🌱 What It Is
A low‑pH, gel‑to‑cream foam cleanser infused with black soybean extract, eco‑ceramides, squalane, meadowfoam seed oil, and five types of nutritious grain powders. Crafted for deep yet gentle cleansing while supporting hydration and skin barrier strength.
Key Ingredients & Skin Benefits
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Glycine Max (Black Soybean) Seed Extract — antioxidant‑rich, helps protect against environmental stress and improve skin tone.
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Ceramide NP (Eco‑Ceramide) — plant‑derived ceramide (often from meadowfoam oil), to reinforce the moisture barrier, lock in hydration and soothe dry or irritated skin.
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Squalane (Sugarcane‑derived) — deeply moisturizing emollient that softens skin without greasiness.
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Five-Grain Powder Complex (rice, oat, mung bean, coix, azuki seed) — ultra‑fine exfoliating particles that gently roll away dead skin cells and sebum without abrasion.
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Low (skin‑like) pH — balanced to maintain the skin's natural acid mantle and minimize irritation.
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Free‑from fragrance, alcohol, parabens and silicones — ideal for sensitive, dry, combination, oily, and acne‑prone skin.
Texture & Sensory Experience
The cleanser arrives as a peach‑colored gel with subtle grainy beads. When rubbed between damp palms, it transforms into a creamy foam. Although it doesn’t bubble up like typical foaming cleansers, the lather is creamy and soft, leaving skin smooth without feeling tight.
From user feedback:
“Peach-colored gel with bits of grain… You might feel them when first lathering, but they disappear. … produces a creamy foam that also leaves my skin feeling smooth and conditioned.”
“Very gentle cleanser, no burning around eyes… I didn’t feel like the soybean exfoliant was irritating them… leaves my skin feeling supple and moisturized afterwards.”
Performance & Skin Feel
This cleanser is both exfoliating and nourishing. You’ll likely feel a soft scrub-like sensation initially, which disappears as you rinse. Most users report skin that feels clean yet supple, not stripped.
Another user wrote:
“I only wash my face with water in the AM, so I use the Mugwort on one day… Soybean the next… and rotate… I could not gatekeep this product, it is just so GOOD… you will not be sorry.”
It's particularly recommended for deep cleansing to help minimize blackheads and clarify pores, while still maintaining hydration.
Directions for Use
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Wet face with lukewarm water.
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Take a small amount (pea‑size) into palms, build into a creamy foam.
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Gently massage over face in circular motions, focusing on areas prone to congestion.
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Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
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Follow with toner and moisturizer as part of your routine.
Who It Suits
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Skin Types: All, especially dry, sensitive, combination, and oily skin types.
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Ideal For: Anyone seeking a deeply cleansing yet hydrating cleanser; helpful for minimizing blackheads and gently exfoliating dead skin.
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Best If You Want: A luxurious, low‑pH wash without fragrance, with a creamy texture and minimal irritation.
Note: Some users with extremely sensitive or allergy-prone skin may experience irritation. One Reddit user reported redness and dryness after use. While rare, patch testing first is recommended — especially around cheeks or under eyes.
Pros & Considerations
| Pros |
Potential Cons |
| Gentle but effective exfoliation |
Lathers lightly (mayn't satisfy foam lovers) |
| Leaves skin soft, supple, hydrated |
Grain particles may bother ultra-sensitive skin |
| Low‑pH and fragrance-free |
Slight sweet‑nutty natural scent (mild) |
| Strengthens moisture barrier |
Price may vary by region; shipping from Korea |
Summary
The Round Lab Soybean Cleanser (150 ml) is a creamy, exfoliating gel‑foam designed to deeply cleanse while reinforcing the skin barrier and maintaining hydration. It’s especially suited for sensitive, dry, and combination skin types. With antioxidant-rich soybean extract, nourishing ceramides, squalane, and five-grain powders, it cleanses pores and clarifies with minimal irritation — often earning "10/10" among dedicated users.
