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ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil for acne-prone skin

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ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for acne-prone skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 suitability for your combination skin, as Sea Water and Panthenol provide hydration and barrier support, though it lacks strong seboregulating components for oily zones.
  • The cleansing agents ethylhexyl stearate and sorbeth-30 tetraoleate effectively dissolve makeup and impurities, offering excellent makeup removal.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like allantoin and panthenol.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away dirt and oil. Start 3x/week and work up to daily use if your combination skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this makeup remover before cleansing and using the rest of your skin products. This ensures all makeup and impurities are fully washed away.
  • Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent irritation.
  • Apply the makeup remover on dry skin to easily dissolve makeup and clear out blemishes. There is no need to dampen your face beforehand.
  • Do a patch test before first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid the delicate eye area while applying.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

This cleansing oil is frequently praised for its lightweight feel and effective removal of makeup, sunscreen, and impurities, leaving skin feeling soft and moisturized. It also shows moderate success in reducing blackheads and emulsifies easily for a residue-free rinse. A small number of users with sensitive or acne-prone skin reported breakouts, and some found the citrus scent and essential oils irritating or experienced mild eye stinging.

Highlights

  • Effective cleansing Mostly Mentioned
    • “dissolves sunscreen/makeup”
    • “removes foundation seamlessly”
    • “melts away impurities”
    • “cleanses pores well”
  • Easy emulsification Often Mentioned
    • “emulsifies instantly”
    • “turns milky white”
    • “rinses off easily”
    • “washes off without residue”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “watery yet moisture rich”
    • “glides easily”
    • “not too thick”
    • “very light and pleasant”
  • Non-stripping finish Often Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft”
    • “not depleted of moisture”
    • “no tight feeling”
    • “leaves skin supple”
  • Blackhead reduction Sometimes Noted
    • “beast at removing blackheads”
    • “reduced whiteheads”
    • “examined removed blackheads”
    • “pores looked smaller”
  • Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “gave me comedogenic acne”
    • “broke me out”
    • “fungal acne infection”
    • “little white pimples”
  • Drying for some Rarely Noted
    • “felt stripping”
    • “skin felt dry”
    • “drying after emulsifying”
    • “dry patches appeared”
  • Eye irritation Rarely Noted
    • “slight blurriness”
    • “stings eyes”
    • “cloudy vision”
    • “irritated sensitive eyes”
  • Scent sensitivity Rarely Noted
    • “strong bergamot smell”
    • “citrus scent irritating”
    • “prefer unscented”
    • “smell is too strong”
  • Waterproof makeup Rarely Noted
    • “mascara residue left”
    • “not enough for strong mascara”
    • “struggled with waterproof eye makeup”

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Questions and answers

How well does ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil work for acne-prone skin?

ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil works reasonably well for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better. A makeup remover for this skin needs targeted ingredients to help control oil and soothe blemishes without heavy oils that may trigger breakouts.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for acne-prone skin?

This cleansing oil works for acne-prone skin thanks to panthenol, allantoin, and sea water, which help calm the skin and support its barrier while washing away makeup. Because it relies on plant oils, acne-prone skin also needs ingredients that balance oil production and specifically target blemishes to get the best possible fit.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.

Biomedicines, 2025Drug Delivery, 2017

What do Ceramides do for acne-prone skin?

Ceramides help acne-prone skin by restoring a weak water barrier, which is often damaged and low in these protective lipids in people with acne. Using them helps reduce dryness, redness, and irritation caused by acne treatments while keeping the skin calm and smooth.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Archives of Dermatological Research, 1995

Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

Use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step before your regular cleanser. To better manage acne-prone skin, this product type needs added oil-balancing ingredients that help control excess oil in your T-zone.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser and treatment, keeping your skin calm with soothing ingredients. This type of product needs ingredients that balance oil production and keep pores clear to be a great fit for acne-prone skin.

How often should I use it?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine whenever you wear makeup or need to clear away impurities. An average fit like this for acne-prone skin works well enough, but this skin type benefits most from a cleanser that also includes oil-balancing and pore-clearing ingredients.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This cleansing oil may cause breakouts for some people with acne-prone skin, as a few reviewers note. A product of this type needs strong oil-controlling ingredients to truly fit this skin well.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene and linalool).

What the research says

  • 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

  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • 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

  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016

  • 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

  • Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.

    Biomaterials Advances, 2022

  • A topical preparation containing urea, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, and sodium pyruvate led to clinical improvement after a month in diverse hyperkeratotic skin conditions except pityriasis lichenoides.

    Medicina Cutanea Ibero-latino-americana, 1986

  • Topical application of linseed, evening primrose, and olive oil emulsions accelerated wound closure in rats with excision wounds compared to untreated controls, though via different mechanisms.

    Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2019

  • Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Topical treatment with SSFAO 50% or avocado oil increased wound contraction, reepithelialization, collagen density, and tensile strength while showing anti-inflammatory activity compared to petroleum jelly in rats.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013

Why other pre-cleansers fit acne-prone skin better

  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023

Ingredients

Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Canola Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sea Water, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Np, Glycine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

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    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

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    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

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    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

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    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

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  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

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    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

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