A water-based gentle cleanser can be a simple part of an evening routine. If a cleansing oil or balm came first, it may become a second cleanse; if not, it can stand on its own as the regular cleansing step.
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser appears here as a practical editorial example, not as a prescription. Whether cleansing happens once or twice should depend on your skin, the products worn that day and what feels appropriate for your own routine.
A Gentle Second Cleanse
Use a small amount of cleanser, work it into a soft lather with water when the instructions call for it, then apply it gently to a damp face. There is no advantage in aggressive scrubbing. Rinse thoroughly and pat the skin dry with a clean towel rather than rubbing it.
The term “second cleanse” only applies when an oil cleanser or balm came first. Without that first step, a gentle cleanser is simply the regular cleanse. Either way, it can leave a calm starting point for the lighter skincare layers that follow.
Keep the Routine Comfortable
Cleansing should suit your skin and the routine around it; more cleansing is not automatically better. Avoid unnecessary rubbing, then move on to lighter care such as a serum if it fits your evening. Moisturizer can form the final care layer later on. A simple, comfortable cleanse is a sound foundation for the rest of the routine without asking it to become more complicated than it needs to be.
