What You Need To Know About Cleansing With Micellar Water
Get ready to discover micellar water, a cleanser that's been a French beauty staple for decades. But is it right for your skin? Here's a guide to what micellar water is and how to use it.
What Is Micellar Water?
Micellar water is a facial cleanser containing micelles, tiny cleansing molecules suspended in water. These micelles have a unique hydrophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) structure, allowing them to attract and lift away dirt, impurities, and makeup effortlessly. This clear, water-like formula cleanses, removes makeup, and hydrates all in one.
How Does Micellar Water Work?
Micellar water provides a gentle yet effective cleanse without rinsing. The micelles act like magnets, capturing dirt, oil, and makeup without harsh rubbing. This leaves skin clean, hydrated, and refreshed without over-drying.
Discover the different micellar water formulations catered to various needs here!
What Does Micellar Water Do?
Effortless Makeup Removal
Enjoy clean, hydrated, and refreshed skin while effortlessly correcting makeup mistakes. Our micellar remover gently lifts away makeup, dirt, and oil without harsh rubbing, so you can perfect your look without redoing it entirely.
Cleanse & Hydrate
Experience deep cleansing without dryness. Micellar water removes impurities and sebum, even offering mattifying benefits for oily skin, all while preserving your skin's natural hydration.
Discover the Micellar Water Collection
Discover the Micellar Water Collection
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)
• 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
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.
• 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
Garnier SkinActive
Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Purifying with Salicylic Acid
Gently cleanses, removes makeup and sunscreen, and mattifies skin all day in just 1 step – no-rinse. For oily and acne-prone skin.
Who it’s for: Oily and acne-prone skin.
At a Glance
• What it is: Micellar water cleanser with salicylic acid
• Skin type: Oily, acne-prone
• What it does: Removes makeup and sunscreen, helps minimize the look of pores
• How to use: No-rinse; suitable for all skin types
• Key ingredients: Salicylic acid, glycerin
• Size(s): 13.5 fl oz
• Claims: Cruelty-free/vegan; fragrance‑free*; oil-free
*No added fragrance.
• Skin type: Oily, acne-prone
• What it does: Removes makeup and sunscreen, helps minimize the look of pores
• How to use: No-rinse; suitable for all skin types
• Key ingredients: Salicylic acid, glycerin
• Size(s): 13.5 fl oz
• Claims: Cruelty-free/vegan; fragrance‑free*; oil-free
*No added fragrance.
$11.99 MSRP
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
• 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
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.
• 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
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)
• 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
