- “If you want something that is moisturizing but not oily, hydrating but not heavy, I would go for this every single time”15:03–15:08
- “It layers beautifully under makeup”15:18–15:22
- “It's not going to have a white cast on the vast majority of skin tones”15:20–15:27
- “I also love this for my body”15:48–15:51
- “I can put it on my son. I can force it onto my husband and I don't feel like I'm wasting it”15:56–16:01
- “These are so affordable as well as cosmetically elegant”16:02–16:06
- Source: Best Korean Beauty Products of the Year 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
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Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen"If you want something that is moisturizing but not oily, hydrating but not heavy, I would go for this every single time."-
1025 Dokdo Cleanser"It starts out as this like very soft creamy wash, but then it lathers into these big beautiful suds."$15.00
Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++"Immediately when I used it, I was like, 'Oh my goodness.'"-
1025 Dokdo Toner"This is a very soothing toner."$6.00
Camellia Deep Collagen Firming Sun Serum"It's a light, watery, hydrating texture that just sinks right into your skin."$26.00
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil"This has been so nice."$22.99
Mugwort Calming Serum"This one's just been like a really easy hydrating slash soothing serum that I know won't cause any issues for my skin."$31.00
Soybean Nourishing Serum"This features fermented soybean extract, which helps to bring down inflammation and soothe the skin."$31.00
Birch Juice Moisturizing Washoff Pack"Not only does this contain hyaluronic acid, but it's got a SPF in the formula, too. So, it's SPF 45."-
1025 Dokdo Hydrating Water Gel Beauty Mask"They're my second favorite."-
Birch Juice Mild-Up Sunscreen UVLock SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum"Clean ingredients also and when you put it on the face glide, no white cast, super hydrating also and it does the job."$25.00
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Tissue"It's not rough, it's not fragrance, it's so soft and it feels like a toner pad."-
1025 Dokdo Hydrating Water Gel Mask Sheet"A very interesting one. It's a gel mask, but it specifically says water gel mask because it's enriched with sea water, which is rich in minerals and other skin hydrators."$4.00
Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen UVLock SPF 45+ Broad Spectrum"I think this one would be good for literally anyone. Like, it's not too glowy. It's a Korean product. Okay, got a little bit out. Yeah, literally has like no scent. It's just clear. Goes on the skin really nice. So, if you want just like an undetectable good daily sunscreen, I really like this one."$28.00
Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion"It has this very nice, lotiony, lightweight texture."$26.99Browse more
- “I use the Round Lab one if I don't put on makeup and I just go out with just sunscreen because this is so nice”5:27–5:37
- “It's like a mixture of lotion and sunscreen so it looks like you don't have any makeup on but you look perfect”5:37–5:44
- “This doesn't have white cast at all”5:44–5:46
- “This literally feels like another lotion”6:24–6:27
- Source: My extremely simple daily skincare (highly effective) - Jul 11, 2025
- “I feel like it is the only one in this list that is actually popular in Korea and not just globally”9:43–9:52
- “It is always top of the rankings, always best selling at Olive Young”9:59–10:02
- “This one is very very easy to blend out. I would say it is the loosest, most fluid texture out of all five in this video”10:28–10:36
- “Absolutely effortless to apply and of course there is no white cast once again”10:39–10:43
- “It does dry down to almost a semi-matte finish”11:05–11:10
- “I would say this one is best for normal or even oilier skin types”
- “It almost has makeup properties like smoothing the skin, something that sits well underneath makeup, kind of blurs your pores”11:19–11:25
- “If you do have hyper-reactive skin or you know that your skin might be sensitive to essential oils, I would just be wary of this one”
- Source: Top 5 most used Korean sunscreens - May 30, 2026
- “Both are great. Just get it whatever is on sale”11:56–12:01
- “If you guys only tried one of it, just try the other one. It's great”11:59–12:06
- “I love both”
- Source: Viral K-Beauty vs What Koreans Actually Use: Which is better? - Mar 10, 2026
