Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Review

I recently went on holiday and after hearing so many good things about Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water, I told myself if I came across it I would have to pick it up and see for myself. I bought mine in Australia for about $6, my boyfriend had actually seen it first and laughingly called it 'miracle water' but it really is!

This stuff is fantastic! It looks, smells and feels just like water but it's an incredible cleanser. I wear a full face of makeup most days, and would normally remove most of it before cleansing with a baby wipe which would leave a fair bit behind. I apply a bit of the cleansing water to a cotton round (normally it takes 2-3) and it easily wipes away every bit of makeup without having to rub harshly. Even my notoriously difficult-to-remove They're Real mascara and liner, and my Collection Cosmetics mascara comes completely off with this. The only other things that were able to do this is the They're Real remover or coconut oil, so it's a pretty impressive feat!

After 'cleansing' with it my skin feels fresh and clean, not tight or dry but just refreshed. I actually poured a little of this into a spray bottle to use while travelling to spray on my face to refresh my skin!

I still like to use another cleanser after this as I have oily, acne-prone skin, but after a night out I've gone to sleep after just using this and my skin still felt and looked clean.

Now that I have this, I can't see myself not using it so guess I'll be hitting feelunique to pick some up online (or beg the boyfriend to bring some over from priceline!).

I didn't even know what this stuff was when I bought it and i still kind of don't, all I know is how amazing it is! It cuts through any makeup even double wear and my skin feels so fresh and clean! It cuts out the need to use toner after cleansing. I use it by soaking a cotton pad and wiping my face, it takes me 2-3 to remove a full face of makeup!

I purchased this product off feelunique.com after reading numerous reviews and when Garnier stated it wouldn't be arriving in NZ anytime soon.

Consistency- This product has a water like consistency as the name suggests.

Application- I poured a small amount onto a cotton round and then applied it to my face.

Fragrance- I didn't notice much of a fragrance with this product, it is just very light and definitely not overpowering.

Coverage- A small amount of this product goes a long way.

Usage- Not a lot of this product is required to remove makeup, I use only about a teaspoon of this each night on a couple of cotton rounds.

Price- The price of this product is reasonable priced because it is such a big bottle. I paid around $10 for this bottle.

Packaging- The packaging of this product is nice, I like the pink colour scheme that has been used. I like that the product has a lid with a small opening so that I do not end up wasting a lot of product. I also like that the bottle is clear and that you can see how much product is remaining.

Results- I was impressed with how well this removed my face makeup, it was super gentle and removed my foundation etc on around 4 cotton rounds. This product removes regular mascara easily without any rubbing, however when I wear waterproof mascara (which is most of the time) I did need to use a seperate eye makeup remover before using this product as this product really did struggle with the waterproof formula.

Skin type- I have very fair combination, blemish prone skin. I get an oily t zone but other areas of my face often get dry.

Repurchase- While I did really like this cleansing water I will probably stick to my regular makeup removing wipes and the eye makeup remover I was previously using. I would be more likely to repurchase this product if it was more readily available and I didn't have to purchase it online.

I have been using this everyday for the last 2 weeks and I am pretty impressed. I usually wear a pretty full on face of makeup and I use a wipe to get a lot off then I will wash/cleanse my face and use a eye makeup remover to remove mascara eye liner etc then moisturise and go to bed but I have started to use this instead and I am super surprised with how well this product removes my makeup I soak a cotton pad in the cleansing water and gently rub it over my face and it feels so nice,refreshing and takes no effort at the no scrubbing just light swipes and my foundation, concealer,brows,lipstick liner,mascara & eye shadow are gone and my skin feels super fresh & clean.

It really does remove they're real mascara!!

I enjoy that I don't have to rinse my face after and that my face feels fresh and clean and super hydrated unlike my normal wash which leaves me dry and tight.I still like to wash my face first and use this after to get off excess product the my wash missed.

400ml bottle says 200 uses for $9 from feelunique.com great value for money.

The packaging is super cute a large clear plastic bottle and a cute wee pink cap which is very sturdy/secure snaps up and down. It has the lightest baby oil scent and you can tell it is slightly heavier than water but it feels like water on the face. It is lovely.

