I received a small bottle of Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water to review.
This stuff is a staple in my skincare/makeup removal routine. It's the first thing I reach for every night when getting ready for bed.
Just a couple of shakes onto a cotton pad is enough to remove all my eye makeup and most of my foundation. A second pass over my face will get it clean enough that I don't feel the need to wash my face (if I'm really desperate to get to bed!) I usually use a cleanser after this if I'm doing my full skincare routine.
This micellar water has no scent and feels like water, however it leaves my normal/dry skin feeling hydrated and comfortable - I could skip moisturiser and my face wouldn't hate me. It doesn't leave any residue on my skin.
It won't remove waterproof makeup so you'll need a dedicated makeup remover for that, but it'll remove even the heaviest non-waterproof makeup easily and gently.
I really have nothing bad to say about this product. It's affordable, lasts a long time, easy to use, effective and truly a must-have.
Recently I had some kind of weird allergy to something and my face was covered in a dry bumpy horrible rash.
Initially I though it was a new moisturiser but I think perhaps it was some kind of weird change of season thing.
Because my skin was aggravated already, anything I put on it stung and burned and it seemed as though it would never repair itself.
I bought the Micellar water and found it absolutely fabulous! It caused no irritation and felt fresh and non-drying on the skin.It takes off makeup really well (including facepaint)
I have also been using it to clean my makeup brushes and sponges and have found it very effective.
Super pleased with this product, Would definitely be handy to have a more portable version for overnight trips etc as it is a rather large bottle with a not so secure lid.
Tips: Cleaning up those lines - Dip a cotton bud in Micellar water and it works well to erase the odd eyeliner accident. I have been doing a lot of facepainting lately and have been doing this to sharpen lines and "rub out" mistakes
Brush cleaning - dip brushes in Micellar water and gently wipe on to a tissue. Found it cleans them nicely