Nightingale Daily Cleansing
Nightingale Daily Cleansing is the core Daily Derma pad and water collection from Korean brand Nightingale, covering 16 products centred on one format: the Daily Derma Cleansing Pad. Available in Mild and Mild Acid formulas across 10-sheet, 70-sheet, and 100-sheet sizes - plus a 70+10 sheet bundle and the 70-sheet Mild Acid - the range also includes the Daily Derma Deep Cleansing Water (500 ml) and the water with cotton pad kit (40 pads). Every item targets the same goal: a daily no-rinse or quick-rinse cleanse that clears skin without disrupting the barrier.
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Nightingale Daily Derma Cleansing: Complete Guide to Pads and Waters
The Nightingale Daily Derma line narrows the brand's focus to one cleansing method: embossed pre-soaked pads used daily in place of - or alongside - a traditional rinse-off cleanser. Sixteen products in this collection cover two formulas (Mild and Mild Acid), three pad-count sizes (10, 70, 100 sheets), a combo bundle (70+10 sheets), and two formats of the Deep Cleansing Water. This guide explains how each pad count and formula serves a different purchase scenario, what to expect from the Mild Acid pads, and how the cleansing water integrates with the pad routine.
How the Daily Derma Pad Routine Works
Each Nightingale Daily Derma pad is a textured cotton-fibre disc soaked in the brand's cleansing solution. To cleanse, you take one pad from the sealed jar, unfold it, and sweep the embossed surface over dry or slightly damp skin in circular motions. No water rinse is strictly required afterwards - you can proceed directly to toner or serum. The physical texture of the pad surface removes surface dead cells and sebum while the soaking solution handles the chemical cleanse. One pad per use is the standard; some users use a second pad if skin was heavily covered in SPF or makeup.
Daily Derma Cleansing Pad Mild: The Everyday Option
The Mild formula pad is the base version of the Daily Derma line - cleansing and light exfoliation without any acid component. It is suitable for all skin types including sensitive and dry skin. The soaking solution is designed to respect the skin's moisture barrier while removing excess sebum and debris. At 70 and 100-sheet sizes, the Mild pad is an appropriate daily-rotation product. The 10-sheet trial pack lets first-time buyers test the formula and physical feel of the pad before committing to a larger jar. The Mild Daily Derma Cleansing Pad (100 sheets) and Daily Derma Cleansing Pad Mild (100 sheets) are two listings for the same formula at the same size available in this collection.
Daily Derma Cleansing Pad Mild Acid: Low-Concentration Exfoliation
The Mild Acid variant adds an acid component - typically PHA or a low-percentage BHA - to the soaking solution. This dissolves the bonds holding surface dead cells for more thorough cell turnover than the physical embossing alone achieves. The Mild Acid Daily Derma Cleansing Pad (70 sheets) and its alternate listing 'Mild Acid Daily Derma Cleansing Pad 70 Sheets' cover the same product at the standard 70-sheet size. The 10-sheet trial and 70-sheet jar are both available for Mild Acid. Unlike an exfoliation treatment used two or three times per week, the Mild Acid pads are formulated for daily use - the acid level is low enough that daily application is intended rather than occasional.
The 70+10 Sheet Bundle: Standard Jar with a Built-In Trial Backup
The Daily Derma Cleansing Pad Mild 70 sheets + 10 sheets bundle packs a full 70-sheet jar with a 10-sheet supplementary pack. This bundle is useful when you travel regularly and want a smaller pack for the bag without repackaging the main jar, or when you want to share the 10-sheet pack with a partner to test the formula. At daily use, the 70-sheet jar lasts 10 weeks; the 10-sheet backup extends the period by another 10 days. It is an economical way to get a travel-ready portion alongside your regular supply.
Daily Derma Deep Cleansing Water 500ml: Removing Makeup Before the Pad Step
The Daily Derma Deep Cleansing Water (500 ml) is optimised for removing heavier residue - foundation, sunscreen, waterproof mascara - that the dry-sweep pad step may not fully clear on its own. The 500 ml bottle covers months of daily use at standard application amounts. In a routine that includes makeup, use the cleansing water first on a separate cotton pad to dissolve the surface layer, then follow with the Daily Derma Cleansing Pad for the second-pass exfoliation and cleanse. On makeup-free days, the cleansing pad alone may be sufficient.
Deep Cleansing Water + Cotton Pad 40p Kit: Ready to Use
The Daily Derma Deep Cleansing Water + Cotton Pad 40p kit includes the cleansing water bottle alongside 40 separate cotton pads, bundling the first-cleanse setup in one purchase. At one cotton pad per cleanse, 40 pads covers about six weeks of daily evening use. When the cotton pads are finished, the cleansing water bottle can continue to be used with separately sourced cotton pads or the kit can be repurchased. This bundle removes the need to find compatible cotton pads and is a good starting point for someone building a Nightingale Daily routine from scratch.