- “Round Lab is like the nationals”3:27–3:35
- “Everyone, my friends, my guy friends, just dads, moms, just everyone loves the Birch Juice one”3:33–3:41
- “This is just a classic. You can't go wrong with it”3:39–3:46
- “This is the only very few products that's popular overseas as well as within Korea domestically”3:43–3:55
- Source: What locals buy vs. tourists buy at Olive Young - Mar 4, 2026
- “Number one definitely for like champion sunscreen Round Lab”9:09–9:16
- Source: Olive Young buy this not that guide - Mar 4, 2026
- “Lotion, beautiful creamy moisturizing texture”15:44–15:48
- “This one is a birch juice, which is more soothing to the skin”16:25–16:30
- Source: Best K-Beauty Deals on YesStyle - Apr 10, 2026
- “This is another go-to for me”
- “It has niacinamide”
- “This one is a little bit more in keeping with the skin 1004 texture-wise, a lot more lightweight, not a rich cream, more of a lightweight gel lotion, borderline gel, I should say”7:26–7:31
- “The birch juice is full of hydrating, soothing compounds”7:37–7:45
- “This really is great not only for the entire face, but of course, you want to be taking the sunscreen down to the vulnerable neck skin”7:42–7:47
- “This is a great option”9:04–9:06
- Source: Sunscreen empties dermatologist review SPF 50 favorites and fails - Apr 18, 2026
- “In Korea, they really like Round Lab”15:58–16:05
- “I feel like the consistency to this Round Lab one is a little bit more watery”16:08–16:13
- “As long as it doesn't break me out and it lays good under my makeup, that's really all I'm asking for”16:15–16:18
- Source: How to get glass skin for beginners: affordable skincare routine with Korean products - Oct 2, 2025
- “I also really like this one as well”10:25–10:30
- “It's a good like standard SPF”10:27–10:31
- “Looks good underneath makeup”10:30–10:32
- Source: Every product I finished in 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
- “I found the Round Lab Birch Juice sunscreen to be overall pretty similar to this sunscreen”3:38–3:45
- Source: Dermatologist reviews Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics sunscreen - Aug 30, 2024
- “It's quite lightweight on the skin”11:55–11:59
- “It sets very nicely”12:12–12:14
- “It doesn't leave any white cast finish”12:14–12:18
- “It gives it's almost like little dewy to a little satin like somewhere in between”12:16–12:22
- “If you have skin type which is like dry, very dry, normal, which or maybe like you know combination, you all can use it”12:22–12:28
- “This sunscreen I feel is not sweatproof but this one is little waterproof”12:41–12:45
- “If my eyes were already dry and irritated if this sunscreen went into my eyes it did irritate”13:26–13:31
- Source: Korean sunscreen ranking for skin type - Jul 23, 2025
- “It feels really lightweight, but it's hydrating and moisturizing”0:48–0:54
- “There's no added fragrance to it, no white cast”0:53–0:56
- “It feels really lightweight on the skin and not greasy”0:48–0:53
- “Personally, I don't really like the birch juice scent in it. It smells well like a tree”0:59–1:05
- “It's not one of my top faves, so I would personally put it in maybe”1:16–1:20
- Source: I rated 10 popular Korean sunscreens - here are the best - Aug 31, 2025
- “It starts out as this like very soft creamy wash, but then it lathers into these big beautiful suds”2:06–2:12
- “It's really good at removing makeup”2:20–2:24
- “If I was feeling on the lazier side, I feel like I could go in and just cleanse with this and it would remove pretty much all of my makeup”2:32–2:36
- “It's not going to leave their face feeling stripped”3:01–3:04
- “A lot of times if you have a really thorough cleanser, your skin feels a bit depleted afterward. And that doesn't happen with this at all”3:04–3:08
- “This is 10 out of 10”
- Source: Best Korean Beauty Products of the Year 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
- “It is a really nice cleanser. It comes out quite firm and it forms a really nice dense lather and it didn't strip my skin much at all”9:22–9:33
- “It has some soothing ingredients as well like allantoin, panthenol, and ceramide”11:04–11:08
- “It is fragrance-free and it has a sort of fragrance-free smell”11:09–11:13
- Source: Reviewing popular Korean skincare products - Jan 23, 2026
- “It's got ceramides and hyaluronic acid. So like, you know, kind of like a Korean version of one of the CeraVe facial cleansers”10:59–11:02
- Source: Dermatologist shops Costco skincare: what's worth buying? - May 11, 2026
