Micelles

Models and makeup artists swear by them, but how do micelles, the ball-shaped clusters found in micellar water, benefit your skin?

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About Micelles

Suspended in water, micelle particles are surfactants with two ends: an oil-loving head and a water-loving tail. They work like a magnet to draw out makeup, sebum, and impurities quickly and effectively, while their gentle cleansing properties make them suitable for sensitive skin.

Garnier Products with Micelles

Garnier Products with Micelles

Front view of Blue Cap Cleansing Water All-in-1, All Skin Types

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover A bi-phase micellar water cleanser that lifts away waterproof makeup, dirt, and oil without harsh rubbing.

No‑rinse formula for face, eyes, and lips.

At a Glance

• What it is: A bi-phase micellar cleansing water all in 1 that gently yet effectively removes makeup and cleanses.
• Who it’s for: All skin types, including sensitive.
• What it removes: Waterproof makeup, long-wear lipstick, waterproof mascara, dirt, and oil.
• No-rinse: Yes—no harsh rubbing required.
• Free-from: Oil-free, alcohol-free, fragrance-free.
• Sizes: 3.4 fl oz TSA-friendly travel size, 13.5 fl oz everyday, 23.7 fl oz value size.

$11.99 MSRP
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A front packshot of the Garnier Micellar Water All-in-1 with a pink cap. This skin care product is a no-rinse makeup remover and cleanser for face, eyes, and lips.

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 is a no-rinse makeup remover and cleanser for face, eyes, and lips. Micelles lift away dirt, oil, and makeup without harsh rubbing and without leaving residue. Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive.

At a Glance

• Skin types: For all skin types, even sensitive
• Key claims: Lifts away dirt, oil, and makeup without harsh rubbing; no-rinse, no residue
• Free from: Alcohol, oil, fragrance
• Tested: Ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested
• Cruelty-Free: Leaping Bunny approved
• Sizes: 3.4 fl oz (100 mL), 13.5 fl oz (400 mL), 23.7 fl oz (700 mL)

$11.99 MSRP
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Front view of Cleansing Water With Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe, All Skin Types

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water With Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe Replumps skin's look and feel while cleansing and removing makeup.

At a Glance

• What it is: Hydrating micellar water with hyaluronic acid + aloe
• Best for: All skin types, including sensitive
• Removes: Daily makeup, dirt, oil (non-waterproof makeup)
• No-rinse: Yes
• Use on: Face, eyes, lips
• Free from: Fragrance, oil, alcohol, parabens, sulfates
• Sizes: 3.4 fl oz (travel), 13.5 fl oz, 23.7 fl oz (value)

$11.99 MSRP
4.814 out of 5 stars based on reviews
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A visual of the front of the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water bottle, in the Vitamin C variant. This micellar water is for dull, uneven skin.

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water With Vitamin C Banish dull skin for good and experience pure radiance with vitamin C micellar water: an all-in-one cleanser, makeup remover, and glow booster that promotes healthy skin. Micelles act like a magnet to eliminate impurities, dirt, and excess oil without scrubbing or rubbing to leave your skin perfectly clean—minus the residue.

At a Glance

Vitamin C micellar water is a no-rinse micellar water cleanser that removes everyday makeup while helping brighten dull skin for a more radiant look.

• What it does: Cleanses, removes makeup, and brightens the look of dull skin (everyday makeup; not waterproof)
• Who it’s for: Dull/uneven tone, oily/acne-prone, sensitive, and dry skin
• Micellar water benefits: No rinse, no residue, gentle on skin
• What’s inside/free of: With Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Glucoside); fragrance-, oil-, and alcohol-free

$11.99 MSRP
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Front view of Water Rose Cleansing Water, All Skin Types

Garnier SkinActive Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water This micellar water and micellar water cleanser is micellar cleansing water with rose water for all skin types—an all-in-1 hydrating cleanser and makeup remover that’s gentle, no-rinse, and effective.

At a Glance

• Skin type: All (including sensitive)
• Removes: Face, lips, eyes
• No-rinse
• Oil-free, alcohol-free, fragrance-free
• Vegan
• Dermatologist tested
• Sizes: 13.5 fl oz, 23.7 fl oz
• Also available: travel size micellar water
• Cleanses, removes makeup, and hydrates skin without harsh rubbing or rinsing.

$11.99 MSRP
4.7057 out of 5 stars based on reviews
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Front view of Green Cap Cleansing Water All-in-1 Mattifying, Oily and Sensitive Skin

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Mattifying An oil-free micellar water cleanser that removes makeup, purifies pores, and mattifies oily, sensitive skin—no harsh rubbing, no rinse.

At a Glance

• What it is: Oil-free micellar water cleanser for oily/sensitive skin
• What it does: Removes makeup, purifies pores, mattifies; no-rinse
• Skin types: Oily, combination, sensitive
• Free from: Oil; fragrance (contains denatured alcohol for quick-dry, non-greasy feel)
• Sizes: 13.5 fl oz; travel size micellar water available
• Use: AM/PM; face, eyes, lips

$11.99 MSRP
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