Garnier Skin Active Micellar Gel Wash Review

I had been absolutely desperate to try this - didn't get on the trial, got it in the vault but it was left out in error, and it wasn't available anywhere I looked.....

--- so imagine my delight when I finally found it, for $10 (The Warehouse - usual price) and it was every bit as good as I hoped.

Why no 5 star rating then? I prefer the Micellar Foaming Wash from the same range, which I got in Hawaii and is still not out here - it's thinner, and i actually like the slight foam to it.

SO saying, this is good. VERY good.

As is typical for their micellar range, it comes in a clear bottle with a pink cap - pink is my fave colour and so that's always a good start! The pump cap dispenses a good amount of product for one wash, and the gel itself is thick-ish, completely clear, and non-scented.

I use this AFTER oil cleansing at night (cleanse once for your makeup and once for your skin, ladies!) and my skin is currently very well balanced, not prone to breakouts and feels clean and fresh.

The bottle is a generous 200ml, which will last weeks, if not months, for the $10. I'll buy another and have two open at once - one in shower and one on the sink - for when my other runs out. I'm sold.

Cheap, effective, gentle and works for my skin; what's not to love.

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'll be frank - not overly impressed with this micellar gel wash. I was intrigued because I use the Garnier Micellar Water and love it. However, I love it because I don't have to rinse my face afterwards. Putting it in a gel wash just defeats the purpose for me. But, I still gave this product a go. It doesn't foam up too much, and looks pretty cool in a clear gel form. But my skin was irritated by this, even though it was meant for sensitive skin. Not sure why, maybe I just have ultra sensitive skin? It also didn't remove makeup around my eyes, and I use mascara. To me, this product wasn't anything special, and that's a bummer.

I haven't owned this for very long (a weekish) but am already loving this! I've popped it in the shower and have been washing my face with it each night. I've tried it on it's own and also used it in conjunction with my face halo and both ways work amazingly. I love that it has a pump because it's easy to use, especially in the shower. The only thing I'm not too sure of is the scent, it isn't strong or overpowering, but does have a slight alcoholic scent (like a hand gel?). Overall I am really loving this and have enjoyed having a face wash again that foams up as I have been using just a cream for the last little while, there is something about a foam that makes me feel extra clean! It's also great to have an alternative to needing to use cotton pads with the other micellar water that they do.

Ok lets start by saying you need this in your life.

As someone who wears a full cake face every day I have been using 3-5 cotton round things everyday taking off my makeup with regular micellar water, so as you can imagine I was excited for this.

I was sceptical I won't lie, what kind of face cleanser can take off all of your double wear foundation and clean your face? THIS CAN. I took this in the shower with me so I could just wet my face and then use it, as I would typically remove my makeup with micellar water before the shower. When I got out I was in shock. My face was completely clear of makeup??? after just washing my face once??? with this cleanser??? Mind blown.

This saves SO much time, so much product, everything about this I have been looking for in my life. The packaging is great, the texture is great, the scent is great, I don't think there is anything bad except it stings your eyes if you get it inside them but its worth it.

You need this if you want an amazing life.

I've been trialling this cleanser in several different methods over the last few days. With a konjac sponge, silicone scrubber, hands.. All work wonderfully. My favorite has been with the silicone scrubber to really get the make up off. I follow it up with my regular skincare once my makeup has been removed (I double cleanse every evening anyway so prefer having a makeup remover step rather than waste my very expensive cleanser by using it twice at night) and have enjoyed the process. Have had a few breakouts following starting the use of this product, but these were very small surface pimples, so I am not concerned about this.

So I have been wanting to use the Garnier Skin Active Micellar Gel Wash ever since I heard about it so I was excited to try it. At first glance, the packaging of the product is great, it's visually pleasing and I'm grateful that it has a pump which makes it easy to use. In terms of the consistency of the product, it was refreshing as in it just glided on smoothly and left my face feeling super fresh afterwards. The bonus of this product for me was the size, at 200ml a bottle you get a very generous amount of product and they kindly fill it right to the top. I have one gripe about this product and it was in terms of the makeup removing side of it. It was when I removed my eye makeup with it, it left a slight sting but the product was fine on the rest of my face. On the whole, I'm quite impressed and I will continue to use it until its gone and then I will consider repurchasing it.

I picked this beauty up in my weekly grocery shop . I love that I can sneak these things into my trolley lol . I’m dedicated to cleansing my skin morning and night .

This comes in a pump bottle easy to disperse product out of it . Has the garnier labelling . Consistency is like a clear gel . I lather this on my face after a full face of make up . This just powers through all of my make up .

After using this religiously for four weeks daily use I can say that my skin feels cleaned nicely . I had no skin irritations or sudden changes with my skin . I can see myself buying this again . I reccomend giving this a try .

I loved this product. Worked really well in removing makeup which I struggle with when using other cleaners. Smells amazing too. I would recommend this for sure

Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Gel Wash is an all-in-one rinse-off gel that not only promises to remove make-up but cleanses too. It's dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested, has a gentle formula, and is non-perfumed, making it perfect for all skin types, including sensitive skin. If you're avoiding products containing SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulfate) you may want to avoid purchasing this, as it does contain it.

Packaged in an easy to use 200ml clear plastic pump action bottle with hot pink nozzle, the bottle makes it easy to see how much you have left. Unfortunately, this product did not live up to the promises made. This extremely gentle cleansing gel hardly foams, and does not remove gel eyeliner pencil or non-waterproof mascara, however it did remove powder products and foundation.

I ended up using the rest of my bottle of Micellar Cleansing Gel Wash after oil cleansing first to remove make-up, purely to use it up (as I didn't want to simply throw the product away) and to help remove some of the oil cleanser residue before I cleansed with a foaming cleanser.

Sadly, this micellar product gets a "no" from me, and I won't be purchasing more or recommending it. Garnier's Micellar Water did a better job of removing make-up than this did.