Just finished this serum from Round Lab and wanted to share my thoughts. I’ve been on the hunt for pregnancy-safe options to help with hyperpigmentation and hopefully keep pregnancy melasma at bay.

About the serum

▪︎ Imported from : South Korea

▪︎ Ingredients 

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hlexanedio, Isopentyldiol, Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tranexamic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tromethamine, Carborer, Acrylates/C10- 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethyihexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, PVM/MA Copolymer, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Agar, Glutathione, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Ceramide NP, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Xanthophylls

* Actives

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Panthenol

**This one stood out to me because it features four ingredients known to target uneven skin tone : Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Tranexamic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione

From Round Lab website 

I picked it up from Yesstyle and I think it was on promotion at the time, so it ended up being a bit of a spontaneous “why not?” purchase.

Link here! 

Skin Type & Concerns

Oily, but prone to surface dehydration. I have sunspots on my cheekbones and nose bridge, plus some post-acne hyperpigmentation and scarring.

Packaging

I found the packaging a little frustrating. It’s hard to tell how much serum is left inside, and the dropper often didn’t pick up enough product. I would’ve preferred a pump for ease of use.

Texture

Clear and slightly viscous, with little golden droplets suspended throughout. I haven’t seen those mentioned in any of the marketing, so I’m not sure what they are presumably an oil-based ingredient. The serum absorbed quickly and layered well with the rest of my routine.

Results

This actually worked better than I expected! Unfortunately, I didn’t take any progress photos, but I noticed a real improvement in a particularly stubborn post-acne mark that had been lingering forever.

Would I Repurchase?

Not totally sure. I’m currently using the Numbuzin No.5+ Brightening Serum and feel like I’m seeing quicker results with that one. That said, it’s possible the Round Lab serum helped lay the groundwork by addressing deeper pigmentation first.

For the price, especially if you find it on sale, I think this is a solid option. Overall, I’d give it a 4/5.