Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Review

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.

I had never heard of Micellar Water prior to getting this trial, so was a little unsure and sceptical of what it would be like.

The bottle is pretty large which is awesome although I can imagine not so great for travelling (definitely going to be decanting into a smaller one!).

I tried this with a full face of makeup and didn't expect it to really make much of a dent. I was really surprised that I did remove pretty much all my makeup and eye makeup. However, it took about 6 cotton pads to do so! Each time I got a new pad I could see there was less and less makeup coming off and I think it was probably the capacity of the cotton pad rather than the cleanser that prevented it all coming off straight away. Did work work on the eye makeup too and I generally only get results from one or two different eye make up removers!

I found my skin was feeling a little sticky afterwards, however I put my moisturiser on and this feeling went away so was probably just the product needing to dry on my skin.

I still like the feeling of washing my face in the mornings (or I don't feel like I've woken up properly!) so I will be sticking to my foaming cleanser in the mornings but this would be a good refresher pre - workout/gym or on the odd occasion I'm not showering straight away!

When I first received the bottle I must say I was a little disappointed in the bottle, it looked a little cheap. Straight away I tried a bit of the water on a tissue and my face instantly felt so soft, I used it again before bed and likewise my face featl very soft. Now baring in mind I do not use makeup, I can not comment on the removal but as a cleaner I was happy. I used the product every night and was very happy with the cleaning it did. Howv er when I used it in the morning before my shower while my skin did feel cleaner I still felt the need to use my regular cleaner and give my face a good scrub with the face cloth. I do suffer from a bit of hormonal acne even at the age of 41, so would like to try the product a little longer to report on how it reacts with my hormones. In short I would give it an 80% as I did love the way my skin felt after use, and the ease of cleaning :)

My first impressions of this product was what a great size for the price. The packaging is simple and not too fussy ( which I prefer on skin cleaning products), with a handy click lock lid.

The first time using the product, I was pretty impressed. a little went a long way on a cotton pad, and the product easily glided across my face, quickly removing the makeup. It also easily removed my eye makeup very well without stinging, which was almost too good to be true!

After use, my skin felt really clean and fresh, and not oily ( as i expected). Overall a great feeling. I did feel the need to then try a cream cleanser, which did clear some further foundation residue, so not 100% convinced it would replace a cleanser, but it is so much better then facewipes, and would be perfect for lazy days, or when you are against the clock.

Overall I would highly recommend as a staple in your cupboard, as a great product to rely on (especially for removing eye makeup without being left with an oily face!)

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water does what it says it will, It genuinely felt as though I was rinsing my skin with water, there was absolutely no irritation or tightness after I used it. I really can’t see ladies with sensitive skin finding this too abrasive at all. Garnier promises this to be a one-step product for face, lip and eye make-up. However, I can’t say that it got rid of every trace of my waterproof mascara, but I am yet to find a cleanser that has been able to Remove it 100%. Only a small amount on a cotton pad is needed so the big 400ml bottle for $12.99 will last months!

I love this product, is good value for money at RRP: $12.99 and a good size 400 ml , would last ..

My skin feel fresh ,clean and smooth

Rinsing is not needed

is not oily

Does not have any strong smells

Dermatologically tested

would removed your make up nicely , use a cotton pad .

Highly recommend it

200 uses , plenty there .

I was interested to try this product, as I am keen to put the best things possible on my skin, to keep it clean and fresh without too many additives. The product did indeed do what it stated it would, I found that my skin was fresh, taught and very clean after using the cleansing water. It was not heavy to use at all, really just like water! There is no fragrance either which is great for those of us who like our skincare fragrance free or subtle. The size of the packaging is very generous too, it will go a long way.

As far as makeup removers go, this one is a pretty good contender. I usually use makeup wipes as I wear a lot of makeup and find makeup removers quite oily on my skin and I go through them very fast.

However I found the Cleansing Water was very light on my skin - no oily residue at all, it did really feel like water. It did a good job of removing my makeup and was gentle enough to use around my eyes. I did find I used between 2-3 cotton pads each time to remove my makeup which means I go through a packet of cotton pads quite fast however the bottle is very large so it will last me for ages which is very cost effective. People who wear less makeup would only need to use 1 or maybe 2 cotton pads.

The bottle says you don't need to rinse your skin after cleaning which I was a bit skeptical about however you really don't need to rinse! My skin felt nice and smooth and clean afterwards without rinsing which I really enjoyed. Overall I think this is a great makeup remover that is kind to your skin :)

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.

I've tried using it after my regular makeup cleanser and still managed to get icky things off my face! Definitely a good cleanser if you're not thorough with your routine, it will cut down cleansing time because I find it's more powerful without being harsh at all.

There is no smell and there is no residue left on your skin after use. It's recommended to leave a soaked cotton pad on for 5-10 seconds for heavy makeup removal.