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ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Ampoule for oily skin

ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Ampoule

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate hydration and barrier support for your oily skin, as sea water and glycerin provide humectant action without increasing oiliness, while hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and panthenol enhance resilience.
  • The formula provides general skincare benefits supportive for oily shine, though it is not specifically targeted for this primary concern.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like sea water and panthenol.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
  • Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users with dehydrated and sensitive skin frequently praise this ampoule for its ability to provide deep hydration without heaviness, often describing it as "watery" and "plumping." It is widely celebrated for soothing irritation and layering well under makeup, though a minority of users find the finish slightly tacky or insufficient for extremely dry skin without a heavy moisturizer on top.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels plump and deeply hydrated”
    • “like a drink of water for my face”
    • “restores hydration to parched skin”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “lightweight consistency”
    • “feels like water on the skin”
  • Soothing for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “calmer and more hydrated”
    • “didn't irritate my sensitive skin”
    • “great for healing irritated skin”
  • Layers well Sometimes Noted
    • “layers well under moisturizer”
    • “great base for makeup”
    • “doesn't pill”
  • Small size Sometimes Noted
    • “runs out too quickly”
    • “wish it came in a larger size”
    • “price is a bit steep”
  • Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “slightly sticky and tacky”
    • “stickiness never goes away”
    • “hair sticks to face”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “woke up with tiny pimples”
    • “broke me out”
    • “triggered fungal acne”
  • Insufficient for dry skin Rarely Noted
    • “lacking in surface hydration”
    • “need to layer a cream on top”
    • “not enough for winter”

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Questions and answers

How well does ROUND LAB Dokdo Ampoule work for oily skin?

This product works for oily skin by offering moderate hydration and barrier support without increasing oiliness, though other products fit it better. To fit oily skin best, a moisturizing treatment needs ingredients like niacinamide to regulate oil production and minimize pores, along with lightweight, non-greasy hydrators.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Which ingredients make this ampoule a good fit for oily skin?

Sea water and glycerin help hydrate your oily skin without adding extra oil, while hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and panthenol build strength and keep skin calm. For this skin type, a product of this type needs high concentrations of hyaluronic acid for deep moisture, along with niacinamide to manage oil and pores, and soothing allantoin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

What does Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid helps keep oily skin well-hydrated without feeling heavy, and it is unlikely to clog pores. This lightweight hydration may help balance skin and improve texture while keeping your skin calm and smooth.

Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022

What does Hydrolyzed Collagen do for oily skin?

Hydrolyzed collagen helps keep oily skin hydrated and balanced without feeling heavy or greasy. Because this type of skin tends to lose moisture while producing excess oil, it needs lightweight ingredients that provide hydration and support overall skin health.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019

Where does this ampoule go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine, after cleansing and before moisturizing, to keep things simple and safe around sun exposure. It helps provide moderate hydration and barrier support for your oily skin without increasing oiliness.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this treatment with retinol by applying the retinol first and following it with this product to help keep your skin calm and hydrated. This type of routine works best for oily skin when it includes lightweight hydrators and barrier-supporting ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides.

Cutis, 2006Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this ampoule?

You can use this ampoule in the evening as part of your routine. It provides moderate hydration and barrier support for oily skin without increasing oiliness.

Health Science Reports, 2021Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This product is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your oily skin since it avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like panthenol and sea water, though a few reviewers have reported occasional breakouts. An ideal product for oily skin of this type needs lightweight hydration, oil-balancing ingredients, and pore-clearing agents to keep skin completely clear.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Can I use this ampoule around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around your eyes and on your body, as its gentle ingredients are safe for delicate skin. However, because skin thickness varies across the body, products for very thin areas like the eyelids may benefit from specialized lightweight hydration and targeted soothing ingredients.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
  • Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.

    Marine Drugs, 2023
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
  • Hybrid nanogels incorporating carrageenan, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and jojoba oil enhance and provide controlled cutaneous permeation of niacinamide, protecting human keratinocytes from UV radiation compared to standard delivery.

    Pharmaceutics, 2021
  • Liposomes containing the carrageenan/echinochrome complex reduced lysosomal activity by 26%, decreased ROS levels by 23%, and improved migration by 47% in LPS-treated human HaCaT keratinocytes compared to untreated inflamed cells.

    Marine Drugs, 2024

Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better

  • A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sea Water, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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