Numbuzin No.1 Clear Soothing Toner Pad (70 pads + 70-pad refill, large value set)
485 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.8 (30,238 reviews, No.1/No.3/No.5 set combined) · 4.85 average · 97% 4–5 stars · 90% 5 stars among reviews read (our own tally) · a 140-pad soothing pad used as a toner mask
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Community summary
The most frequently mentioned point is soothing. Comments like 'when heat builds up after a workout or shower, I put it on and it cools right down' and 'laying it on red cheeks calms them' appeared in 231 of the 485 reviews — far ahead of anything else. People repeatedly mention using it when skin is sensitized, such as in summer heat, after scrubbing, or after removing makeup, and many single out the green side (said to be packed with cica) for soothing. That said, these are users' own impressions, and some say 'I don't notice much on normal days' or 'it didn't calm breakouts right away.'
Next come the generous essence and the large-size value. 181 reviews say the pads are so soaked with essence that they don't dry out even when left on a while, down to the last pad. 33% (158 reviews) praise the value of the 140-pad set — 70 pads plus a refill of the same 70 — saying they use it freely morning and night, and that refilling the jar from the pouch is hygienic and economical. That said, a minority say the opposite — that the toner/essence feels sparse and it dries out quickly — so impressions vary.
How it's used and its structure come up often too. 116 reviews describe leaving it on both cheeks and the forehead for 5–10 minutes as a toner mask, 112 say the vegan bamboo fabric is so soft it didn't irritate even sensitive skin, and 102 mention splitting the two-sided pad (green for soothing, white for hydration) in half. On the other hand, complaints that it doesn't split cleanly and leaves lint are concentrated in the 4-star and lower reviews. The No.3 (makeup prep, 36 reviews) and No.5 (dark-spot brightening, 21) collected alongside are compared mainly for pre-makeup texture/pores and adhesion/dark spots; of the 485 reviews read, No.1 (hydrating-soothing) is the mainstay at 428.
Minimum counts based on 485 reviews read first-hand. We counted only reviews with clearly legible wording, and counted only the review text, excluding words that appear in option names (such as 'hydrating & soothing'). If anything, we undercounted rather than inflated.
By skin type
Star distribution — our own tally of 485 reviews read first-hand, not Olive Young official.
Expressions found in the reviews read (original tone kept, not rewritten)
Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Calms heat and redness — the most-mentioned pointThe most frequently mentioned point (231 reviews). People say laying it on a face that's heated up after a workout, shower, or time outdoors — or on cheeks that have turned red — brings the heat down and makes skin feel comfortable. Many single out the green side, said to be packed with cica, for soothing, and using it at sensitized moments such as in summer or after scrubbing comes up repeatedly.
- Generous essence + 140-pad large set181 reviews say the pads are so soaked with essence that they don't dry out — down to the last pad, even when left on a long time. 158 praise the value: the refill is the same 70 pads as the main jar, for 140 in total, so they use it freely morning and night, and refilling the jar from the pouch is called hygienic and economical.
- A pad made for toner masking116 reviews describe leaving it on both cheeks and the forehead for 5–10 minutes rather than wiping. People add that they keep it on while drying their hair, and that laying it on before makeup keeps makeup from lifting. Many also say the pad is large enough that one sheet covers both cheeks.
- Soft, non-irritating fabric112 reviews say the vegan bamboo fabric is so soft that it didn't irritate sensitive skin or even a sensitive child's skin, and that it doesn't feel scratchy even when used as a wiping pad. Being two-sided (green/white), 102 reviews also describe splitting it in half to match the day's skin condition.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Splitting in half is a hassle, and it leaves lintBeing able to split the two-sided pad in half is often cited as a plus, but complaints that it doesn't separate cleanly or leaves lint are concentrated in the 4-star and lower reviews. Some also say split pads are thinner and dry out quickly, so many people just apply it whole.
- Some find it too thick to adhere, or quick to dryMost say the essence is generous, but a few 1-star reviews say the pad is too thick so it lifts off the cheeks and doesn't adhere well, and a minority say the toner/essence feels sparse so it dries quickly. Whether it dries faster than other pads is a matter of individual impression.
- Soothing may not be very noticeable on normal daysA few people say 'it's clearly helpful on irritated days, but I don't notice much on normal days,' 'I'm not sure it does anything — it's just okay,' or 'I'm not sure it's special compared to other pads.' How noticeable it feels depends on expectations.
- Rarely, irritation or breakouts (varies by person)Most call it gentle, but a few reviews say their skin actually got more sensitive or broke out in small bumps/dermatitis, and one or two suspect the formula changed. Skin reactions vary widely by person, so we recommend testing with one or two pads first. We make no efficacy claims.
- Based on users' own impressionsSoothing, heat relief, and makeup grip are users' own impressions and vary by person. We make no efficacy claims.
