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Garnier Pure Active Micellar Cleansing Water Review

Garnier Pure Active Miscellar Cleansing Water Review
Discontinued
Overall rating from 39 reviews so far:
4.0/5
Would use it again?
3.9/5
Did it do what it said it would?
3.9/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
3.9/5

Micellar innovation from the number one micellar brand. Purifies, cleanses and removes makeup. For combination to oily skin. Enriched with Eucalyptus Extract + Zinc.

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Garnier Pure Active Miscellar Cleansing Water Review

Garnier Pure Active Micellar Cleansing Water Review

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
21st January, 2021
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Great except for the smell

It leaves my skin feeling nice and clean and is great at removing makeup.

My skin is naturally dry and I always follow up the micellar water with face cream, though I don't feel like the micellar water dries it out.

Unfortunately the product smells a bit like vomit. I'm surprised that noone else mentioned it in the reviews and now I'm wondering if I got a bad batch? The bad smell disappears quickly after I use the product, but while I'm applying it I have to hold my breath. I regret buying it purely because of the smell. It's a shame because it's great in every other way.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
28th May, 2020
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Wrong skin type but still good

I accidentally bought this bottle instead of the one aimed at dry skin types, but it still worked really well and I used up the entire bottle. I wear a lot of eye makeup and thought this product was amazing for removing that at the end of the day. Just shake the bottle and squeeze a bit onto a cotton pad or face cloth and gently rub in circles to remove makeup and purify/cleanse your skin. My skin always feels fantastic afterwards and this removes any and all makeup without having to scrub really hard. Doesn’t hurt my eyes or dry out my skin.

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Overall rating:
2.7/5
29th April, 2020
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Hurts my eyes

It does take off face makeup really well, but I have to almost scrub at my eyes to get everything off. Even when I’m super gentle with it, my eyes still sting a bit. It’s not one of my favourites, but I’ll use up the bottle.

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
26th April, 2020
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good for oily acne prone skin

this micellar water removes make up very well but i think its more stronger than the other garnier micellar water ,it will sting my eyes a little bit and cause my skin redness just after using it ,but it disappeared soon and i think its because it cleans your skin more deeply and aiming at reducing acne as well .

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
21st February, 2020
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Good for travel

This is a nice easy way to clean your face but personally I prefer to use the water and cleaner method. I thought it did a pretty nice job but I would rather not use a cotton wool pad every single time I wash my face as I think that's pretty wasteful and probably not terribly eco friendly. However I did like that my skin felt quite nice afterwards and it wasn't too drying. I would continue to use this if in a hurry or maybe going away.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
4th June, 2019
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Great for a busy life

This product is a god send for a girl who is crazy busy. I utilised this product as a cleanser primarily and it was amazing and fast to use. I found it was refreshing and left my skin feeling clean but not dry. I have oily skin so this was something I could not only use morning and night but also during the day to pep myself up. I don’t wear much makeup during the day but when I did it took my mascara off well, albeit I needed to use 3 cotton swabs to get it completely off.

The smell of the product was nice and not over bearing.

Tips: Amazing for a busy gal who has no time to wash face ( I’m a stay at home mum currently with three under three)

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
3rd June, 2019
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My favourite micellar water!

This is the micellar water that I always go back to using. Sometimes I’ll try a different brand but I always like this one the best! I have oily and break-out prone skin that can be quite sensitive so this one is perfect for me! It is so lightweight and doesn’t leave anything on my skin. In the evening I use a face wash but I use this to cleanse my face in the morning and to remove my makeup at night and it works great for that! After using it in the morning my skin feels cleansed enough to just go straight to putting on makeup, no need to use a more intense face wash. In the evening I’ll use it mainly to remove eye makeup since it isn’t irritating at all. I have tried the other micellar waters by garnier but this one is the best for me since it is for oily skin. Some other micellar waters by different brands irritate my skin but this one doesn’t! It is more expensive than some other ones but I think it is totally worth it. I use it a lot and the bottles last me quite awhile for the amount that I use it

Tips: Works well with cotton face pads and even face wipes! Use it remove makeup along with a face cleanser, or use it as a light face cleanser

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
2nd June, 2019
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Surprisingly good!

In the past I’ve used micellar waters that have been really underwhelming, so I didn’t have much hope for this one. However, it really surprised me!

I was expecting it to be either really stripping, or that it would leave an oily residue - it did neither! It left my skin feeling refreshed but not dried out. It was the perfect amount of hydration and oil controlling. I also felt like it smoothed out my skin.

I found that it removed makeup quite well too, which is also surprising. I’m really picky with my makeup removers, especially around the eyes, but I’ll definitely be using this one in the future.

The only annoying part about this is that you have to use cotton pads with it, instead of using a face wash on its own. However if you were used to using a makeup remover and then a cleanser, this might be really good for you.

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with this product and I would definitely recommend it. My skin type is combination/acne prone and it worked well for me.

Tips: Use a gentle face cloth instead of cotton pads to minimise waste!

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
2nd June, 2019
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Easy as!

I have used the garnier micellar water before and never had a problem with it. This one is no different! I found it very gentle on your skin and non-drying. It never irritates my eyes and removes mascara and stubborn eye make up well. Pretty much suitable for any skin type including sensitive skin. Its really simple to use and removes light make up effectively. I don't find it as efficient for for a full face of heavy make up. You have to use it a couple of times to get a fully clean face.

Its a simple product that does what it claims to do. I didnt really like the residue feeling on my face after using it so always follow up with washing my face. If this didnt bother you, you could use it as a quick cleanser in the morning, after the gym etc.

The bottle is 400mL and claims to have 200 uses in it which is amazing for the cheap price. I would totally recommend it to any one that loves using micellar water or is looking for a quick easy way to wash your face/remove make up.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
2nd June, 2019
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Fresh, comfortable clean

I’m not someone who usually uses micellar water, I find that it often stings my eyes &/or the sensitive areas on my face. I’ve had no stinging or irritation from this one at all.

It is designed for oily / combo skin, I’m definitely oily, and I’ve found that it leaves my skin comfortable, clean and clear. Pleasant fragrance, and no noticeable residue.

Overall I enjoyed the product, the only negative was that it doesn’t remove waterproof makeup around the eyes particularly well. I found that I had to rub more than I would like. It does the job well if you are wearing lighter makeup around your eyes.

Tips: If you wear heavier or waterproof makeup, this is quite good as your second cleanse. It takes a bit of work to get all your makeup off with it as a first clean, but is great at taking off the last bits and pieces.

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