a packaging container for accommodating at least two stacks of moist cloths or moist cosmetic pads . the moist cloths or moist cosmetic pads of different stacks overlap only in one partial area in such a manner that a moist cloth or cosmetic pad of one stack protrudes into the partial area while being situated between two moist cloths or cosmetic pads of the other stack . the packaging container has an external shape that corresponds to the external shape of the moist cloths or moist cosmetic pads located in overlapping areas while , however , deviating from the respective fundamental shape of the moist cloths or cosmetic pads . a removal opening is provided in a manual access area located on the overlapping area of the moist cloths or cosmetic pads .