Imagine a world in which you can skip a nighttime facial cleanse without wreaking havoc on your skin. That world exists, ladies, and it’s all thanks to micellar water—quite literally water mixed with "micelles," or tiny balls of cleansing oil. It’s a cleanser, toner and moisturizer in one, but the best part is it doesn’t require any rinsing. You can literally wash your face from your bed if you so desire. And that we do. Here are three micellar waters we couldn’t recommend enough.
The 3 Best Micellar Water Cleansers on Amazon
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Published Mar 31, 2019
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Editors’ Pick: Bioderma Sensibio H2o Micellar Water
The Facts:
- The first and only dermatological micellar water
- Made for sensitive and reactive skin
- Immediately captures impurities, leaving skin clean and comfortable
Want to try a new cleanser but have sensitive skin? This micellar water is sure to do the trick. One PureWow editor doesn’t use anything else. She says, "I was blessed with the trifecta of sensitive skin, contact lenses and a weakness for French beauty products. This takes off mascara and city grime in one fell swoop, but never irritates my skin or eyes. It's effective enough that I can skip cleanser, which prevents my skin from drying out."
Best Value: Garnier Skinactive Micellar Cleansing Water
The Facts:
- Gentle enough for everyday use
- Removes makeup and dirt without drying skin
- No rinsing or harsh rubbing
We know the fear of shelling out tons of money for a new product only to realize we hate it after the first use. This $6 micellar water, on the other hand, is super easy to test without risking your life’s savings. And we know you’ll love it—with micellar technology that draws out dirt, impurities, oil and makeup like a magnet, how could you not? Swipe it over your face morning and night to cleanse, remove grime and prep skin for serums and moisturizers. How easy is that?
Splurge-worthy: Caudalie Micellar Water
The Facts:
- Acts like a magnet to lift dirt, oil, excess sebum and makeup
- Gentle enough for highly sensitive skin
- The #1 cleanser in France
The French seriously think of everything—including this micellar cleanser. Made with organic grape water, chamomile extract and plant glycerin, it soothes, moisturizes and softens skin, while removing makeup and general grime in one sweep. It’s basically your entire skin-care regimen in one bottle. And, hey, if effortlessly beautiful Parisians use it, we’re already sold.
