The main selling point for me is how refreshing it feels after using it. Its such a novel way of removing makeup when i first learn of its existence. No more heavy, greasy cleansing lotions and oils. Even though micellar water require no rinsing after using it, I still make sure I splash my face with water everytime. It really comes down to personal preference. It can be extremely handy in situations where rinsing is not possible or at least inconvenient.
Micellar water are formulated with mild and non-irritating ingredients, they are suitable for sensitive skin. I can attest to that as at times when my skin gets hyper sensitive with no apparent reason, this does not cause any reaction.
If I'm using just micellar water to remove light makeup, I will repeat the process with a fresh cotton pad, just to make sure I removed all the makeup.
I started using micellar water a few years ago and have tried 8 brands so far. Can you tell I'm obsessed? I generally wear light makeup and this fits perfectly into my routine. For those who are first timer:
DO make sure the cotton pad is saturated with micellar water, this makes it work better and faster. It also prevents pulling your skin which may cause wrinkles.
DO use it on dry skin, I always start from my eyes. I hold the saturated cotton pad on my eyes for a few seconds, then gently wipe the concealer and liner off. It should work quickly if your cotton pad is very wet. Then I pour more micellar water on the same cotton pad and wipe all over my face and neck. Everything should come off quickly.
DO repeat with a fresh cotton pad just to make sure your face is clean. Alternatively, do a second cleanse with a facial cleanser. Clean skin one of the most important step to clear, beautiful skin.
This is the first micellar water I tried and I remember loving it. Even though I don't use it anymore, Nuxe is still a very good option. It is very effective at removing makeup and smells faintly of roses which is quite nice.
They have since updated the packaging, and the formula seems slightly different, more refreshing. I would really like to try it again if its not so pricey.
Bioderma Sensibo H2O Make-up Removing Micelle Solution | 500ml SGD40.90
This is the cult brand that everyone was raving about a few years back and its my favorite. Its a french brand and back then its hard to come by outside France. Now its more widely available.
Here are the pros:
Effective, feels refreshing, fragrance free, relatively economically priced depending on where you buy it from. The packaging is great too, no leakage.
Vichy Purete Thermal 3 in 1 Micellar Solution | 200ml SGD19.90
This is as good as Bioderma, if not slightly better. All the pros above applies here. I noted a price drop recently, a bottle of 200ml used to cost SGD29.90, its now SGD19.90. The lady says the quality is exactly the same. How great is that! I'd be buying one to compare, lets hope the quality is the same!
Caudalie Micellar Cleansing Water | 200ml SGD32
Caudalie's micellar water contains a light floral fragrance, its very nice and I believe most people will like it. It also feels gentler, by that i mean, it doesn't remove makeup quite as quickly as Bioderma & Vichy. But it still does the job, just alittle slower. I used up a 400ml bottle and i love it.
Caudalie has since updated their packaging to a pump. I guess its nice but it will cost more. I liked the original packaging (the picture here is the old packaging) so I don't appreciate having to pay more for the same thing.
L'oreal 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution | 200ml SGD17.90
I feel this work pretty much the same as Bioderma, maybe its slightly more effective ie. cleanses better and quicker. Its also fragrance free. However, the cap leaks and the same thing happened to my friend! My second bottle is fine though, (Bought 2 bottles because of a promotion, gets me everytime) it doesn't leak. Hopefully L'oreal would have improved the packaging at some point in time. (Update: My third bottle didn't leak too)
As much as i love this product, its per ml price is higher than Bioderma in Singapore! But that's in regards to Singapore only, prices of products differ in different countries and stores so do check your local prices.
I also prefer the packaging of Bioderma. Something about L'oreal's flat bottle shape annoys me as tends to topple over easily.
The product itself is amazing, my problem is with the price and packaging.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water | 400ml
This is the most inexpensive micellar water amongst those i've tried. I feel its a slightly thinner version of Bioderma, not a very effective makeup remover. Overall its similar to Bioderma so if price is a big factor to you, you can consider this.
However, I've just finished a bottle of this and halfway through, I'm getting really annoyed and I can't wait to finish it. It takes longer to remove makeup and the lower price is just not worth it (for me). I'll rather pay more for Bioderma and L'oreal.
La Roche-Posay Physiological Micellar Solution | 400ml SGD32.90
This is didn't work for me and I will not repurchase unless they improve the formula. Yes its gentle and fragrance free, but it doesn't even remove light makeup. I'm not sure what I did with the rest of the bottle, maybe i used it in the morning in place of facial cleanser.
Bourjois Micellar Cleansing Water | 250ml SGD14.90
This is my least favorite, and i also will not repurchase this because its irritates my skin. The cap is really small with a weird little ball on it, making it hard to open and close. It cleanses fairly well, not the best but not bad for the price. I would recommend Bioderma since the per ml price is very close.
TO SUMMARIZE: (In the order of best to worse)In terms of how well and quickly they remove makeup:L'oreal, Vichy, Bioderma, Nuxe, Caudalie, Bourjois, Garnier, La Roche-Posay
Will i repurchase:Bioderma, Vichy, L'oreal, Nuxe, Caudelie
Thanks for viewing and hope it helps!
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