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.
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Garnier Skin Active Micellar Gel Wash Review
The Micellar you love, now in a gentle wash format. The new all-in-one Garnier Skin Active Micellar Gel Wash is powerful, yet gentle to skin. Like a magnet, micelles capture and lift away dirt, oil, and makeup without harsh rubbing or over-drying.
Enriched with natural-derived grape extract, the ultra-gentle, fragrance freeformula is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive. In one easy step, it gently removes makeup and impurities leaving skin perfectly cleansed and refreshed with no harsh rubbing
$11.99
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I was very intrigued when I heard about the Micellar Gel Wash as I had only ever seen Micellar water to remove make up. This product not only removes make up but it also gently cleanses the skin. The Micellar Gel Wash comes in a very handy to use pump bottle, and the straw part of the pump goes right down to the very bottom of the bottle so it is mess free and there will be zero waste. I found the consistency of the gel to be great, it's not too thick and jelly like so it is easy to spread with your fingers, but also not too runny either so doesn't make any mess or dribble anywhere. I found that one pump is plenty to cleanse the entire face, so the 200ml bottle will last a decent amount of time. The Micellar Gel Wash doesn't have a fragrance so would be suitable for anyone with sensitivities to scents. I was very impressed with how well the Gel wash was able to remove my make up, especially my very long wearing matte liquid lipsticks which are usually difficult to wash off. It felt very gentle on my skin, I only used my finger tips in gentle circular motions, without the need for scrubbing. When washed off, my skin felt very smooth and clean, and there was no sticky or slimy residue left behind. I feel that the amount of product you get in the bottle is very generous considering the reasonable price. The packaging is simple and transparent with a pink pump, matching the original bottles of Garnier Micellar water. I also love that this product is available on supermarket shelves so you can buy it while grocery shopping, which is great for busy lifestyles. Overall, I am extremely happy with the Micellar Gel Wash and I will definitely look at repurchasing it when my current bottle runs out.
I have always loved micellar water and used it religiously pre child but have since gotten lazy and my skin has suffered. The garnier micellar gel wash gives me all the benefits and results micellar water does but with the ease of adding it into my normal shower routine. Although this gel wash is very watery it packs a punch and within a few days of using it I have seen a noticeable improvement in the overall texture and clarity of my skin. I will definitely keep using this and recommend to others.
Tips: It is very watery so make sure not to press to hard on the trigger as you only need a small pump
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!
Tips: To get waterproof mascara off, I used the gel wash once all over my face (still focusing on eyes and lips as it says), washed that off, then went over my eyes again and that got most of it off.
Well I normally use a face wash for acne...but this stuff did a good job. My face is clean and soft. And best part is it doesnt blench my face clothes. So this face wash has got the thumbs up from me. But it didn't help with oil control. Oh well cant have it all. Soft on skin little to no fragence.
Tips: Dont push to hard on the pump top... you get a little bit too much
I have never used the Micellar make up removing water, so i was excited to sign up to review Micellar Gel Wash. Thank you BR for letting me try this. Well after a few hassles when it arrived, i was very much ready to try it straight away, as i had just come from work and follow my routine of getting fresh which includes washing my face with my personal basil gel face wash. I would like to add here that i am a huge fan of Gel based face washes and masks also. The packagung of this product is similar to micellar water, and a pump attached invites me to use products even more, as they are so much easy to use as much you want. I wet my face and used about two pumps of Micellar Gel Wash, wiped my face with towel after washing and i felt so good and clean. Its not that i never felt good with my regular face wash. But the quality speaks for itself and the face looked clean without any sign of irritation on my face. I also noticed that there was not much soapy feel to it and lather was less, which tells me it is great Quality wise and genuinely gel based. There was no dryness even after 5 minutes of washing my face with it. I have been using Micellar gel wash for 4 days now twice daily and i have not had any redness, rashes or pimples( that i fear most) at all. Honestly, i was scared to trial this product as i have been using my gel wash for 6 years now and have never tried any other face wash between this time, but this Micellar Gel Wash has been as good. I am fully impressed with this product. It definitely did what it says, and i will use it again and again. Micellar gel wash, you have won my trust and i will recommend you to anyone who loves their skin as much as i do. Go for it guys! So much worth that price, and will last 2 months for me for sure. Great Value for money, i might buy it after this pump finishes!
Tips: Using two pumps at a time is better as i noticed 1 pump does not clean as well.
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.
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.
Tips: Use a clean fresh washcloth each day with your cleanser for gentle exfoliation at the same time :-)
I was really happy with the results from this wash. I’m one of those naughty girls that don’t wash my makeup off at night. So I used the wash in the morning on a smudged makeup’d face. It has no fragrance. Which is fine. Although why do products for sensitive skin always have no smell. Surely there are fragrances for sensitive skin?!
The wash lathered well and bubbled up nicely. It was easy to apply issuing my hands and washed away without leaving my skin dry.
The bottle specifically says it will remove lipstick and mascara. Well in my case - not so much. I wear non waterproof mascara and it still didn’t clean the smudgy stains under my eyes.
While not a 10 out of 10 for me, I would use it again. And I would recommend it as it’s a pretty good cleanser for its price point.
I really love the regular Micellar water so I thought I'd give this a try for a more thorough cleanse and to minimize my use of cotton pads when using micellar water. Unfortunately this doesn't live up to the magic of the regular Micellar water. The product comes in a clear bottle with a pink pump. I like that the packaging is clear so I can see how much product is remaining. The pump works fine, and the product is very economical as one small pump is enough to do the entire face. The gel wash is quite a thick transparent gel with no fragrance. The wash lathers up well with water and washes off the face easily and doesn't leave any residue. However, I find it isn't very good at what it promises to be; a gentle cleansing make up remover. I find the product stings when used on the eye area and my eyelashes. It doesn't feel like it's stinging in the sense of having a reaction, and my eyes are fine afterwards, but more feels like having soap in your eyes. This frustrated me as this promises to be gentle and able to be used on the eyes, yet this easily drips into the eyes, or the lather gets into my eyes and stings. I find this doesn't remove mascara well at all, and I always wake up with panda eyes the next day after using this, or I have to go in with regular micellar water afterwards to get the rest of the mascara. Having to use another product to remove the rest of my make up after using this make up removing wash, defeats the entire purpose of this wash. This removes face make up well, but I find it doesn't remove lipstick well. It tends to just smear the lipstick all over my face, whether it be cream lipstick or a matte, and it doesn't remove it entirely. This takes twice as long to use and wash off when compared to using the regular Garnier Micellar Water and struggles to remove eye and lip make up, so this is a really inefficient product. I also found this dried my skin out on my face, so this definitely is not a sensitive formula and not for you if you have sensitive skin. I'd recommend not using this and sticking with the regular Garnier Micellar Water.