I am 100% in love with this cleansing water. In the past, I have almost always reacted to makeup remover because my skin is very sensitive. It doesn't matter if its coconut oil or a a makeup remover packed with chemicals, If not instantly I will eventually react to it over time. That is why my life has changed since i discovered this dream product.

The first thing which drew me in was the packaging! Theres something about the design which is so simple yet so flattering and in my opinion is a lot nicer then some of the other Garnier products. The subtle hints of pink combined with the silver sticker which you can see through the back really compliment the rounded edges of the bottle for a soft and cute look. The size of the bottle is another plus! I get so sick of tiny bottles for makeup remover because they're the type of product that gets used very quickly. This is a very generous 400ml bottle which has so far lasted me around 2 months and I still have a bit to go. It's also incredible value for money, only costing me about 9 NZD off feelunique. Using it every day I would estimate a bottle would last me 10 weeks - thats 90 cents a week for an amazing product ladies, can't beat it!

On to the product itself. It has no fragrance and essentially feels like water so its a sensitive skinned girl's dream! It is described as magnet-like drawing away the dirt from skin and believe me it does just that. Not only does it to an incredible job of removing makeup quickly and effectively but it actually cleanses the skin. I still go in with my usual cleanser afterwards but since using this product I have been having more thorough cleanses, less blackheads and very rare breakouts. It's also an amazing product for times when you are sick or come home just a little tooo late but still need to remove your makeup before sleeping. I haven't even got to the best part yet - NOT ONCE have I reacted to this, no rashes no nothing and I have been consistently using this for almost two and a half months. I think this is mostly because of the simplicity of the product and the fact that there is absolutely no residue left behind to cause irritation. I'm telling you, if you have sensitive skin you need this in your life.

I can honestly see myself repurchasing this product again and again because it is just that amazing. It will be a staple in my routine for many years to come and I can not stop raving about it to all my friends.

NOTE: I first reviewed the Garnier Micellar Water in 2014, after using it for two weeks. I then switched to another makeup remover, giving this one to a friend. After all of the hype this year, I repurchased and used for two weeks before having a terrible breakout. At this point, I decided to rewrite my review. When I first used the product in 2014 I had acne, so would not have attributed this product to it.

I have used the ZA cleansing oil to remove makeup for years. It is quick, easy and effective. When my ZA cleansing oil ran out recently (believe me, I usually have backups) I didn’t want to go into town especially for it, so I picked up the Garnier Micellar water at the supermarket. The Garnier Micellar water is used by soaking cotton pads and then wiping these over the face. This totally pulls the makeup off my face, foundation, mascara, eyeliner and all. No scratching or scrubbing, no cleanser splashed into my eyes, and no sticky residue. It does take five or six cotton pads to remove my full face of makeup, so it isn’t an environmentally friendly way to remove makeup. I then follow up with a double cleanse using my Lancome cleanser.

The Garnier Micellar water didn’t irritate my eyes and I was under the impression that it was virtually just water, so I wasn’t concerned about the ingredients affecting my skin. My skin is usually very clear, with no more than two small blemishes at a time. Within a week of using this product, I had a major break out. I had at least six large blemishes around my chin, as well as small bumps over the rest of my face. I was guttered, as my skin scars for a long time and I had invested a lot of time, care and money into getting my skin to a blemish and acne scarring free state. I had introduced other products into my routine at the same time, including a foundation, so the Garnier Micellar water didn’t ring alarm bells and I continued to use it for another week. After seeing a post on Instagram regarding the Garnier Micellar water and break outs, I immediately stopped using it. From that point I had no further blemishes, however the ones that it caused are taking very long time to heal. Due to the high number of girls that have broken out from this product, I do not recommend it to anyone, and have returned to my ZA cleansing oil.

I've been using this for the past two months nightly to remove my makeup. I soak a cotton pad and apply to my face. It removes all makeup including mascara and foundation.

When I have a full face of makeup, I find that I need to use more than one cotton pad with the cleansing water, until the cotton pad remains clear.

I like the way it makes my skin feel afterwards, it is not slightly greasy. It makes my skin feel really clean, and ready to be toned and moisturised.

This product has saved me a lot of time and effort in my nightly routine, and will continue to purchase this product.