Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Review

Garnier say 

So easy. So effective. so gentle.
So no excuse not to take your make-up off.

Like a magnet, the cleansing agents capture and lift away dirt from the skin.
No need to rub to remove impurities and make-up.

The Result: Perfectly cleansed and refreshed skin without rubbing or rinsing.
Use in the morning to refresh skin. Use at night to remove make-up, cleanse and soothe.

Micellar Cleansing Water comes in a generous 400ml format for up to 200 uses*.

*Based on 2ml per cotton pad.

My thoughts 

I bought this all in one cleanser to take away with me on my recent trip to Bruges. I was looking for no fuss cleansing and makeup remover in one and rather than a few bottles I had just this one and some cotton pads.

This micellar water has no scent so it is very much like using a water. There is no doubt that it is an effective cleanser but I did need a couple of pads to remove all my makeup (including waterproof mascara).

However, I did find that my skin didn't feel particularly soothed it seemed to tingle slightly and seemed to leave my skin feeling drier than usual. For this reason I wouldn't use it for my morning cleanse and probably will just use this product to remove my eye makeup in the evenings.

I am unlikely to repurchase this product.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water 400ml costs £4.99

Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Micellar Cleansing Fluid Review

I have had great results with the Eucerin brand before, I loved the Even Brighter day and night cream and my MIL has been using the Even Brighter Pigment Reducing Spot Corrector which has really worked in fading a large age spot she has on her face... so when Escentual.com asked if I would like to review the DermatoCLEAN Micellar Cleansing Fluid I didn't need much persuading.

Eucerin say 

DermatoCLEAN 3 in 1 Cleansing Fluid is a convenient facial cleanser, eye make-up remover and toner in one product. It contains a very effective yet extra mild cleansing complex and nature-derived actives.

Result - Your skin is perceptibly clean, cleared and refreshed.
              Your skin can breather and is optimally prepared for moisturisation

Free of: fragrance, alcohol, colours and parabens.

Suitable for sensitive skin, the sensitive eye area and contact lens wearers.

To use - Soak a cotton wool pad and sweep over the face. Repeat until the pads come away clear. Do not rinse.

My thoughts 

This micellar water has no colour and no scent. It feels like you are just applying water to the skin. I have quite an irritated nose area due to hayfever and this doesn't cause any stinging or soreness in any way. For a product that has no scent this is incredibly refreshing and skin really feels super clean. It is an effective makeup remover and eye makeup/mascara but not waterproof mascara.

Skin feels soft, clean and refreshed and not at all tacky to touch.

Great stuff.

Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Micellar Cleansing Fluid 200ml costs £9 from Escentual.com

*PR Sample

The Micellar Cleansing Water Blind Trial With Escentual.com Results Are In!

Back in May I took part in the Micellar Blind Trial held by Escentual.com,7 micellar waters were put to the test and our thoughts were collated... you can read more about what we were asked to rate by clicking here. Yesterday they announced which sample was which product and which one came out on top

The products tested

A- Dior Instant Cleansing Water 
B - Nuxe Micellar Cleansing Water with Rose Petals
C - Caudalie Make-Up Remover Cleanser Water
D - Avene Micellar Lotion Cleanser and Make-Up Remover
E- La Roche-Posay Physiological Micellar Solution
F- Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micelle Solution
G -Vichy Purete Thermale Calming Cleansing Micellar Solution

Well my favourite turned out to be Sample D the Avene Micellar Lotion Cleanser - I wrote the following comments "It felt so smooth, like cleansing with water and has a lovely soft, delicate scent. Absolutely loved it."

Avene say - 

The no-rinse formula is ideal those who suffer from sensitive skin, and those whose complexions are susceptible to repeated aggressions. Sensitised and fragile skin can often look dull, red, itchy and tight, meaning it requires extra gentle care to restore its natural balance.

However the sample that came out on top, being the favourite of 22.1% of trialists was Sample F Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micelle Solution. What is interesting is that it is a rather iconic product with many raving about it in the beauty world, well now it seems it was the favourite in blind trials too.

Personally I liked the product and would use it again but it wasn't my outright favourite.

To read the full results of the blind trial click here

Thanks Escentual.com for allowing me to be part of the blind trial, I thoroughly enjoyed it.