- “You have normal to dry skin, this can be a great facial cleanser for day to day usage and whenever your skin barrier is dead”
- “Combination skin use it only when your skin barrier is damage”
- “Oily skin skip it even when your skin barrier is damage”
- “If oily skin people use this on their damage skin they might find little greasy for their skin”
- “It foams up nicely it has mild formulation it does get rinsed quite easily but I feel it does leave this layer some waxy layer on your skin which I feel can be a problematic for oily skin and acne prone skin in general”
- “Because of this waxy layer thing I am not a big fan of it”
- Source: Hydrating facial cleanser review for dry and damaged skin - Nov 9, 2025
- “Immediately when I used it, I was like, 'Oh my goodness.'”9:43–9:47
- “It gives the most beautiful glow. It is truly glass skin in a jar”
- “This has not caused me to break out whatsoever at all”9:12–9:16
- “I have not had that issue once with this and I've used it pretty much every single day in the morning and then I do my makeup right on top of it. Sits beautifully”
- “I think my makeup looks even better because of the glow this gives”9:29–9:32
- “This moisturizer truly stopped me in my tracks. I was like, 'Oh my goodness.'”9:40–9:45
- “I already ordered another one on Amazon cuz I was like, I can't go without it. I need it”9:45–9:50
- Source: Must-have beauty and skincare products for 2026 - Jan 21, 2026
- “This in terms of texture and how lightweight it is would be my number one recommendation for long wear”0:54–0:58
- “I repurchased the Purto”
- Source: Best Korean skincare products in 2025 - May 22, 2025
- “It's very very similar to the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen which has been my longtime favorite”15:04–15:11
- “They feel almost the same on my skin. I would say that this is like a touch more moisturizing”15:15–15:19
- “It's glidey and moisturizing without being like sticky or greasy”15:19–15:24
- “If I apply this unevenly and let it dry then and sometimes I will get a bit of a white streak but it blends out really easily”15:24–15:33
- “On some people with darker skin there is a slight white cast though that doesn't go away. So for example my friend Esther who is themelaninchemist on Instagram her skin tone is nw45”15:33–15:37
- “There's no alcohol in the sunscreens from this family and most of these also don't have fragrance”15:43–15:47
- Source: Top Sunscreen Recommendations 2024 - Jun 10, 2024
- “This is a very soothing toner”4:57–5:01
- “Sea water actually has all these little micronutrients, all these little minerals and vitamins that actually help to contribute to healthy, strong, resilient skin and helps to cut down on the inflammation, itchiness, and irritation”5:04–5:09
- “You get this very, very watery, thin texture, but because of the elements, these ingredients, the humectant content that they're using, deep down burst of hydration, deep down long-lasting hydration”5:33–5:40
- “This is my recommendation for sensitive skin going through dehydration”5:50–5:54
- Source: Best K-Beauty Under $20: Fragrance-Free & Worth It - May 14, 2026
- “It is a really good mild toner. No fuzz”6:02–6:07
- “Using a toner like this that's very gentle will help my skin get back to its original state”6:13–6:20
- “I definitely would repurchase”
- Source: Every product I finished in 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
- “It has a very lightweight kind of watery texture”
- “Very easy to layer”0:45–0:47
- “It doesn't leave any kind of stickiness, heaviness, or greasiness on the face”0:48–0:54
- “I didn't really notice much of an exfoliating effect with this at all on my skin”
- “It didn't irritate my skin”3:02–3:04
- “It just didn't really impress me from an exfoliating standpoint”
- “For a hydrating, moisturizing toner, I prefer milky toners”
- “My sister absolutely loves this and she also has sensitive skin, but she also deals with pretty severe eczema”2:46–2:56
- Source: Ranking 8 popular K-beauty toners: best and worst - Mar 14, 2026
- “It's a light, watery, hydrating texture that just sinks right into your skin”8:24–8:33
- “Has HPR and collagen ingredients”8:30–8:35
- “The brand claims that this will help with pore tightening and elasticity whilst still protecting your skin out in the sun”8:30–8:40
- “It's unscented”
- “I actually have been using this way more than the original birch juice moisturizing line just because it feels so refreshing, it's so lightweight”8:42–8:47
