1025 Dokdo Lotion is the emulsion step of Round Lab's best known line: a thin, milky fluid that sits between an essence and a cream. It spreads over damp skin in seconds and settles without a tacky film, which is why it tends to suit people who want moisture but dislike the weight of a rich cream.

The list runs to 27 items, short by Korean standards, and is led by glycerin and macadamia seed oil. Sea water drawn off Ulleungdo Island carries the mineral story the line is named for, and three forms of hyaluronic acid sit well up the list, above the emulsifiers holding it together. Panthenol and squalane are in the mix as well. There is no fragrance, no essential oil, no denatured alcohol and no silicone anywhere in it.

Round Lab positions the product for sensitive and all skin types, and describes the finish on its own page as lightweight and non-sticky. Oily and combination skin can wear it as the only moisture step; drier skin usually layers it under the matching cream once the weather turns cold. The brand even suggests blending two parts lotion to one part foundation for a dewier base.

One caveat worth knowing before you buy: shoppers who apply a generous amount report it balling up under sunscreen. A thin layer, pressed in and given a moment, is the habit that avoids it.