Garnier Skin Active Micellar Gel Wash Review

I really like this gel cleanser. I have always been a fan of the Micellar water, so it was exciting to try something new. Normally when I switch face wash/cleansers I get a massive break out for week or two while my skin adjusts. Thankfully so far have not had any sign of breakout since starting to use this. It has this really weird chemical smell, but it's very faint and not that noticeable. The gel is quite runny and I find it best to foam it up in your hands and then apply to face, as when I apply straight to my face I only manage to get foamed up on my cheeks. It is best to have your face already wet for easy application. I like that it can be used all over your face but I still prefer to use the water for my eye makeup as it gets a better clean. I have sensitive skin and have not had any issues with irritation or discomfort and my skin does feel nice and fresh when I'm done. Overall I really liked it but I'm not really blown away by anything in particular. The only thing that would make me buy this again over my regular cleanser, is that it gives me no skin irritation, everything else is kind of what you expect from standard cleansers.

I was thrilled to trial the new Garnier Micellar Gel Skin Wash, as I have been a fan of Micellar water for years now.

I was really surprised how thoroughly this cleanser removes my makeup, whether standing at the vanity or washing my face in the shower it's really easy to use and the pump makes it hassle free. While this gel cleanser does provide a good clean, I still feel that I need to use a second cleanse such as a treatment wash and a makeup remover for my eyes to finish the job.

While I don't have sensitive skin, I did experience a break out on the 6th day of using this. Whether this was related or not it was still interesting to report.

All in all I will continue to use this gel wash for its effectiveness, and non fragrant scent.

Loved this product! Didnt irritate my skin at all, took all my makeup off. Only struggle was the waterproof mascara but it was easier to get off than I expected. My skin felt moisturised afterwards, rather than being left dry. This will become my new go-to face wash especially for if I am wearing makeup!

I like using Micellar (even though i'm not convinced i'm saying it right). So when the opportunity came up to trial this new innovation (in a new innovation) I was in.

So it's a Gel Wash which for me means i'll use it in the shower as opposed to the Water version which you use outside of the shower.

The bottle is a clear bottle with clear liquid (reminds me abit of hand sanitiser actually) and hurrah..it has a PUMP! (so we're already kinda friends).

Claims to remove Make Up and soothe and Cleanse the skin.

It is very 'gel' like when you apply it but then when you rub it in it turns into a slight foam. Gotta say it removed every speck of my make up after one was and (here's the acid test) it did NOT leave my skin feeling tight. My skin was left feeling super supple and once i'd put my moisturiser on - va va va boom! Glowy, glowy, glowy skin.

Over all a great basic for me and I think i'll get my teenage daughter to start using it as it will be perfect for her.

Only thing I marked it slightly down down on, (which is a little bit unfair as it is actually a positive), is that it is fragrance free. I like my cleansers to have a fragrance but if you've got super sensitive skin then it will be perfect for you.

I have always liked the micellar makeup remover range from Garnier.

This products is a great makeup remover and face wash. I feel after use that my skin is cleansed but not too harsh that it totally dries up my skin.

It’s not able to fully remove waterproof mascara though, but I don’t think it claims to be a waterproof makeup remover.

I would definitely use this product again and repurchase when I run out.

I found this gel wash to be perfect for removing makeup - especially waterproof mascara. I always struggle to get my mascara off at the end of the day but after using this my lashes were soft and mascara-free! Very lightly scented and didn't dry out my skin

I love using the Garnier Skin Active Micellar water so I was pretty happy for a chance to try out the gel wash. It comes in a nice clear bottle with a handy pump. It worked well at removing my make up and left my skin feeling clean and fresh. My skin has become sensitive of late and it was good to see that this wash didn’t aggrivate it. Only thing I felt lacking was the quantity I had to use . It took a fair bit of wash to clean my face throughly. I'd definitely go for it again for specific make up removal use.

I was a bit sceptical as I have tried other micellar cleansers but they were not very effective. However, this cleanser removes most of my makeup and is very gentle on my skin. My skin does not feel dry or irritated, even after washing it twice. I would highly recommend this to anyone with sensitive skin.

Ill start by saying my usual routine is to use micellar water to get my eye makeup off and then using a face cloth and cleanser wash my face at night. This product does both these jobs with one product.

There is no major fragrance to the product so no off putting or strong smells.

It froths up easily with water and when using it to remove eye makeup there was no sting or tingle of any kind!

The packaging is simple and in keeping with the rest of the garnier micellar range.

The texture of the gel is nice and smooth but also not too runny like others I have tried, it makes a good blob that holds its shape on your fingers.

Instructions are clear and easy.

Good value for the price point.

The only downside for me is that i felt that my two step routine worked better at getting my mascara and eyeliner off than this one step so im not converted.... as an on the go, overnighter solution its definitely a good pick but for me as an every day makeup removing cleanser....ill be sticking to my current routine.

Now to be fair to this product we only had a week to trial by the time it arrived so can only give the best review for 7ish days use. The product itself was interesting to say the least. Had it not been labeled i would have sworn black and blue it was a hair gel. It smelt like hair gel, it's texture was like hair gel, it looked like the thickness of hair gel. The only difference was when rubbing it between your fingers it had a slight foam that formed. Using it on the skin was like any other product really, it felt clean afterwards, but my preference now is more of a harsher scrub. You could easily tell it cleaned the skin well, as using a white facecloth you could see the residue/dirt more then what you would just rinsing and washing. Now the results we noticed on my daughters skin that the redness in the acne had declined to just acne bumps. Although it did not clear her skin up there was potential for the product to be able to do this to a certain extent over time. It also helped her get makeup off more easily as well. Overall I would use the product again but it didn't leave me with the I must buy this product feel by the end of the trial.