Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Review

It was my first time using a 'water' cleansing product. I used it with a cotton ball at the start and it wasn't that effective, especially in removing my mascara but after I bought some circular makeup removal pads it seems to work much better but I still have to use a few to get my face completely clean. The thing I like about it is that it doesn't dry my skin out and I don't feel like I need to put any moisturiser on it after using.

I am all for the lazy girls' routine. No need to wash your face? Yes please! I grabbed a bottle of this micellar cleansing water as soon as it hit the shelves. It was a nice large size for a reasonable price. It's also 'safe' to use on sensitive skin so that's a plus.

However, I soon realised that it's much faster to just wash my face than to sit there with twenty cotton pads. This product also irritated my eyes somewhat, although since purchasing, I've noticed they now have released a sensitive version of micellar water.

Lastly, while I will use it at least once a week, it does leave a soapy residue on my face. I will definitely rinse my face after using this product just because I hate that sticky feeling. Looking at the ingredients, there are some 'soap'-like substances in there, and I'd much rather wash them away than let them absorb into my skin.

All in all, I will reach for this, but I won't tote it to be an amazing magical product like the advertising says.

Amazing product. For someone with sensitive skin who doesn't usually use a cleanser, Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water is perfect for removing dirt and makeup. After having makeup caked on for a photoshoot last week, I came straight home to get it off. There was no need to use a huge amount and I only used two small pads to clear all of it off. No need to scrub hard or use a lot, makeup just wipes clean and leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed. Would recommend this to anyone in the makeup industry and for those who get a lot of dirt of their skin.

At first sight and smell, it seemed just like real water which I was surprised by. It's so simple to use too which I was happy about because I had never heard of micellar cleansing water before, so it seems like a great basic product to have if you're not into using multiple fancy products to remove your makeup/the day's grime. Just squirt some onto a cotton pad and rub your whole face, but there is no need to wash it off after (which I was reluctant to at first). It dried quickly and my skin felt smooth and like there was no product on it at all, just like REAL water. I didn't get any breakouts from using this product which is great because it shows that it really was cleaning my skin.

I only ever wear eyebrow powder and eyeshadow on a daily basis so this is perfect for me to remove makeup. It doesn't dry my skin out afterwards but does leave a little bit of a residue. That being said, this isn't that great for mascara or tougher makeup like foundation. So when wearing such makeup items, I need to use a tougher cleanser but I like to use this product after just to get rid of the cleanser and any remaining makeup. I'd definitely recommend this product for those who don't wear much makeup and are kind of lazy at the end of the day.

There was so much hype around this product before it came to New Zealand. When my Secret Santa from last year added it to her wishlist, I sourced a way to get it here for her...and snuck in a couple for me.

The packaging is relatively simple, it's clear to show that the product is clear as well, and has a cute pink lid. It doesn't wow me, but it's functional. The product itself feels slightly greasier than just regular water. I got a bit worried after reading reviews that it might break me out. And unfortunately using it just as a remover and not following it up with anything, that's what happened. It was like it left a slightly oily layer on my skin - and while I slept my skin went to town...and broke out.

BUT! I love it as a gentle make up remover - it removes the most stubborn eye make up, it takes recently applied foundation off quickly and it even gets my long last lipstick off without making my lips feel awful. Its just that I have to follow up with something to get that layer off my skin, the 10 0 6 toner I use does the trick with a quick sweep.

I don't know if I will repurchase after I use mine up, the main use for me is eye make up remover and I would like to try another one before making my mind up. Will follow up when I do that.

Packaging is simple but nice. The bottle is a big size which is great. I had to apply quite alot to my cotton pad to get my make up off. It didn't hurt my eyes when I took my eye make up off which was surprising so I loved that. Although everything was great I did feel the need to wash my face after taking all my make up off as it felt oily. Other wise this is a great product but is a little over priced.

This is such an amazing product for a lazy person like me~ it removes makeup, even waterproof ones (it takes a bit of effort, had to rub a few times), leaves my skin feeling very clean and soft; but at the same time it doesn't dry out my skin.

I have sensitive eyes that reacts badly to cleansing products that no need to wash off, sometimes it stints so bad, but surprisingly it didn't stint a bit while using the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, it wasn't uncomfortable and I wasn't scared of using this product around my eye areas.

The only negative thing I would say about this product is the smell, I am not sure if it's just me or... others feels the same?! To me it smells like freshly cut grass / bamboos smell, I couldn't handle it during my first few uses, but I am slowly getting use to it now.

Overall this is such a great product! Easy to use, cleanse skin well, removes makeup even heavy ones, leaves skin feeling very soft and smooth.

I was looking forward to using this item after hearing so much about it (I was especially looking forward to using it after seeing Lauren Curtis use it). Needless to say I was a little disappointed? The first few days I used this I removed my makeup completely with it and when holding it on my eye (only for around 10 seconds to get off the mascara) it irritated my eye and made it itchy. The other days I have used it I've been using it after my makeup wipes and it gets off the excess makeup that the makeup wipes did it.

Around the time I stayed using this I've had huge breakouts, I don't know if this is related but hopefully not!

With my dry and sensitive skin I guess I wasn't 'wowed' by this. But being the first thing like this I have used there is nothing to compare it to.

I was fortunate enough to be selected to trial the Barnier Cleansing Water, so I am not actually sure if it is on the shelves yet. The bottle arrived as is, no box or additional packaging (which only pushes the price up), and is sturdy and attractive, albeit somewhat plain, so I was not about to expect miracles (surprising how packaging psychologically makes it look inferior or superior). Strong clip on top to the lid. I opened it and could not smell any fragrance - which for me was a bonus. I duly wiped half of my face with cotton pads and the Micellar cleansing water and the other half with plain water. After three light wipes the half cleansed with the Micellar was sparkling clean. I then wiped it with a gentle toner (which always manages to get a little more make up off) but to my surprise the cotton pad was left clean. I repeated this on the side I had cleansed with plain water, and carried on until I had used the toner more than 6 times and make up was still coming off. Yes, it definitely works, at the price it is certainly affordable, and I am sure will last a couple of months. My skin was left super clean. I have used this a few times now, and I am sold! Very gentle, no tingling, no oily residue, no tight feeling afterwards, just a soft and very clean skin. Congratulations Garnier you have nailed it with this one!! I am off to look for some for my daughters......