Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Review

I was over the moon when I received the invite to trial this product - I've been hearing about Micellar Water for almost a year now but it's never been readily available in New Zealand until now!

I have very sensitive skin and can break out in bumpy rashes from numerous products. I don't know what causes the reaction so I'm always hesitant to try new cleansers (the usual culprit) and other skin care products. Thankfully I wasn't too concerned about trying Micellar Water as it's such a basic and simple product and it has no noticeable fragrance.

I am officially addicted to this product! I apply a few squirts to a cotton pad and then swipe it over my face to remove my makeup (it does a brilliant job) and also to clean my face before bed even if I've had a makeup free day. It doesn't strip the skin of essential oils and it doesn't leave the skin feeling tight and dry. I actually don't need to apply moisturiser after using this as my skin feels so "normal" and hydrated!

It foams up slightly on the cotton pad and feels so lovely and cooling on the skin. I can't rave about it highly enough!

So it works, does what it says removes dirt/make up without having to use water or any other facial wash. It has a very neutral smell like a watered down mild face wash. My skin doesn't feel refreshed, it just feels as if I have washed it. I did have to use 2-3 make up pads to completely clear my face of makeup, which obviously you would have to purchase and dispose of. I feel like its kind of like using disposable nappies vs cotton washable nappies, i'm pretty green and I don't like to contribute to waste. Because of this I obviously prefer a facecloth and face wash mainly because its more sustainable. I also like the using a facecloth for the heat and steaming of my face, and the gentleness of just water around my eye and face wash elsewhere. It's not something I would personally purchase as I wasn't blown away by its cleaning properties and I don't think its a sustainable method. It also reacted really badly to the eczema on my hand when I over poured (easily done) so I wouldn't suggest using it if you suffer from any skin irritations.

I've been waiting forever for this product to come to New Zealand forever and it did not disappoint! Although it doesn't remove waterproof mascara (which it doesn't claim to), EVERYTHING else comes off super easily. I just have to swipe over an area once to loosen the products up and then swipe again to take it all off. It doesn't leave an oily or sticky residue making you feel like you need to rinse your face afterwards which I LOVE (I'm a uni student, so sometimes I just want to sleep and nothing else). However I do find that if I don't moisturise for a while after using, my skin starts to feel a little bit on the dry side. I have normal/combination skin, as well acne and this does not seem to have broken me out at all. I would highly recommend this to anyone!

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.

Before receiving this for trial I was very unsure of how this would work as the word water makes you think of trying to remove your makeup with just plain old water! I love the packaging – its simple and pretty. Everything looks perfect in pink. But it really does look like the bottle has been filled with just water. The bottle is a very generous size in 400ml. The product itself is amazing at removing makeup! It feels as though you are using water it’s quite refreshing to use, as it doesn’t feel like you are using something horrible on your skin. It has a slight chemical smell but nothing very powerful. It was very gentle, no tingling, no tight, dry or stiff feeling afterwards, just a soft and very clean skin. I do have to use either 3 or 4 cotton pads to remove a normal days face of makeup but I guess when compared to the size of a wipe a cotton pad is very tiny. I have found you do need to be careful about how much the amount you squirt on to your cotton pad, as too much makes it more difficult to remove as your face ends up quite wet. I didn’t have any problems when it got in my eyes I found it quite gentle with no burning. I used this every day since I received and was very impressed at how well it removes makeup but I have noticed that my skin has started to become oily when I wake in the mornings, I haven’t had a breakout because of this but I would understand if this product did cause a breakout from the oiliness. I think it really is a great product for the price and how well it works and I will definitely continue to use this but will limit using it every day as I don’t enjoy having oily skin.

Omg i Love this! upon receiving this for review i was wondering how good it would for me, i don't wear alot of makeup as i have sensitive skin, but i gave it ago, even wore make up for a day just so i could see how it went, it took the makeup off easily, and left my skin feeling nice, refreshed and clean. I used it everyday (they were mostly makeup free days) and my skin has not looked or felt this good in a long time. blemishes have been reducing, skin is becoming softer. i will be using this everyday and then buying more when it runs out. love it

First of all, I am so lazy when it comes to washing my face at night time. I usually just use a make up wipe but I know this never gets rid of all my makeup completely so this Miscellar Cleansing Water looked like an awesome product to try.

This product is very generous in size, I was really surprised when I got it in the mail as to how big it is, it will definitely last a while and is good value for money.

When I first used this, I used just ordinary cotton makeup pads. I dabbed some of the product and swept over my face until my makeup was all gone. The only downside to this product is that it is SO EFFECTIVE that I used like ten pads. The next couple of nights I used a make up wipe first, then continued on with the Micellar and cotton pads. I did this mainly because of how long it took me to clean my face the first time, and I found using the makeup wipe first very helpful.

The downside to this product is that is has a slight musky smell, almost like moldy water. This however is just nit picking on an awesome product. I can not believe how effective the Micellar is and how soft my skin feels afterwards.

My boyfriend has even been using it to clean his face and was very impressed :)

I will also mention that I did get some breakouts after first using the Micellar, However I can not specifically say if it was in any way related to the Micellar as I get breakouts often.

I have and will continue using this product, it is super convenient and easy to use. I just keep it on my coffee table and sit on the couch while watching Tv and wipe away!

So after hearing all the rave reviews about this from youtubers, bloggers and girls who had managed to get this from overseas, I was really hoping this would live up to the hype... And it 100% did!

I am so happy with this product that after using it, I cannot imagine going back to a regular cleanser.

This cleans off my eye makeup a hundred times better than any eye makeup remover I have tried, and without any of the irritation. I use it for cleaning off any excess makeup that my in-shower cleanser didn't get off, and I also use it to spot clean my makeup brushes. It does an amazing job at everything.

I love that the packaging is cute and it comes in such a big bottle, even though I'm sure I'll use it up in no time. I'm super excited to find out about all the different ways it can be used :)

This product is my first experience with micellar water and I am impressed! It makes my skin feel refreshed yet clean - absolutely no residue is left. My skin is clearer, softer, and my make-up applies easier after just one week of using the cleansing water twice a day.

In terms of make-up removal, I prefer to use it after using my usual removal wipes, as I find I need four or five cotton rounds otherwise. It's amazing how much more make-up the micellar water removes after the wipes, though!

I love the large bottle size and the reasonable price, too. I would definitely repurchase! My only (small) gripe is the lid. I would love to see a spritzer/spray top instead, as it's much easier to distribute product that way, and less chance of leakage.

This was the fist time I had heard of Micellar water and so I had no idea what to expect. But I must say that I am very impressed. It was very easy to use, no washing off. It removed my make up very well, just took a little bit to remove my eye make up but it definitely did.

I've been using it twice daily, once before bed and when I wake up, and my skin is feeling refreshed and clean.

You don't have to use a lot at a time, and thus this one bottle will last awhile. And it's great value for money, very affordable