Garnier Skin Active Micellar Gel Wash Review

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 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.

I really love the Garnier Micellar Water, so I had high hopes for this product as it would eliminate a step from my evening routine and speed things up. It works - it removes most make up (although I still prefer to use make up wipes first anyway). However, I would not purchase this again because I found it a bit stingy - it says to use on your eyes to remove eye make up but it REALLY stings if it gets in or near your eyes. It also claims to be scent-free but I found it had a really chemical smell which was unpleasant. The only thing I really liked about this product is that it foamed and lathered well, and the packaging/bottle is nice.

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.

I tested this every day for a week and it removes almost all make up on the first go! Waterproof formulas generally take a couple of washes but that’s ok because I didn’t find it drying which was nice. The smell though, ugh! It was a very harsh smell and I hated it for that reason alone. I’d use it if I didn’t have better smelling options, but I don’t think it’s my go to.

I wanted to like it, unfortunately I can’t get past the smell.

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.

Refreshing clean feeling from the first wash. Actually got all my eye makeup off first time.

Left my skin feeling cleaner from the first wash. Removes all my makeup no problem.

Light crisp scent, had to describe but pleasant.

This may be my new go to face wash.

Simple clean packaging also. The pump top is great for in the shower.

Very impressed with how clean my face feels after each use!

I dont use this on a daily basis as I use a foaming cleanser but when I want a quick but thorough face cleanse this is my preferred option. I find it cleans gently but effectively and actually leaves my skin feeling very soft.

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 really love this! My skin feels so clean after using this. There isn't a trace of makeup or product left on my face and my skin feels lovely and hydrated. I have to be careful using products on my face because it can break out but this just makes my face feel lovely. I like that it doesn't really have a strong fragrance and its so easy to use. I even got my mum to try it out and she said she really like it. I also like this product because its so easy to apply being a gel. No mess or spills. I love that it's in a pump bottle as well. The easy use of this makes my night routine so much quicker. I will be purchasing this again for sure!!!