- “If you like really hydrating SPFs, this is definitely one to check out”8:50–8:56
- Source: Best of Yesstyle: Spring Survival Guide 2026 for Glass Skin - Apr 7, 2026
- “The texture of this is very runny and it's in a tube that has like a skinny little nozzle that helps you control it”7:32–7:42
- “To me, this has pretty much zero fragrance. It has no white cast as well, and it dries with a sort of glowy skin smoothing finish”7:42–7:46
- “It just made my skin look really nice and smooth and plump”7:56–8:04
- “I think this is fantastic, especially if you're not planning to use foundation on top, if you're planning to go makeup free”8:05–8:09
- “It is really hydrating, and I think this is probably from all the different types of hydrolysed collagen they have in this”
- Source: Reviewing popular Korean skincare products - Jan 23, 2026
- “This has been so nice”0:34–0:38
- “It really makes me realize when I try something really good how not good other things are”0:38–0:43
- “That last cleansing oil was nothing compared to this one cuz this one just gets rid of my makeup so easily”0:43–0:49
- “I only need one pump of it, so I don't need a lot of product and it gets rid of all of my makeup, all my skin care, my sunscreen, and then it also removes mascara really well”0:47–0:56
- “It doesn't leave a residue on my face and it removes really easily”1:20–1:29
- “It doesn't sting my eyes”1:26–1:30
- “I was using the Elemis one before and it just stung my eyes so bad and this one doesn't sting my eyes at all”
- “It's just like all my favorite things in the cleansing oil in one”
- Source: February 2026 Favorites: Beauty, Skincare & Food - Mar 6, 2026
- “I've used this one in the past and it works totally fine”13:10–13:14
- Source: Gentle & skin barrier friendly skincare routine AM & PM - Apr 17, 2026
- “This one's just been like a really easy hydrating slash soothing serum that I know won't cause any issues for my skin”4:20–4:25
- “You can tell it's really quite lightweight, my skin just drinks it up”4:28–4:34
- Source: Realistic travel skincare routine AM & PM - Jan 16, 2026
- “This is a fantastic foam cleanser for dry skin and I think probably the least drying foam cleanser I've ever used to date on my dry, sensitive skin”5:38–5:44
- “This honestly does not leave the skin feeling stripped at all, which foam cleansers can sort of be prone to doing”5:46–5:54
- “This cleanses my makeup sunscreen super well and doesn't leave my skin feeling stripped or dry at all, which is great”6:09–6:14
- “I feel that this is a very underrated foam cleanser that people don't really talk about”6:14–6:22
- “Works really well for my sensitive skin, especially when it's sensitized”7:20–7:26
- “All in all, just a fantastic non-stripping, non-drying foam cleanser that's very gentle, great for dry, sensitive skin”
- Source: Best skincare of 2025: K-beauty and J-beauty favourites - Jan 18, 2026
- “I also really enjoyed. Very big thin toner pads drenched in product. So, what's not to love? I love that one”
- Source: Every product I finished in 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
- “This features fermented soybean extract, which helps to bring down inflammation and soothe the skin”3:41–3:48
- “It contains ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids, but it also has some nice niacinamide for barrier strengthening as well as panthenol, which is a very hydrating ingredient”3:48–3:55
- “It is milky, but it actually is very thin. It's really runny, and it spreads and applies to the skin in a really nice thin, even layer. It sinks in very, very quickly”4:22–4:27
- “This is a kiss of moisture, you know, but it's not heavy, oil-like moisture. It's not buttery-like moisture”4:32–4:38
- “Really great absorbency into the skin without like a sticky or tacky feel or a heavy weight”4:45–4:52
- “This is great for combo, oily, and acne-prone skin”4:52–4:56
- “The niacinamide content in here will help to gradually fade that dark mark”5:16–5:23
- “It's going to help address dull skin as well and really help addressing that issue on the skin between a lot of oil and a lack of water or dehydration”5:26–5:31
- Source: Lightweight Barrier Repair for Summer: 8 Products That Won't Make You Greasy - May 26, 2026
- “Not only does this contain hyaluronic acid, but it's got a SPF in the formula, too. So, it's SPF 45”4:59–5:04
- “And it's so moisturizing to the skin”
- “This is another one again that plays so well underneath makeup”5:14–5:22
