Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Review

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.

Thanks Beauty Review for sending me this product to try! Firstly, the size is surprising, it's humongous! Now, this product is suppose to be an 'All in 1' water and dermatologically and opthalmologically tested. Unfortunately, my eyes got irritated from the first time I used it, and although the irritation did not last long it felt like a burning sensation and it was a pretty scary moment. After I got over this, I continued cleaning the rest of my face and that was when I realized that this product indeed cleans everything :). Here is what I did not like about this product PERSONALLY: I like to use makeup removers/cleansing wipes that have an essence, this product smells like nothing which was not surprising as it clearly says "perfume free" on the bottle. However, I personally, feel like taking my make up off is an "end-of-the-day ritual", and like to use aromas that make me feel relaxed but as I stated previously, that is just a personal preference.

This product is great for sensitive skin, it removes makeup perfectly without needing to rinse it off. It's great for when you cannot be bothered to fully cleanse and wash tyour face. I like that ist has no fragrance or perfume as my skin usually reacts to products.

The hype around this product was huuuge and as an avid YouTube watcher, I was so excited when it finally reached our shores that I went out and got some on the first day it was released here.

I picked mine up for $10.99 from New World on introductory sale. For 400ml of product I thought that was pretty good! And up to 200 uses?! You could pay that much for 30 odd makeup wipes!

The packaging is minimal but there is something 'clean' and 'fresh' about it, its very suitable to the product and I really like it. The pink pop top snaps shut well which is awesome as I'm not too worried about it spilling in my overnight bag.

The liquid itself is very watery and to me smells faintly of coconut?? It is designed to be poured onto a cotton round or similar and used like a regular makeup wipe. I found this removed my face makeup well but really struggled with my eye makeup and I have to scrub a wee bit to get the majority off. I need to use at least 3-4 rounds to get off a face of makeup and seem to be going through this product very fast, only have about 1/3 product left! With that said, the formula doesn't sting the eyes which is a bonus!

It says that you can leave this as is without rinsing but this to me seems ridiculous! It leaves a slight film on my face and I always use this as a pre-cleanse only so always wash with my cleanser afterward. I have also been breaking out more than usual and have developed eczema on my eyelids after trying this and its the only thing thats changed in my makeup/skincare routine and diet.

The other thing that bothers me about this product is that it gets so bubbly after shaking it/if its in a bag! Not like foamy bubbly, like big giant bubbles that remind me a lot of dishwashing liquid bubbles. Something about this is very unappealing to then put on my face.

Overall this product is good but definitely not amazing and I don't think its the right one for my skin type which is unusual as I have normal/combo skin which is never usually sensitive. The huge hype around it led it to be more of a let down. My viewpoint on it is that as a pre-cleanse I still far prefer makeup wipes - a little more expensive but far less effort and I don't have the sensitivity issues that I seem to be getting with this product. For me, the Garnier Micellar water didn't work as well as I was hoping so I will be sticking to makeup wipes as my pre-cleanse from now on

The Micellar Cleansing water, is such a convenient product because it removes make up, cleanses and soothes skin without rinsing. It would make a perfect product for those who want to save time. It comes in a large bottle which provides great value. The packaging is simple and fresh which fits the product well. Overall I found this product to be well rounded and worked really well for my skin, and I would highly recommend it to my friends and family.

BEST CLEANSER EVER!

It makes my skin feel so hydrated and clean, keeps my blackheads to a minimum. I scrub my face and rinse then add this mineral water and it really is one of a kind! Is such an amazing treatment, has gotten rid of literally every single one of my pimple scars, I will forever be grateful for this mineral water!

Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water does exactly as it says on the bottle. It took all of my make up off and made my skin feel clean and refreshed after use. It comes in a huge 400ml bottle, which will last as you only need a small amount on each cotton pad to cleanse your skin. A plus for me was that it didn't make my skin bright red like cleansers I have previously used. This product is great for lazy people (like me) as it is incredibly quick and easy to use.

I was quite curious to try this, and was excited to be part of the trial team.

The alcohol content stung my eyes, it wasn't extremely painful but enough that I wouldn't put that near my eyes again, which sort of defeats the purpose as most of my makeup were on my eyes! It did, however, clean quite well. I tried my normal make-up remover an hour later (I waited this long as I wanted to see how my skin felt) and it is only slightly coloured (so it wasn't 100% clean I suppose). Immediately after using this product, I felt my skin, and it was sticky, I waited a bit longer until it's all dried and it was still sticky. The worst thing came though, after about 10 min, I felt my cheeks flush and sensitive, and it was very itchy. The itch spread to my arms, so no, I will not use it again.

Was lucky enough to go on holiday and grab some of this, its been over there a while but was a little difficult to find guess as there is still some hype over there.

Yes it's very effective at cleansing for a water like product with miminal ingredients I just feel it still leaves traces of make up and grime my usual cleanser doesnt ( 10 0 6 gentle daily cleaner).

It was always going to be an impossible task to get me off the gentle version of the 10 0 6 I have to admitt. But it would definitely come second.

What I do like is the massive bottle and price you can use as much as required without worrying about your wallet. Also the smell and feel if you didn't know you would think its water.

Well done Garnier its a fabulous product I just have a more effective aha product that suits me a little better.

Got an invite to try this product and I love it.

This product is simple to use which is one of the things I love most about it.

I have in general pretty good skin but I do in the mornings feel grimmy and like my face needs a refresh but I never seem to have time to do a full clean, thats where this product is perfect, its simple to use you just put a small amount on a cotton pad and wipe your face and it cleans the grime and leaves your facer feeling refreshed.

I will definatley be buying this product again.