Garnier Skin Active Micellar Gel Wash Review

I was skeptical with this product. My usual routine is to use makeup wipes and then cleanse using a high end cleanser like clarins or dermalogica. My review of this product will be comparing this cheaper product to my usual. The size of the bottle is great value for money. A similar size bottle in cleansers I normally use is over $100 so the price is definitely a plus. The pump lid is also really handy to manage the amount you want to use. The liquid is light and clear. When rubbing on my face it doesn't foam up as much as I expected so a full pump is required, definitely not a pea sized amount you would use with the high end cleanses. The bottle says to massage around your eyes and lips to remove makeup. I purposely didnt take my make up off with a wipe to test this claim. It works! Even on waterproof mascara, it gently removed it without having to scrub with a wipe. The liquid is free of perfume so I didnt like the chemical smell very much. Scrubbing my lips I accidentally tasted the product and it was sour and gross but your not meant to eat it so I can't judge that! After cleansing, my face didn't feel tight and dry which is good because even some high end cleansers can make it feel like this. Overall this product is great value for money but I do prefer more specialized cleansers that are for hydration or break outs. I do like using makeup wipes so I havent got much need for this. I will continue to use it as an extra makeup remover after using the wipes but I'll still cleanse properly with my high end stuff.

I have always liked the micellar makeup remover range from Garnier.

This products is a great makeup remover and face wash. I feel after use that my skin is cleansed but not too harsh that it totally dries up my skin.

It’s not able to fully remove waterproof mascara though, but I don’t think it claims to be a waterproof makeup remover.

I would definitely use this product again and repurchase when I run out.

I really love the Garnier Micellar Water, so I had high hopes for this product as it would eliminate a step from my evening routine and speed things up. It works - it removes most make up (although I still prefer to use make up wipes first anyway). However, I would not purchase this again because I found it a bit stingy - it says to use on your eyes to remove eye make up but it REALLY stings if it gets in or near your eyes. It also claims to be scent-free but I found it had a really chemical smell which was unpleasant. The only thing I really liked about this product is that it foamed and lathered well, and the packaging/bottle is nice.

I found this gel wash to be perfect for removing makeup - especially waterproof mascara. I always struggle to get my mascara off at the end of the day but after using this my lashes were soft and mascara-free! Very lightly scented and didn't dry out my skin

I was really happy with the results from this wash. I’m one of those naughty girls that don’t wash my makeup off at night. So I used the wash in the morning on a smudged makeup’d face. It has no fragrance. Which is fine. Although why do products for sensitive skin always have no smell. Surely there are fragrances for sensitive skin?!

The wash lathered well and bubbled up nicely. It was easy to apply issuing my hands and washed away without leaving my skin dry.

The bottle specifically says it will remove lipstick and mascara. Well in my case - not so much. I wear non waterproof mascara and it still didn’t clean the smudgy stains under my eyes.

While not a 10 out of 10 for me, I would use it again. And I would recommend it as it’s a pretty good cleanser for its price point.

Refreshing clean feeling from the first wash. Actually got all my eye makeup off first time.

Left my skin feeling cleaner from the first wash. Removes all my makeup no problem.

Light crisp scent, had to describe but pleasant.

This may be my new go to face wash.

Simple clean packaging also. The pump top is great for in the shower.

Very impressed with how clean my face feels after each use!

So I have been wanting to use the Garnier Skin Active Micellar Gel Wash ever since I heard about it so I was excited to try it. At first glance, the packaging of the product is great, it's visually pleasing and I'm grateful that it has a pump which makes it easy to use. In terms of the consistency of the product, it was refreshing as in it just glided on smoothly and left my face feeling super fresh afterwards. The bonus of this product for me was the size, at 200ml a bottle you get a very generous amount of product and they kindly fill it right to the top. I have one gripe about this product and it was in terms of the makeup removing side of it. It was when I removed my eye makeup with it, it left a slight sting but the product was fine on the rest of my face. On the whole, I'm quite impressed and I will continue to use it until its gone and then I will consider repurchasing it.

Ok lets start by saying you need this in your life.

As someone who wears a full cake face every day I have been using 3-5 cotton round things everyday taking off my makeup with regular micellar water, so as you can imagine I was excited for this.

I was sceptical I won't lie, what kind of face cleanser can take off all of your double wear foundation and clean your face? THIS CAN. I took this in the shower with me so I could just wet my face and then use it, as I would typically remove my makeup with micellar water before the shower. When I got out I was in shock. My face was completely clear of makeup??? after just washing my face once??? with this cleanser??? Mind blown.

This saves SO much time, so much product, everything about this I have been looking for in my life. The packaging is great, the texture is great, the scent is great, I don't think there is anything bad except it stings your eyes if you get it inside them but its worth it.

You need this if you want an amazing life.

This Gel Wash definitely caught my attention, you can use it on your face, eyes and lips! I really that idea, it makes removing your makeup a lot quicker. It comes in a clear plastic bottle with a pink pump lid, its easy to use and you need a couple of pumps to get enough product for your entire face and neck. Trying to get it to foam up on your face after you apply to wet skin didn't really work for me but if you foam it up by rubbing it into your hands first it works great. Before I used it I made sure I had another read of the instructions on the back of the bottle, luckily I did because it says 'incase of direct eye contact rinse immediately' so I guessed it really isn't good to get in your eyes! I was a bit worried because I wasn't sure how I'm supposed to use it on my eye makeup without getting some in my eyes, the thought of it freaked me out a bit. The product doesn't have much of a smell to it, just a mild chemical scent. The first time I used it I foamed it up in my hands and rubbed it all over my face and lips, I've got to admit it works really well at removing makeup, but I really don't like the fact that it stings if you gets some in your eyes, I found it impossible to not get any in my eyes while removing my eye makeup, the next morning I ended up with a swollen eye up the top, which has never happened before so I wont be using it on my eye makeup again. It also tastes really bad so try not to get it in your mouth while using it on your lips! I liked that it didn't dry my skin out it was very gentle. I'm not sure if I would purchase again just because of the fact that I wouldn't use on my eye makeup again when that's what its for, the price is affordable though.