- “How glowy the skin is. And it looks healthy. It looks soft. There's no flaky patches. It's amazing”5:33–5:38
- “And it's got SPF already built into it. What more could you ask for?”5:41–5:46
- Source: Korean Skincare Favorites Under $27 - Mar 10, 2026
- “They're my second favorite”18:39–18:42
- “They're less pricey than the Medicube ones. They're virtually the same”18:41–18:47
- “These are one of their best sellers, and I can see why”18:52–18:55
- “They're very similar to cube ones just for a little bit cheaper. So, if you like that gel mask, I would recommend the Round Lab ones”18:54–19:00
- Source: Product empties holy grails and fails - Mar 12, 2026
- “Clean ingredients also and when you put it on the face glide, no white cast, super hydrating also and it does the job”1:57–2:03
- Source: Best purchases of 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
- “It's not rough, it's not fragrance, it's so soft and it feels like a toner pad”3:00–3:07
- “I finished this pack, I finished another pack, and then this is my third one”3:10–3:17
- “It doesn't feel like it's cleansing, it actually feels like it's hydrating and nourishing”3:39–3:44
- “The tissue itself is so soft, it's unscented, it feels like you're just toning your face”3:42–3:53
- “If you go to the gym throughout the day or you just need a fresh start, these guys were like perfection”3:55–4:00
- Source: Top k-beauty skincare of 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
- “A very interesting one. It's a gel mask, but it specifically says water gel mask because it's enriched with sea water, which is rich in minerals and other skin hydrators”18:38–18:48
- “This is a winner for dry mature skin, especially at this time of the year in winter”18:55–19:00
- “This has a soft but strong gel-like texture soaked with mineral-rich sea water”19:09–19:17
- “It's like applying a rich essence on your skin for a good 10 minutes for a deep hydration boost”19:20–19:27
- “An intense hydration treat for your skin to hydrate, nourish, and enhance the absorption of the next skincare routine”19:27–19:34
- “Definitely a savior for dry mature skin and also for combination oily skin types who still suffer from dehydration”19:34–19:42
- Source: Best Anti-Aging Korean Skincare 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
- “I think this one would be good for literally anyone. Like, it's not too glowy. It's a Korean product. Okay, got a little bit out. Yeah, literally has like no scent. It's just clear. Goes on the skin really nice. So, if you want just like an undetectable good daily sunscreen, I really like this one”28:46–28:48
- Source: 75+ products I've used up: biggest empties ever, would I repurchase? - Jan 8, 2026
- “It has this very nice, lotiony, lightweight texture”7:25–7:33
- “The application and blending is super easy and convenient because you apply this mineral sunscreen with the cushion which comes along with it”7:31–7:38
- “Initially, it does leave a white cast, like a very obvious white cast, but this white cast starts disappearing after 5 minutes, and after 30 minutes, it's like completely gone”7:44–7:48
- “After the third application of the day, the white cast on my skin starts appearing more obvious”8:01–8:05
- “This Round Lab mineral sunscreen sets to like, you know, satiny finish. It has this airy, lightweight feel to it. It's not very heavy or sticky on the skin”8:05–8:10
- “If I use this Round Lab mineral sunscreen consistently, say, at least for 2 days, my skin starts appearing more brighter. Like, it glows”
- “It has this vitamin C derivative in it... this one actually works in brightening your skin”
- “I'm going to recommend this Round Lab cushion mineral sunscreen to fair to medium skin that needs something to brighten up the skin or to glow up the skin”7:40–7:44
- Source: I tested 8 mineral sunscreens on brown skin - May 24, 2026
Brand note
Round Lab is one of those K-beauty brands that actually has domestic popularity to match its global hype — creators consistently describe the Birch Juice Sunscreen as a top seller at Olive Young and a go-to for normal to oily skin. It's a lightweight, semi-matte SPF that layers well under makeup, though a few people with reactive skin note occasional tingling from the essential oils. The 1025 Dokdo Cleanser also gets strong marks for removing makeup without stripping, making the brand a solid pick for no-fuss, reliable daily skincare.
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