ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser vs Sulwhasoo Signature Ginseng Facial Soap

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Sulwhasoo

A face cleanser built around AHA and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cleanser built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face cleanser

38 ingredients

22 ingredients

Brand price

USD 15.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 50.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Stearic Acid
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Coco-Betaine, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyquaternium-67, Potassium Cocoate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Eugenol, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Polyquaternium-67
Film Forming
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Potassium Cocoate
Cleansing
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
4 / 1
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
0-1 / —
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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