Simple Micellar Water Review

I really like this product and it's totally converted me to cleansing waters! They don't give you the same tight feel as soapy cleansers and remove makeup and cleanse your skin gently! Love! I also love that it's really mess free! It's basically like using wipes apart from wipes dry out and this doesn't. Haha.

I love the "no nonsense" branding of Simple and the product is essentially scentless, which is cool! You don't want something too overbearing going all over your face!

The only issue that I had with this cleansing water that I didn't experience with others is that my skin did feel a little sticky afterwards. It didn't last long but that's the only negative feedback I would have for this product.

It does a great job and I haven't had any breakouts since using it! Definitely a plus!! As it's so cheap I'm sure I'll be buying it again in future and staying away from the nasty soapy cleansers!

Generally I'll wear a bb cream throughout the day and sometimes I forget to cleanse my skin before bed.

I've found this is a great way to cleanse my skin when I'm feeling really lazy. I keep my bedside table stocked with make up wipes and Micellar cleansing water now...then all I have to do is reach over wet a wipe with a squirt of this product and wipe my face for a refreshing clean. I also find in summer with all the heat my face perspires and a nice way to refresh my face after a swim or long day in just to flush my face with this product. It's for sensitive skin so I know it's not going to strip my skin of healthy oils too. This is a product I like to keep close at hand and I would recommend it to others.

I was excited to test this product out as it has great reviews online and I wanted to see how it compared to Garnier's Micellar Water.

I adore Garnier's Micellar Water so I gathered I would also fall in love with this product - boy was I wrong.

I absolutely hate this product. I find it irritates my skin and gives my skin a painful burning sensation.

The formula does not remove my makeup - I find a baby wipe to be more effective then using this water which is bad as we all know how poorly ineffective wipes are at removing makeup.

After using this product my skin is very tight and dry. Due to being an eczema suffer this product not only burns my skin but leaves my skin raw and slightly swollen.

I also do not like the size of the product, it is only 200mls which is much smaller then some of the other brands. Given you need to use a lot of this product it does not last long at all.

I tried this as an alternative to the Garnier cleansing water as I love to try new products. It does the trick, leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed and removes my medium coverage everyday makeup well. I like that it has only necessary ingredients and is paraben free. Other than that it is very similar to the Garnier cleansing water which I prefer only because I feel it is better value for money.

I was pleasantly surprised when I used it and it removed my make up so well. Especially my heavy eye make-up with and waterproof mascara. It is light and does not have a bad smell to it which is a bonus. It is very gentle on my skin which is good because I get cystic acne at the drop of a hat!

The first thing I hear you (and myself) ask, is “what is Micellar water”. Is it just water? Is it a cleanser? Is it a makeup remover? Is it soap? All useful questions that required a google search for a definitive answer. Micellar water is in fact a makeup remover and cleanser in the form of a water type liquid. The name comes from the French word Micelle’s which are tiny balls of oil. Micellar water contains these oils, vitamins and other good ingredients that allow you to remove your makeup and cleanse your skin all in one go. The Simple brand of Micellar water is the first I’ve tried. I’ve seen a lot about this and similar products over the last few years but hadn’t yet tried it. I was a little sceptical that something so light and fine (by this I mean the water consistency) could in fact remove a full face of makeup including the ever stubborn mascara. The consistency feels like water but when you rub it between your fingers you can pick up hints of oils which gives it a less drying feel than I expected. There is little to no scent. If anything it’s a very delicate “natural” smell, so nothing overpowering such as florals. After ascertaining all of this it was time to try. A little on a cotton pad and gently wipe over the face. I looked down at the cotton pad and couldn’t believe the amount of product that had come off my face. Not bad for an initial wipe over. Then came the eyes. A reasonable amount of the product on another cotton pad, place, hold, gently swipe downward! As I looked at the evidence, not only had eyeshadow been removed, but also the mascara! Yes, visible eyelash lines of mascara were staring up at me from the cotton pad. To say I was impressed is stating it mildly. I composed myself and carried on. A few cotton pads later and I felt I’d done all I could to remove my makeup. The Micellar water didn’t remove all my mascara but it did about 80% of the work. Now, I have dry skin which can often be sensitive so trying a new product like this does tend to make me a little nervous. No one wants to go to work the next day red and splotchy. However, that did not happen with this product. I found no reaction at all and very friendly on my sensitive skin. I did find my face to be just a smidge dry afterwards, but not enough to worry me. Whether I use a balm, makeup wipe or now micellar water, I always like to cleanse after removing my makeup. So, I continued with my usual routine following this and found little to no makeup residue left. After a week of trying it, I’m a fan! It’s simple, effective, subtle enough for every day use and gentle on the skin. If you’re using it everyday the product will go quickly but it’s affordable from the supermarket so that’s not an issue for me. An excellent makeup remover and I would repurchase. Thank you Beauty Review. Lisa x

I didn't have high expectations due to my past experience with a product from the same brand so I was pleasantly surprised when it worked a treat on my oily sensitive skin. I only bought this because Garnier Micellar was sold out in my local supermarket and this was the only cleansing water available that I believed wouldn't cause my skin to react.

I've been using it for the past 2 weeks and I've had no signs of a rash, redness or dry skin which are sure signs of reacting to a product for me. It leaves my face feeling clean - I'm not too sure about "hydrated" because proceed with the rest of skincare routine which means more cleansing products. I probably go through 3-4 cotton pads to clean my face which doesn't bother me because like all cleansing water products I don't expect it to completely clean my face. I still go in with my cleanser and exfoliating cleanser afterwards.

I've used this with minimal and heavy makeup and it's worked really well. I can see the product easily removes the layers and I want to emphasise layers. It doesn't remove (say for example) all 3 layers of concealer, liquid foundation and powder you have on but it really makes a good attempt at it. I don't use this on my eyes or lips because my eye makeup remover does a better job of that than any other product I've come across.

With continued use I feel like this might actually take the place of Garnier Micellar. The only downside I have is the scent. Simple claims that this has no artificial fragrance - I wish it did. It smells like this flax in the islands that when it's soggy it doesn't smell too pleasant. It's not a disgusting scent but when I'm cleansing near my nose I always make a face. Apart from that I'm quite happy with it particularly because it's readily available in the supermarket for an affordable price.

This is the first micellar water I have tried, Ive been using it for the past 2 weeks.

I was a bit sceptical and to be honest it hasnt left much of an impression. I think I need to try another brand to compare. Anyway the package is what it is...simple! There is no smell to it and it is essentially like water. I think that is just what I dislike.

I dont feel comfortable using this before work, the product just doesnt leave my face feeling properly cleaned, I feel like I am wiping the dirt already on the pad over my face. It did wipe off small marks of makeup which was good.

Think I will stick to my typical cleanser sorry!

I got this in a gift basket from my son's. Have never tried any micellar water before. I like how it felt gentle on the skin And it does a pretty good job at removing makeup