Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Gel Mask: Korean Pine Extract Meets Cica in a Gel Patch Format

Round Lab's Pine Calming line is the brand's third ingredient-hero family, after 1025 Dokdo (deep sea water) and Birch Juice. The central active is Korean red pine extract, a botanical long used in traditional Korean herbal medicine for anti-inflammatory properties, paired with centella asiatica (cica). The Gel Mask is a hydrogel patch format, 5 sheets in a 31g per sheet saturation, priced at $35.55. This is a 2-part gel mask designed for targeted upper and lower face application.

Pine-derived skincare is an underexplored category in K-beauty compared to centella or heartleaf. Korean red pine contains polyphenols and pinosylvin compounds with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Round Lab's approach pairs this with the more established centella complex, creating a layered calming mask targeted at reactive, stressed, or post-activity skin. The hydrogel format delivers higher saturation than standard sheet masks and adheres better to the face contour during wear.

What It Does

Korean red pine extract delivers polyphenols and pinosylvin compounds that reduce inflammation. Centella asiatica provides the four-compound calming complex (asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid). Hydrogel format holds essence for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous delivery. Result: visible calming of redness, reduced reactivity, and a cooling sensation during wear that soothes stressed skin.

Who It's For

• Redness-prone or rosacea-prone skin: Dual anti-inflammatory botanicals.
• Post-exercise or post-sun skin: Cooling and calming for heat-flushed complexions.
• Sensitive skin seeking variety: Pine extract adds a new botanical option.
• Stress-reactive users: Hormonal or stress flare-ups calm visibly.
• Weekly self-care mask users: Hydrogel format offers a spa-like experience.

Key Specs

• Quantity: 5 gel masks (2-part upper/lower), 31g per set
• Price: $35.55
• Hero actives: Korean red pine extract, centella asiatica, panthenol
• Format: hydrogel 2-piece mask
• Fragrance: mild, woody (natural pine note)

How to Use

For enhanced cooling, refrigerate before use. After cleansing and toning, place the upper mask section on the upper face (forehead, eyes) and the lower section on the lower face (cheeks, nose, chin). Smooth out air pockets. Leave on 20 to 30 minutes. Remove and pat remaining essence into the skin. Follow with cream. Use 1 to 2 times per week for maintenance; 2 to 3 times for intensive calming weeks.

FAQ

Is pine extract actually different from centella or heartleaf?

Yes. The active compounds differ: pine polyphenols vs centella triterpenoids vs heartleaf quercitrin. Different mechanisms, both anti-inflammatory. Skin types may respond better to one than another. Pine is less ubiquitous in K-beauty than centella, so this gives users a variety option when centella products become routine.

How does this compare to Abib Jericho Rose Gel Mask?

Abib focuses on firming and collagen with Jericho rose extract. Round Lab Pine focuses on calming with pine and cica. For firming: Abib. For calming: Round Lab. Different use cases.

Will the pine fragrance bother sensitive users?

The pine note is natural (from actual pine extract, not synthetic fragrance). Most sensitive users tolerate it well. If you're sensitive to all botanical scents, patch test before full-face application.

Can I use these consecutively for a week?

With 5 masks in a pack, yes. A 5-day consecutive cycle is appropriate for intensive calming periods (post-procedure, stress flares, or seasonal transitions).

How long does the pack last?

At 1 to 2 uses per week: 3 to 5 weeks. Intensive use: 5 days consecutive.

Related Products

Pair with a calming serum or cream. Browse the Round Lab collection or Korean sheet masks and cica skincare.