ROUND LAB 1025 dokdo cleansing balm 2025 version grinding type

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
2. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
3. Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
4. Isododecane
5. Synthetic Wax
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
8. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
9. Limonene
10. Linalool
11. Salvia Officinalis Oil
12. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
13. Tocopherol
14. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
15. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
16. Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
17. Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
18. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
19. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
20. Corallina Officinalis Extract
21. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
22. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
23. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
24. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
25. Oenothera Biennis Oil
26. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
27. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
28. Gluconolactone
29. Water
30. Protease
31. Hydrogenated Lecithin
32. Cetearyl Alcohol
33. Sea Water
34. Stearic Acid
35. 1,2-Hexanediol
36. Ceramide NP
37. Ceramide NS
38. Cholesterol
39. Phytosphingosine
40. Ceramide AP
41. Ceramide AS
42. Ethylhexylglycerin
43. Ceramide EOP

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Formulation view Solid cleansing balm with caprylic/capric triglycerides, synthetic esters, and isododecane for slip. Includes plant oils, capryloyl salicylic acid, and extracts. Suitable for mixed or rough skin. Factory view: Waxy matrix requires high shear grinding to ensure uniform dispersion of solids and oils.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoateEthylhexyl PalmitateIsododecane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateSorbitan Sesquioleate

ABRASIVE

Synthetic Wax

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Other ingredients

LimoneneLinaloolSalvia Officinalis OilPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopherolMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCorallina Officinalis ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilLimnanthes Alba Seed OilOenothera Biennis OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilCapryloyl Salicylic AcidGluconolactoneWaterProteaseHydrogenated LecithinCetearyl AlcoholSea WaterStearic Acid1,2-HexanediolCeramide NPCeramide NSCholesterolPhytosphingosineCeramide APCeramide ASEthylhexylglycerinCeramide EOP

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Ingredients explained

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

Non-ionic polyol ester emulsifier; gentle, used in O/W systems to improve emulsion stability of oils

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Synthetic Wax

Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Coccinia indica fruit extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived, low irritation.

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Extract for basic emollience; usually low-level, check extract solvent residues

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Protease

Protease for exfoliation; control pH and concentration to protect barrier, avoid strong acid/alkali.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Sea Water

Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel gritty

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide AS

Ceramides for barrier repair; used at low levels with other lipids; beneficial for dry, compromised skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

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