essano Hydrating Rosehip Micellar Water

I picked up the Essano Micellar Water on a whim in the supermarket one night after the current micellar water I had been using had run out. With the variety of micellar waters available now I have been trying out the various brands to see if there was any I prefer.

I have previously tried several Essano skincare products and absolutely loved them, so had high hopes for this. It was packaged in a simplistic clear 400ml bottle which provided a lot of product, some of the other brands don't and this is a tick for me as I tend to wear a full face of makeup at work each day. My only gripe is that the bottle states 200 uses... that's two mls a use... who are they kidding?!

The formula itself had the standard micellar-water features with it's watery consistency. I applied it using a cotton pad which drunk it right up as expected. I then used a few of these to wipe away my makeup, but bearing in mind I do wear full-coverage foundation and Benefit's They're Real mascara which isn't exactly a 'one swipe to remove' product so others may use less. Essano's Micellar Water did remove my makeup easily BUT... ... it stung my skin like crazy! When removing my eye makeup, I had to wipe a makeup wipe over my eye after using the micellar water on it because it stung the sensitive skin around my eye. I don't have overly sensitive skin so I was extremely suprised that a product from a brand like Essano would react like that.

Clearly I won't be using this again (although I did try the bottle on a few occasions just to be sure it was still happening - silly me!). I'd recommend it to a friend to try for themselves because the product itself performed well, but I'd be sure to pre-warn them of my experience!

I love this stuff! I won a bottle in a giveaway that Essano was doing. I haven't tried any other Micellar waters so I can't really compare this to others.

My makeup comes of so easily with this, it makes my skin feel very fresh & clean - I would feel comfortable with just using this at night. This stuff is great after a night out as it doesn't take to much effort, you can even lay in bed while doing it ;)

This is my new favourite micellar water! The bottle is very large, clear with labelling that I find appealing and a black flip top lid. I do find it to have a slight scent but I can't put my finger on what it is, nor is it enough to cause me any kind of bother. The product itself is clear with a water-like appearance that seems to foam up a lot when shaken. I haven't experienced any tightening of skin, dryness or irritation of any sort and it typically leaves my skin feeling moisturised which is a big plus for me! I can't even put into words how much I appreciate this along with other Essano products not being tested on animals, I definitely am keen to try more products from this company.

This product is so good, it is scent free with clean fresh packaging, it removes makeup with no issues. Definitely my preference for Micellar Waters as its not tested on animals

I am a huge fan of Simple Micellar water, but when I saw this in my local supermarket at a lower price and a bigger bottle then any other brand my thrifty side said buy it!

This is a scent free Micellar which does a good job at removing stubborn eye makeup. I find that it does as good a job at removing my makeup as the Simple Micellar. However, I find that this is not as gentle on the eyes. I also find that this can leave you feeling like you have a bit of a film on your skin; not a huge deal as you should always wash your skin properly with cleanser after removing your makeup.

Overall I find this to be a great affordable Micellar, but is not quite as gentle on your skin and eyes as I would prefer. I would repurchase if Simple's Micellar was not on the shelf at my supermarket.

I wanted to love this so much, I am trying to buy all cruelty free make-up so this was my answer rather than the garnier micellar.

however, it burnt my skin and caused my eyes to burn and red patches on my cheeks, I was not happy!

the scent is neutral and expected for this type of product

I also had to scrub at my eyes to remove mascara and gel eyeliner.

the bottle and packaging is lovely, I just wish this product lived up to expectations like their other products

Ugh I wanted to like this product SO badly! I have enjoyed the Essano range so far, and I LOVE micellar water, but this product just did not want to work for me. Although it was great at removing makeup (simply apply to a cotton pad and wipe), it left my eyes tight, stinging, red and puffy! NOT cute at all. Tried to make this work several times but have now given up and are back to my fave Lush Ultrabland Cleanser again.

However, this product is good for removing makeup like foundation and blusher, etc. Just keep away from the eyes!

This is my favourite of three different brands of Micellar Water that I have tried. It is gentle, smells amazing and does everything it says it does. It is also cheap! Fantastic product!

I am obsessed with micellar waters and am buying a new brand each time I run out to give them all a go! The Essano one is incredibly good value, its 400ml and you can usually pick it up for less than $10 on special. The packaging is easy to use, the lid can be flicked open and closed easy so no spilling. I did find this formula felt less "pure" than the others I tried, it felt a bit soapy rather than the usual water like feeling I am used to, however it does the job just as well and my skin has remained clear the whole time ive been using it!