Choosing Between 10, 70, and 100 Sheets
The 10-sheet pack across both Mild and Mild Acid formulas serves a single purpose: testing. It lasts 10 days at one-pad-per-day, which is long enough for your skin to respond. The 70-sheet jar is the standard buy for a confirmed daily product - roughly 10 weeks of supply. The 100-sheet jar is the cost-efficient long-haul option for a pad you use daily without question. If you are trialling a new formula, start with 10 sheets. If switching from another cleanser you already find too harsh, go Mild 10 first. If you know oily skin tolerates acid well, go Mild Acid 10 to confirm, then move to the 70-sheet jar.
Sample Daily Routine Using the Nightingale Daily Derma Line
Morning: take one Daily Derma Cleansing Pad (Mild or Mild Acid depending on your formula) and sweep over dry skin. No rinse needed. Apply toner, serum, moisturiser, and SPF. Evening (with makeup): first-cleanse using the Daily Derma Deep Cleansing Water on a cotton pad to remove makeup and SPF. Second-cleanse using a Daily Derma Cleansing Pad for exfoliation and residue removal. Continue with toner and the rest of your evening routine. Evening (no makeup): one Daily Derma Cleansing Pad sweep is sufficient as the cleanse step. If using the Mild Acid pads, evening-only use is the starting frequency for sensitive skin before building to morning and evening.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do the Nightingale Daily Derma Cleansing Pads require rinsing off after use?
No rinse is required after using the Daily Derma Cleansing Pad. The soaking solution is designed to leave the skin ready for the next routine step - toner, serum, or moisturiser. Some users prefer to do a light water rinse if they feel residue, but this is optional. The no-rinse format is part of what makes it suited to a quick morning cleanse before heading out.
Is one Nightingale Daily Derma pad per cleanse enough, or do I need two?
One pad is sufficient for a routine cleanse on skin without heavy makeup or SPF buildup. If you wear full-coverage foundation or waterproof SPF, a first-cleanse with the Daily Derma Deep Cleansing Water reduces the work the pad needs to do, making one pad adequate as a second step. On bare-face days, one pad per session is the standard use.
Should I buy the Nightingale Daily Derma Cleansing Pad Mild Acid 70 sheets or the 10-sheet pack first?
Start with the Mild Acid 10-sheet pack if you have not used acid cleansing pads before. Ten days of daily use is enough to check whether your skin tolerates the formula without dryness or irritation. Once confirmed, the 70-sheet jar is the practical main purchase. If you already know your skin handles low-acid formulas without issue, going straight to the 70-sheet jar is reasonable.
What is the difference between the Mild Daily Derma Cleansing Pad 100 sheets and the Daily Derma Cleansing Pad Mild 100 sheets?
Both are 100-sheet jars of the Mild formula Daily Derma Cleansing Pad. They are two product listings for the same item - the name order is reversed but the product is identical. Either listing will arrive as the same jar.
Are the Daily Derma Cleansing Pad Mild Acid 70 sheets and Mild Acid Daily Derma Cleansing Pad 70 Sheets the same product?
Yes, both listings are the same 70-sheet Mild Acid formula jar. The name order differs between listings but the product is identical. Buy either - you will receive the same item.
When does it make sense to buy the Daily Derma Cleansing Pad Mild 70+10 sheet bundle?
The 70+10 bundle is practical when you travel regularly and want a separate 10-sheet pack for your bag without splitting the main jar, or when you have a partner who wants to trial the pads alongside your regular use. The 70-sheet jar is your home supply; the 10-sheet pack goes in the travel bag. It is also a good option if you want to gift a trial pack to someone.
How many applications does the Daily Derma Deep Cleansing Water 500ml bottle provide?
At 5-7 ml per cotton pad for one first-cleanse per evening, a 500 ml bottle provides roughly 70 to 100 applications - about two to three months of daily makeup removal. If used twice daily or with more generous amounts per pad, expect closer to six weeks. The large format is sized for daily use without frequent repurchasing.
When the cotton pads in the Deep Cleansing Water + Cotton Pad 40p kit run out, what should I use?
Once the 40 included cotton pads are used up, you can continue with the cleansing water bottle using any standard cotton pad - the cleansing water is not limited to a specific pad brand. Alternatively, switch to the Daily Derma Cleansing Pads (already pre-soaked) for the first-cleanse step, which eliminates the need for a separate cotton pad entirely.
Can sensitive skin use the Nightingale Daily Derma Cleansing Pad Mild Acid 10 sheets as a starting test?
Yes, the 10-sheet pack is specifically the right size for a sensitivity test. Use it once daily - evening only - for the first week, then check for redness, dryness, or irritation. If skin responds well, continue daily and then upgrade to the 70-sheet jar. If you notice any persistent reaction after three to five days, switch to the Mild formula instead.
Are Nightingale Daily Derma products on skinsli authentic?
Yes. All Nightingale Daily Derma products on skinsli - including the pad jars, cleansing water, and bundle packs - are sourced directly from Korean supply channels and are authentic Korean-market products. Nightingale is a Korean skincare brand.