I can’t even express how excited I was to trial this. There has been so much hype in the land of internet recently about micellar waters, and this Garnier one particularly. It definitely lives up to the majority of the hype, but there’s just one thing that lets it down for me (ooh the suspense!!)…
This comes in such a generous sized, sturdy bottle, which is going to last forever given how little I have to use every time. I love that it’s clear, as that makes it easy to see how much is left. The dispenser is just a drip-through-the-hole type of one, but it works well, and I haven’t had any problems with it going everywhere.
I’ve used this with cotton-wool balls and round cotton pads, and the latter definitely work better. I squirt enough of the micellar water on to the pad so that it’s nice and soaked (the info card thingy said about half a teaspoon, which sounds about right), and then wipe it all over my face. It doesn’t sting, it doesn’t have any scent, it doesn’t foam up or turn a different colour… in short, it feels exactly like water. Soothing but refreshing. And damp. (Just thought I should clarify that :P)
In terms of removing my face makeup and eyeshadow, this stuff is magical. It seriously just melts it off – I don’t know how it can do it so easily! (well, I’ve read up on micellar water, but I still maintain it’s magic). I use one or two cotton pads for my entire face, depending on how much makeup I’m wearing, and when I follow up with toner not a speck of makeup comes off on that cotton pad. It literally takes me less than 30 seconds to get all my face makeup off, and that is pretty darn amazing.
I don’t find it leaves any residue, so although I have been following up with toner, I haven’t felt the need to rinse it off. I haven’t experienced any irritation or breakouts since starting to use this, and most importantly I haven’t had dry patches – something which is caused by a lot of cleansers for me.
All in all, this is amazing. Except. This makes me so sad. I wear a waterproof mascara, which I love. Unfortunately this just doesn’t do anything to remove it – I’ve tried using it so many ways, and even resorted to the dreaded scrubbing, and it just doesn’t do anything to budge it. Now, this probably speaks more for the mascara than the micellar water, but I’d read so many places that this would remove waterproof eye makeup super easily, so it was disappointing. What I’ve ended up doing is using a tiny bit of my oil cleanser just to get my mascara off, and then wiping that residue away with the micellar water. It works, it just adds an extra step to what otherwise is an amazingly quick and easy method of makeup removal.
Will I repurchase? Yes! Would I recommend to others? Definitely! Just be aware that if you have a stubborn waterproof mascara, this may not quite hit the mark.
When the hype started about Micellar cleansing water I just had to jump onto train and find out for myself what on earth could make a product this popular! I picked it up from Countdown at $16 and what an amazing way to spend $16.
I've heard quite alot of girl complaining about the Micellar water breaking them out and causing lobster faces which made me quiver I must admit and onward we went to make the purchase... Never looking back.
I've used this Micellar water as a makeup remover and used it as a toner after cleansing because why not. Its a cleansing water? So would extra cleansing, after cleansing hurt? Dont even imagine it! My skin is looking the best its looked in years and years.
Makeup remover - At night when I remove my makeup, I saturate a medium sized cottonboll and swipe the crazy out of face. I love how this removes waterproof mascara without drama and just a few swipes takes off all the makeup. And just to make sure its all gone I'll use a second cottonball just to swipe off any extra and let me tell you the extra is microscopic cause theres almost nothing left behind. I dont do any additional cleansing and my skin is baby soft, smooth but most of all feels nourished.
As a toner/cleanser - On my no makeup days I'll use the Micellar as cleanser toner to wash off the day. When do use a cleanser I'll still grab for the Micellar water to refreshen up and wake up my face. Again, my skin is plump, soft and full of life.
This product blows me away because I have super sensitive and after seeing many girls complain about skin problems with the Micellar I was sure I was going to be another statistic. Oh no! My skin for once wants me to enjoy a product and absolutely fall in love with. This has replaced my makeup removers and toners because its so versatile so not only is it healthy for skin but I'm saving money products. Could it get any better?
Micellar Cleansing Water will forever and always be in skincare collection. This is pure liquid gold.
Tips: An alternative use is a toner after cleansing or just cleansing even when you're not using makeup.