Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Review

Gentle on the skin. I use it every day to help take off my eye makeup. This is also perfect to take on holiday, instead of my usual makeup skincare routine products.

I found although this product did take some of my makeup off, my skin didn’t feel clean like it does when I used my normal cleanser. I think it’s handy to have for when you don’t have access to water or if you haven’t worn makeup that day.

Gentle and great for a quick clean, but I would recommend to cleanse first and then use this as more of a toner or after you wake up, more than a makeup remover or replacement. It's cruelty free, which is a massive thumbs up for me. It's freshening on the skin and would be great to use in a spritzer bottle while exercising for a quick freshen up. Lightly scented and delicate.

It works, but it could be better. It struggles a bit with eye makeup, and can feel a bit drying on the skin. It's good combined with a microfiber face cloth however, and it's so affordable that I can't complain too much

I find Micellar Cleansing Water is great for those days when you wear light makeup, and don't have the time or energy for a full nighttime skin routine. I prefer to use it with the Garnier reusable pads, and find I can get most mascara and foundation off - however medium wear products might need a few attempts. Gentle on my skin, and doesn't dry my skin out.

My skin never feels completely clean after using this. It does not remove all the makeup on my face. I usually have to use a cleanser afterwards to remove any excess makeup that is left on my face. However, it is still handy to have when travelling when there it little access to water

I have used several different brands of micellar water since the product was first launched on the market (and that includes Garnier’s variations on their original micellar water) and this is the one that I keep coming back to.

The Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water comes in a 400ml clear plastic bottle with a pink flip top lid. The water itself is clear. On the bottle the label states that it is for “Normal to sensitive skin”. It also says that it is fragrance free, and that it has been “dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested”. The directions say to use it on the eyes, lips, and face, and that it does not need to be rinsed off.

I have used this micellar water on and off for the past few years. I apply the product to a cotton pad, which is how the bottle’s instructions say to use it. I then use the cotton pad to remove the makeup from my face. The small opening in the bottle’s flip top lid makes it easy to control how much product you are pouring out. The remover looks clear on the cotton pad, and it has no scent. As a makeup remover I have found that this effectively removes all makeup including, eye shadow, eyeliner, foundation, and lipstick, bar the most stubborn of matte lipsticks, which require an oil to remove.

Altogether I have found this to be one of the most effective and most affordable micellar waters on the market. It does not irritate my eyes, which some other micellar waters have done, and it removes nearly all makeup except for the most stubborn waterproof ones. It also lasts a long time. The 400ml bottle takes a lone time to get through, even if you are removing makeup on most days of the week! This has become my go-to micellar water, and I will keep on purchasing this product.

This cleansing water is the only one I use to take off my make-up and especially my mascara. What is even better you do not need to use water as with other make up removers.

Works amazing my face feels so fresh and clean after taking my makeup off with it or using it in the morning to get anything dirt off my skin. Smells amazing so simple to use just apply to a cotton pad and wipe face with it and you feel so clean and fresh.