Nightingale Sheets

The Nightingale Sheets collection covers 13 cleansing and treatment pad products from the Korean derma-focused Nightingale brand. The core product is the Daily Derma Cleansing Pad in Mild and Mild Acid versions, available in 10-sheet trial packs, 70-sheet standard packs, 70+10 bundles, and 100-sheet large formats. The treatment pad lineup includes the C Toning Peeling Pad (60 sheets, vitamin C exfoliation) and the Tea Tree Carming Toner Pad (60 sheets, calming) - targeting brightening and soothing respectively. A travel-format bundle (100 sheets x2 + travel 10 sheets x2) covers long-trip needs.

  • Daily Derma + treatment pads
  • Mild, Mild Acid & Tea Tree
  • 10 to 100-sheet formats
  • Korean derma pad range

By Skinsli editorial Updated

Buying guide

Nightingale Cleansing Pads: A Complete Buying Guide

Nightingale's Sheet collection covers a range of pre-soaked cleansing and treatment pads for face use, built around the brand's Daily Derma Cleansing Pad system and two targeted treatment pads - the C Toning Peeling Pad and the Tea Tree Carming Toner Pad. All 13 products are pad formats: single-use pre-moistened round or folded pads applied to the face without rinsing (toner pads) or as a wipe-cleanse format.

Daily Derma Cleansing Pad: Mild vs. Mild Acid

The Daily Derma Cleansing Pad comes in two formula variants: Mild and Mild Acid. The Mild version is a gentle cleansing pad suitable for daily use by all skin types - it removes surface residue and provides light toning without active exfoliation. The Mild Acid version adds a low-concentration acid component - typically a PHA (polyhydroxy acid) or low-percentage AHA - that provides mild chemical exfoliation on top of the cleansing function.

Choose the Mild version if your skin is sensitive or you use other exfoliating actives (retinol, AHAs, BHAs) in your routine and do not need additional acid exposure from the pad step. Choose the Mild Acid version if your skin is oily or texture-prone and benefits from a gentle daily acid step as part of the cleansing process without a dedicated separate exfoliant.

Choosing the Right Pack Size

The Daily Derma Cleansing Pad is available in three size tiers:

  • 10 sheets - a trial or travel size, lasting approximately one to two weeks of daily use
  • 70 sheets and 70 + 10 bundle - the standard size providing two to three months of daily use; the bundle adds 10 extra sheets
  • 100 sheets - the economy format for committed daily users; roughly three to four months at one pad per day

New users should start with the 10-sheet trial pack to confirm tolerance before committing to a 70 or 100-sheet format. Once you confirm the Mild or Mild Acid formula suits your skin, the 100-sheet format offers the best cost-per-pad value.

C Toning Peeling Pad (60 sheets)

The C Toning Peeling Pad (60 sheets) is a targeted treatment pad combining vitamin C and mild exfoliation. Vitamin C in this format provides antioxidant protection and brightening activity; the peeling component adds chemical exfoliation to help remove dull surface cells and improve tone. The 60-sheet count provides two months of daily use or four months at every-other-day frequency.

Vitamin C pads are best used in the evening or with consistent morning SPF use, as vitamin C can interact with UV exposure during the conversion period between oxidized and reduced states. Use the C Toning Peeling Pad as a standalone toning-and-treatment step after cleansing, three to five times per week rather than daily, to avoid over-exfoliation from the combined acid and vitamin C activity.

Tea Tree Carming Toner Pad (60 sheets)

The Tea Tree Carming Toner Pad (60 sheets) - note the "Carming" spelling is Nightingale's stylized version of "calming" - delivers tea tree extract in a toner pad format for post-cleanse use on congested or breakout-prone skin. Tea tree's antimicrobial properties reduce the activity of acne-causing bacteria on the skin surface; the toner pad format delivers this benefit without the irritating high concentration of straight tea tree oil, which is too potent for direct application.

At 60 sheets, the Tea Tree Carming Pad provides two months of daily use. Apply after cleansing by wiping the pad over the face in upward strokes, then allow to absorb without rinsing. It functions as a calming toner step that also addresses breakout-prone skin concerns without requiring a separate spot treatment for mild congestion.

Travel Tissue Bundle (100 Sheets x2 + 10 Sheets x2)

The travel bundle - "Cleansing Pad 100 sheets x2 + 10 sheets x2 Travel Tissue" - provides a large home supply alongside compact travel packs in one purchase. The two 100-sheet packs cover five to six months of home use; the two 10-sheet packs are the travel portions for trips of one to two weeks each. This bundle makes sense for users who have established the Daily Derma Cleansing Pad in their routine and want to manage both at-home and travel supply in a single order.

The 10-sheet travel packs fit easily in a toiletry bag and comply with standard airline carry-on restrictions - cleansing pads are considered solid/pre-wet products rather than liquids, so they do not count toward liquid allowances in most airline policies. This makes the Nightingale pad format a particularly convenient travel skincare format.

