisturize1025 Dokdo Lotion
- 5 Seal it in1025 Dokdo Cream
Includes a 1025 Dokdo Water Gel Mask Sheet
Dry skin & chapped lips
Dry from cheeks to lips this winter?
BirchInje birch sap
A gentle 5-step birch routine that hydrates without heaviness, plus a cushiony lip balm and brush for cold days.
- 1 CleanseBirch Moisturizing Cleanser
- 2 ToneBirch Moisturizing Toner
- 3 HydrateBirch Juice Moisturizing Ampoule
- 4 MoisturizeBirch Moisturizing Cream
- 5 Lips[Limited Edition] Birch Moisturizing Lip Balm + Silicone Brush Set
Includes a Birch Moisturizing Sheet Mask
Weak, irritated barrier
Stinging, red or flaky lately?
Soybean PanthenolJeongseon black soybean + panthenol
A full barrier-repair routine that calms stressed skin and helps it hold on to moisture.
- 1 Melt makeupSoybean Panthenol Cleansing Oil
- 2 CleanseSoybean Panthenol Cleanser
- 3 ToneSoybean Panthenol Toner
- 4 RepairSoybean Panthenol Ampoule
- 5 MoisturizeSoybean Panthenol Cream
Includes a Soybean Panthenol Sheet Mask
Acne-prone skin
Breakouts and redness acting up?
Pine Calming CicaPine needle extract + centella
A 4-step calming routine that hydrates breakout-prone skin without heaviness and helps soothe visible redness.
- 1 CleansePine Calming Cica Cleanser
- 2 TonePine Calming Cica Toner
- 3 SoothePine Calming Cica Ampoule
- 4 MoisturizePine Calming Cica Cream
Dull skin
Skin looking tired and uneven?
Vita NiacinamideNiacinamide
A brightening serum and cream for a more even, glowing look, plus a serum mask for an instant boost.
- 1 BrightenVita Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum
- 2 MoisturizeVita Niacinamide Dark Spot Cream
- 3 MaskVita Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum Mask
Serum mask included as a free gift
Loss of firmness
Skin looking less bouncy?
Camellia CollagenJeju camellia + collagen
Cleanse, firm and plump in one routine, finished with collagen gel masks for an extra boost.
- 1 CleanseCamellia Deep Collagen Jelly Mask Cleanser
- 2 FirmCamellia Deep Collagen Firming Ampoule
- 3 MoisturizeCamellia Deep Collagen Firming Cream
- 4 Mask (4 pcs)Camellia Deep Collagen Firming Gel Mask
Find your best moisturizer match
Pick your top concern to see the moisturizers made for it.
Showing all 9. Choose a concern to narrow it down.
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- Best for
- Everyday hydration that doesn't feel heavy
- Skin type
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- All skin types
- Texture
- Lightweight cream, unscented
Sale price $30.60
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- Best for
- Deep winter hydration for dry, weakened skin
- Skin type
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- Dry
- Dehydrated
- Sensitive
- Texture
- Rich, cushiony cream, pump jar
$40.00
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- Best for
- Light moisture without shine
- Skin type
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- Normal
- Combination
- Oily
- Sensitive
- Texture
- Lightweight lotion, unscented
Sale price $17.60
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- Best for
- Long-lasting moisture for very dry skin
- Skin type
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- Dry
- Sensitive
- Texture
- Balm-like cream, unscented
Sale price $28.80
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- Best for
- Rebuilding a stressed, easily irritated barrier
- Skin type
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- Dry
- Combination
- Sensitive
- Texture
- Smooth gel-cream, unscented
$38.00
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- Best for
- Very rich nourishment for very dry skin
- Skin type
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- Dry
- Normal
- Mature
- Texture
- Very rich, cushiony cream
$36.00
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- Best for
- Calming redness and irritated skin
- Skin type
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- Normal
- Combination
- Oily
- Sensitive
- Blemish-prone
- Texture
- Light, soft cream
$36.00
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- Best for
- Hydrating breakout-prone, oily skin
- Skin type
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- Oily
- Sensitive
- Blemish-prone
- Texture
- Lightweight gel cream, unscented
$31.00
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- Best for
- Anti-aging: firmer, bouncier, glowing skin
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- Dry
- Normal
- Mature
- Texture
- Plush, glossy cream
$36.00
Why people love our moisturizers
Every Round Lab moisturizer starts with one ingredient from a specific place in Korea, and is made to keep skin comfortable, not just coated.
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Ingredients with an address
Birch sap from Inje, deep sea water from Ulleungdo, black soybeans from Jeongseon, camellia from Jeju.
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Barrier-first formulas
Ceramides, panthenol and hyaluronic acid help skin hold on to moisture, not just absorb it.
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Gentle on sensitive skin
Most of our moisturizers are unscented and made with soothing ingredients like panthenol and centella.
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Sourced with care
We gather fallen pine needles instead of cutting trees, and use gentle extraction methods to keep ingredients potent.