Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Toner 250ml
Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Toner 250ml carries four separate centella asiatica forms on its own ingredient panel, including Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid.
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- Suited to
- Normal skinDry skinCombination skinSkin that runs sensitive
- Helps with
- A watery first layer of hydration right after cleansingSkin that feels tight the moment washing is donePrepping skin so the next step spreads more evenly
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How it works
The panel on this toner names four forms of centella asiatica rather than one: Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid. Asiaticoside is one of the four active triterpenes isolated from centella and the most studied of them. Korean formulas name it separately when they want to show which fraction of the plant they standardised. On this panel it sits alongside Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Glycoproteins. Pinus Densiflora is Korean red pine, a plant with a long history in Korean traditional use. The needle extract is used as an antioxidant plant extract.
Key benefits
- Four forms of centella asiatica on one panel, not a single token inclusion
- Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- 250 ml to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item
Key actives
Asiaticoside
Asiaticoside is one of the four active triterpenes isolated from centella and the most studied of them. Korean formulas name it separately when they want to show which fraction of the plant they standardised.
Asiatic Acid
Asiatic Acid is the third of centella's four triterpenes and the aglycone form, meaning it has no attached sugar. It is oil soluble, so it turns up in cica creams and balms more than in watery layers.
Madecassoside
Madecassoside is the centella triterpene most associated with the look of redness, and the one brands lead with in cica products. It is water soluble and stable, so it appears in essences as readily as in creams.
Madecassic Acid
Madecassic Acid is the fourth centella triterpene. A list that names all four is telling you the extract was standardised rather than simply pressed, which is the difference between a cica claim and a cica formula.
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Pinus Densiflora is Korean red pine, a plant with a long history in Korean traditional use. The needle extract is used as an antioxidant plant extract.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Houttuynia Cordata is heartleaf, and it is one of the two or three anchor plants of Korean calming skincare. Its extract carries quercitrin and other flavonoids and is used for the look of redness and blemish-prone skin.
Glycoproteins
Glycoproteins are proteins carrying sugar chains, usually supplied by a ferment. They hold water and leave a conditioning film.
Is this the same formula sold in Korea, or a version made for the US market?
This is the Korean-market formula, the same one sold on shelves in Korea, not a separate version reformulated for US retail. The pack you open matches what a shopper in Seoul buys.
Where does this step go in a routine?
It belongs first among your leave-on steps, right after cleansing and before any essence, serum or moisturizer. Placing it earlier or later than that changes how it feels going on and how well the steps after it absorb, so keeping it in that order is worth doing even on a simplified routine.
Can I use this if my skin runs sensitive?
This toner is formulated with skin types like normal skin, dry skin in mind, but any new product is worth a patch test first if your skin reacts easily. A short patch test on the inside of your arm or behind an ear is worth doing with any new product before it goes on your face, and that goes for sensitive skin most of all.
How long before I will know if this is right for my skin?
Give it a full week or two of consistent use before judging, since a single use rarely tells you much either way. Watch for how skin feels rather than for any specific number, and stop use if you notice ongoing irritation.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
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How to use
- Cleanse first and go straight to this while your face is still damp, since a damp surface takes it evenly.
- Pour a small amount into your palm or onto a cotton pad and press it over the face and neck.
- Follow with your serum and moisturiser within a minute or two so the water has something to sit under.
- Do not rub it in with force or let your face dry off completely first, because both waste the step.
Worth knowing
- Pat the toner in with palms rather than dragging a cotton pad hard across skin, since friction rather than the formula is what irritates sensitive skin.
- Layer a serum or moisturizer over it while skin is still slightly damp, since a toner alone is not built to be the last step.
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Korean-market original
A watery daily toner for skin that flushes easily and feels tight. We stock the authentic Round Lab Korean-market formula in 250ml.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Centella can make your skin appear more hydrated, plumper and healthier.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic Small, preliminary studies suggest that madecassoside can dial down inflammatory cellular messengers called cytokines, including those that are typically turned on during an acne flare.
Whitney Bowe, MDDermatologist, Byrdie
1 more professional perspective
Its potential for skincare is promoted because of its anti-inflammatory (think blemishes, rashes, eczema) and hydrating properties.
Michele Koo, MDPlastic surgeon, PureWow
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