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  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...

  CJ Olive Young Pasadena        Every year when I visit my family in Korea, there is one place I always make time for: Olive Young . Even if I don't have a shopping list, I somehow end up walking into an Olive Young store. I browse the skincare shelves, pick up products, read the labels, test textures, and discover new Korean beauty products that I had never seen before. For years, I would return to the U.S. with a suitcase filled with Korean skincare. But there was always one thing I wished I could do in America: Walk into Olive Young and shop in person. Not online. Not through a screen. I wanted to actually see the products, touch the packaging, test the texture, and discover what's trending in Korean beauty. And now, that wish has finally come true. Olive Young Has Arrived in America In 2026, Olive Young officially opened its first U.S. brick-and-mortar store in Pasadena, California . The Pasadena store opened on May 29, 2026 , marking Olive Young...