How to Use Nightingale Cleansing Pads Correctly

For the Daily Derma Cleansing Pads: use after your cleansing step (not as a replacement for cleansing if you are wearing heavy makeup or sunscreen - a pad cannot replace an oil cleanser for waterproof product removal). Swipe the pad over the face in upward and outward motions starting from the center, then allow the residue to absorb without rinsing. The pad functions as both a final cleansing step and a toning layer.

For the treatment pads (C Toning, Tea Tree): use the same technique but limit to three to five times per week if your routine includes other actives. Both can be used the same evening as the Daily Derma Mild pad on separate applications - for example, the Daily Derma Mild pad first as the daily toner, then the Tea Tree Carming pad on congested areas as a targeted second step - but avoid using both acid-containing pads (Mild Acid + C Toning Peeling) on the same skin area in the same session to prevent over-exfoliation.

Incorporating Nightingale Pads into a Full Routine

Nightingale pads work best as a post-cleanse toner replacement rather than an additional step on top of a liquid toner. The pad delivers a toning layer that eliminates the need to apply a separate liquid toner with cotton or hands. After the pad step, continue with essence, serum, and moisturizer as normal.

For a routine that already includes chemical exfoliants (AHAs, BHAs, or retinol), choose the Daily Derma Mild pad rather than the Mild Acid version to avoid stacking too many active exfoliation inputs. The C Toning Peeling Pad and Tea Tree Carming Pad are best used on days when you are not applying other targeted actives, so that each treatment step has clear, uninterrupted contact with the skin.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Use the Mild version for daily use if your routine already includes exfoliants (retinol, AHAs, or BHAs) - adding the Mild Acid on top would stack excess acid exposure. Use the Mild Acid version for daily use if your skin is oily or textured and benefits from gentle daily acid exfoliation without a separate exfoliant in your routine. Sensitive skin types should stay with the Mild version regardless of whether they use other actives, as the Mild Acid's daily use can exceed the irritation threshold for reactive complexions.

  • The Tea Tree Carming Toner Pad (60 sheets) focuses on calming and antimicrobial action - suited for congested, breakout-prone skin where reducing bacterial activity on the skin surface is the priority. The C Toning Peeling Pad (60 sheets) focuses on brightening and exfoliation through vitamin C and mild acid - suited for dull, uneven-toned skin where surface cell turnover is the priority. Use Tea Tree for an acne-management routine; use C Toning for a brightening and texture-refining routine. Do not use both on the same area in the same session to avoid over-exfoliation.

  • Start with the 10-sheet pack as a trial. Ten sheets provide one to two weeks of daily use - enough to assess whether the Mild or Mild Acid formula causes any irritation and whether the cleansing action suits your skin. Once you confirm tolerance and see the result, move to the 70-sheet or 100-sheet format for better cost-per-pad value. Committing to a large pack before trialing is a common waste - the 10-sheet pack avoids this.

  • The Daily Derma Cleansing Pads are best as a post-cleanse toning step rather than a primary makeup or sunscreen remover. They can remove light daily surface makeup (tinted moisturizer, light powder), but they are not designed to break down waterproof foundation, mascara, or SPF 50+ sunscreen - these require an oil cleanser or micellar water first. After removing makeup with your primary cleanser, use the Nightingale pad as the toning step that follows. Using it to try to replace an oil cleanser will leave sunscreen residue and may cause the pad to feel inadequate when the issue is in the preceding cleansing step.

  • Vitamin C in pre-soaked pad formats is typically formulated in a stabilized derivative form - such as ascorbyl glucoside, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, or ascorbic acid in a sealed individual-pad or air-tight container - to reduce oxidation before use. The C Toning Peeling Pad's 60-sheet sealed container protects the formula from the light and air exposure that degrades vitamin C most rapidly. Close the container tightly after each use and store away from direct sunlight to maintain vitamin C potency over the 60-sheet use period.

  • Yes - pre-moistened pad products are generally classified as solid or semi-solid items rather than liquids under most airline carry-on policies, and they do not count toward the 100 ml liquid allowance. The 10-sheet travel packs in the Nightingale travel bundle are compact enough for any standard toiletry bag. Check the current policy of your specific airline if you are traveling internationally, as regulations can vary, but in general pre-soaked pads are carry-on compliant.

  • The Mild Acid Cleansing Pad uses a low-concentration acid designed for daily gentle use rather than intensive treatment. However, for skin that is already sensitive or reactive, even low-concentration acids can cause cumulative irritation with daily use. Test the Mild Acid version for one week before committing to daily application - if redness, stinging, or dryness appears, switch to the Mild version without acid. Sensitive skin that benefits from gentle exfoliation at all is typically better served by once-to-twice-weekly use of the Mild Acid pad rather than daily, keeping the Mild version for the remaining days.

  • The Nightingale Sheets collection lists 13 products: the Daily Derma Cleansing Pad Mild in 10, 70, 70+10, and 100-sheet formats; the Mild Acid version in a 70+10 bundle; the C Toning Peeling Pad (60 sheets); the Tea Tree Carming Toner Pad (60 sheets); and a travel bundle with 100-sheet x2 main pads plus 10-sheet x2 travel packs.