Why Is Round Lab Dokdo Cleanser Called “Dokdo”? The Korean Story Behind K-Beauty
Why does Round Lab call its famous cleanser “Dokdo”? Discover the connection between Dokdo, Korean skincare, deep seawater, and Korean culture. Dokdo, Beautiful Island of Korea A few days ago, I was shopping at Costco when I noticed something that made me stop in my tracks: Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser . Dokdo Cleanser by Round Lab I knew the product. I had seen the Dokdo line many times when shopping at Olive Young in Korea. But seeing the word “Dokdo” on a Korean skincare product shelf in an American Costco made me think about how differently that name might sound to an American shopper. If you're Korean, you immediately know what Dokdo means. But if you're seeing the name for the first time, you might wonder: “Why is an island the name of a facial cleanser?” You might even assume that the product is made with water or some special natural resource directly from Dokdo. The answer is a little more interesting. What Does “Dokdo” Have to Do With Skincare? Round Lab...