I hadn't heard of "Micellar" water before being involved in this trial, but a quick Google told me it was good at removing make up and kinder to your skin than make up removal wipes.
When I hear the word "cleanser" I think of the cleansers I use on the regular e.g. foaming ones, or ones like Cetaphil etc., and seeing as Micellar water seems to be an upgraded version of make up removal wipes (which I use sometimes to quickly take off all my make up after work before going for a run), the first thing I tried was using it to remove my daily full-face make up that I wear for work - thinking that the fact it was promoted as a cleanser, it'd effectively remove my foundation et al. It definitely doesn't! I ended up having to wash my face to get off most of my make up, but did notice that the Micellar water worked well at removing eye make up (mascara, liquid eyeliner).
From then on, I've been using it as both a toner and make up remover instead of what I usually use (witch hazel as a toner and a Nivea make up remover). It's really gentle and it does feel just like water on your skin! However, I'm acne prone and have oily skin and I have noticed that I'm breaking out a bit and getting lots of blackheads, which the witch hazel normally prevented to an extent. I'd probably recommend Micellar water more for people with normal or dry skin that don't have that much of a problem with acne etc.
Overall, I think I'll probably purchase Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water again as the RRP is great for the size, given that's what I pay for a much smaller bottle of make up remover at the moment. I think I'll stick to just using it as a make up remover, as it does seem to be kinder on the eye area than other removers. I was also happy to see the relatively short ingredient list!
A good, budget friendly product best suited for those who wear light make up if they want a complete make up remover in a bottle.
I have recently lacked a decent makeup remover. In my laziness I usually opt for a makeup removing wipe and then give my face a rinse. But during the last few weeks I've found myself, instead, reaching for my Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water.
It has, very close to, the consistency of water and does not leave a residue like most other removers. I suppose I could describe it a water, but better!
Personally, I found that it does a decent job on most makeup. It easily takes of my foundation and powders, my usual mascara is relatively easy but the eyebrows need a little work. I'd say the only let down is that it wont take off my water-proof mascara. Luckily I only wear it once a week..
Overall, its a decent makeup remover. More pros than cons and you get a lot of product for the price. I am unsure if this will be a repurchase once I run out, purely because I prefer something that can take off my waterproof mascara, like my Neutrogena Oil-Free one. But unlike the Neutrogena one, I prefer that this formula doesn't leave a horrible residue. Update to come about the repurchase...... ;)
Tips: Use on a cotton pad around delicate eye areas. Rinse face after if necessary.