Best for
- When your face tends to heat up after workouts, showers, or time outdoors. Comments about calming heat and redness are the most common
- When you mostly lay pads on your cheeks and forehead as a toner mask rather than wiping. Many say the generous essence keeps it from drying out even when left on a while
- When you have sensitive skin and want a gentle pad with soft fabric
- When you go through a lot of toner pads morning and night and need a large size. The set comes with 140 pads including the refill
May not suit you if: When splitting one pad cleanly in half matters to you. Some complain it doesn't split well and leaves lint / When your main goal is smoothing sebum and pore texture or prepping skin before makeup. In reviews, many pick No.3 (makeup prep) for that purpose / When you expect a clear, immediate difference even on normal days. Some say they don't notice much unless their skin is irritated
How to Use Numbuzin No.1 Clear Soothing Toner Pad (70 pads + 70-pad refill, large value set)
- On days when heat or redness flares up, the most common order in reviews is to lay the green side on your cheeks and forehead for 5–10 minutes after cleansing, then give your face one light wipe with the removed pad
- Many share that keeping it in the fridge makes it feel even cooler. Some say it still has a cooling feel when stored at room temperature
- Split pads can dry out quickly and leave lint, so one approach is to lay a whole pad on each cheek and split just one for the forehead and chin
- When skin is sensitive, the recurring advice is not to rub hard and to lay it on instead. Many reviews say they leave it on both cheeks for about 5 minutes before makeup
Price & buying tips
- It's a 140-pad set with 70 pads plus a refill of the same 70, so many say it's a good per-pad value for daily users. You refill the jar from the pouch
- Several reviews mention buying it through Olive Young picks, Olive Young Live, or sales, and some say 'it feels a bit pricey, so I stock up on sale,' so checking the event price before buying is a common pattern. This set lets you choose one of No.1, No.3, or No.5 Check the price on Coupang →
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FAQ
Q. How to use the Numbuzin No.1 Pad — is it for wiping or for toner masking?
It works both ways, but toner masking comes up more often (116 reviews). A common method is laying the green side on your cheeks and forehead for 5–10 minutes after cleansing, then giving your face one light wipe with the removed pad. Many also leave it on both cheeks for about 5 minutes before makeup or keep it on while drying their hair. On sensitive days, the recurring advice is to lay it on rather than rubbing hard.
Q. What's the difference between the green and white sides, and do you split it in half?
Reviewers use the green side for soothing and the white side for hydration and texture smoothing. Being able to split one pad into two for both cheeks is often cited as a plus (102 reviews), but complaints that it doesn't split cleanly and leaves lint are concentrated in the 4-star and lower reviews. Some also say split pads get thinner and dry out quickly, so many apply it whole.
Q. Does it help with heat, redness, and breakouts?
Soothing comments were the most common at 231 reviews — 'heat cools right down after a workout or shower' and 'laying it on red cheeks calms them.' That said, these are users' own impressions and vary by person, and some say 'I don't notice much on normal days,' 'it didn't calm breakouts right away,' or rarely 'it actually irritated my skin.' We make no treatment-efficacy claims. If inflammatory breakouts are severe, we recommend seeing a dermatologist.
Q. Can people with sensitive skin use it?
112 reviews say the fabric is soft enough that it didn't irritate even sensitive skin. However, a few say their skin actually got more sensitive or broke out in small bumps, and one reviewer with oily-dehydrated skin says wiping hard sensitized their skin, so they only lay it on. We recommend starting by laying on one or two pads and checking how your skin reacts.
Q. Which should I choose — No.1, No.3, or No.5?
This set lets you choose one of the three, and of the 485 reviews read, 428 were No.1 (hydrating-soothing), 36 were No.3 (makeup prep), and 21 were No.5 (dark-spot brightening). Based on reviews, No.1 is mentioned for calming heat and redness and for toner masking, No.3 for 5-minute texture smoothing before makeup, makeup grip, and pore care, and No.5 for good adhesion and for dark spots/texture. Some say No.3 can feel too oily for very oily skin, and that No.5 has a weak brightening effect or became thicker and less comfortable after a reformulation. The No.3 and No.5 samples are small, so treat these as reference only.
Q. Where does it rank among Olive Young toner pad recommendations?
By Olive Young's official figures, it's a toner pad with a 4.8 rating and an exceptionally large number of reviews — 30,238 (No.1/No.3/No.5 set combined). In the Olive Young JJintem toner and pad tally, it's classified as a soothing toner-mask pad, and rankings change depending on when they're tallied. For the latest comparison by condition, check the Olive Young toner pad recommendation ranking page. We don't assign star ratings on our own.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The 4.8 rating and 30,238 total reviews are Olive Young's official figures and combine the entire No.1/No.3/No.5 set. The 4.85 average, 97% 4–5 star share, 90% 5-star share, and keyword numbers are values we calculated and tallied by reading 485 real Olive Young purchase reviews ourselves — they are not Olive Young's official tally (we excluded exact-duplicate text and counted only reviews with clear wording, so if anything they're under the real figure, not inflated). We don't reproduce the original review text — only the analysis — and we don't assign star ratings or make efficacy claims.
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