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.

There is nothing like getting home after a long day to a new package from BR, and like usual I couldn't help but try it out straight away. Now let me be clear, I had never even heard of this product in any form before and was extremely curious to see what all the fuss was about. Its water right? So obviously it would clean my skin but could it possibly be as easy as everyone was saying? Well it was, and more. I wasn't wearing any make up the first time I used it, only a moisturiser and even though I was expecting a bit of grime after a day running around town I could not believe what was on my cotton ball when I had finished cleaning my face. It seemed that every bit of dirt I had come in contact with during the day was stuck to it. Yuck! But when I used a fresh cotton ball, there was hardly any residue at all. It truly picked up everything! And so began a week of experimenting. Foundation, lipstick, eye shadow and that bane of my make up removal efforts, waterproof mascara - all off in one go. I used my usual face scrub, then cleaned my face, it picked up a few amounts of dirt traces and my face felt so clean but without the squeaky dried out feeling. My face feels so clean and my skin is definitely brighter looking. I save so much time in the mornings cleaning my face with the added bonus of not splashing water everywhere when I try to rinse of some foamy cleanser lol! Also, you can decant some into a travel bottle and take it away for a night, you don't even need a mirror to clean your face of all make up before bed. Cannot praise it enough and will not be using anything else any more!

I was so stoked to get to try this product. I have extremely dry, sensitive skin, and so to get to try something that claims to be gentle and yet still remove makeup? Well, it's like it was made for me.

First off, it's a decent sized product. Far bigger than other makeup removers etc I have used in the past. The packaging is simple, yet effective. It really does just look like water! And there is no smell. Which impressed me instantly, because most products with perfume, even ones that claim to be for sensitive skin, tend to react with my skin. It's easy to use. No mucking around with rinsing it off or anything like that, and is going to last AGES!

Now for the nitty gritty, I found this product really did work. I was sceptical at first. How can something that claims to be so gentle, and with such a short list of ingredients, actually remove my long wearing foundation and eye makeup? Well, it really did. I even found myself using it in the evening of days when I didn't wear any makeup. I had one moment when I was wearing some very heavy eye makeup, including multiple layers of waterproof mascara, and that was the only time I really had to scrub or go over an area more than once.

So all in all, I would not only recommend this to friends and family, but I will -eventually, when it runs out- be purchasing it again for myself. I struggle to find products that my skin doesn't react to. So when I do, I stick with it.

Thanks you BR for giving me a chance on this, and thanks Garnier for bringing this product out.

Micellar Cleansing Water more like Miracle cleansing water Well I have always been prone to having combination skin especially oily around my t zone. After receiving this product to trial I was a bit sceptical about it removing makeup without washing the product off or rubbing really hard. So the bottle is an oval shape and contains about 400mls in it, this is easy to hold if you have larger hands like me. The cleanser is fragrance free. The consistency of this is cleanser is watery, you don't need to squeeze the bottle too much before the product comes out . It is easy to apply by using cotton pads and squeezing a small amount onto it and wipe gently over the face. It is unnecessary to scrub I personally think this would be great for all skin types. This product is economical and would last a long time. I have been using this for nearly two weeks and it doesn't even look like I have touched the bottle After using this product for two weeks morning and night, I found that in the morning it created a fresh base to put makeup on and my skin felt and looked clearer. I would use this around the crease lines around my nose and I would only need a small amount to get the excess makeup off without vigorous rubbing. In the evening cleansing my face with this product it felt refreshed and safe to know that all the makeup had been removed properly without having to wash the cleanser off. This is a great product if you are in a hurry or have had a long night out and just want to go to sleep. A little goes an long way. This is an a plus product and would defiantly recommend this product for people on a budget and you will know it lives up the standards to other high end cleansers on the market.

Decided to buy this after several youtubers were raving about it, and it really is just as good as they say! Leaves your face feeling super clean and with no oily residue unlike a lot of make up removers. Also, the bottle is very big for a product like this so last ages.

This is a product that I never stops selling! I am in love with it. It is everything I could ever want in a makeup remover.

It removes all of my makeup effortlessly, even tough mascara is removed easily and quickly.

I feel like my skin is really clean after removing my makeup, I like that this doesn't need rinsing off, and it doesn't leave my face feeling greasy!

It is super sensitive around my eyes, and I have really sensitive eyes.

I recommend this product to everyone!

Garnier clean and sensitive boy I was getting really upset as I couldn't find it anywhere it just disappeared. I heard heaps about micellar water had some brought over from Australia. And a generous sized bottle it is, it looks like a clear water that gets a wee froth on it if you shake it and it's fragrance free. So I tip a bit on a makeup pad and wipe, yeah baby I'm a happy camper off comes my make up eyes and all no stinging or irritation. It says you don't have to rinse after you have uses it but I like to rinse then use a cleanser after as well. I don't think I need to as my make up is all gone, but that's what I do. This will last as I don't need much. I Love this it's worth every cent for me a total makeup remover. Not stinging or irritation I'm just left with a makeup free face. Will be on my list to keep buying .

So after hunting in shops all over for this I finally found it. I had been using the Loreal skin perfection micellar water but I still had to try the garnier one after reading the reviews and everyone going crazy on the forum over it I still made it my mission to buy this clear goodness and to see if there was a difference and yes there are a couple Garnier is a bigger bottle (200ml vs 400ml) AND I paid more for the Loreal one! Garnier has one more ingredient.

The bottle kind of looks like a water bottle. It has a pink flip top lid I like this it's really sturdy i wouldn't be worried about it coming loose if I took it with me somewhere in a bag. The hole where it comes out is just the right size it's not too big. There is no scent with it.

So this miracle water is just that. A miracle! I put a tiny bit on a make up removal pad and swipe and wipe my face the very first time I did this I was shocked I felt so dirty seeing all the dirt on the pad I thought my face looked and felt reasonably clean even my partner had to have a try and he was equally as grossed out. It is also good at removing make up and removes everything except for a wee bit of mascara. I love how once it has dried I don't have a tight feeling on my face. This is something I don't think I could ever be without now I love it

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

Just like everyone else, when this product launched in NZ I couldn't wait to pick it up. I found it at my local Pak 'n' Save for $9.99, bargain! The bottle is simple and cute with a generous amount of product.

Looking at it, you think okay it's just water but it's supposed to help remove make up? So I wasn't 100% sure whether it would actually be able to remove heavy duty makeup. After I night out I tried it on my dry face with a full face of make up on. To my surprise it worked great! It removed all my face makeup quite easily, only a small amount of rubbing was needed. I held the cotton round on each eye before swiping and all my eyeliner and mascara came off. I was amazed at how something that looked like water could get all that make up off.

I used 3 cotton rounds in total to get a completely clean face. It didn't leave any residue on my face, it completely soaked in so you could definitely just use this to cleanse. It is the perfect lazy girl make up remover.

I've been using it every night for 3 weeks now and I love it. I also love that it doesn't have a scent so it's good for my sensitive skin.

Definitely recommend!