First Impressions: Garnier Skin Naturals Micellar Cleansing Water All in 1

Ooh, so Instagram worthy

Price $11.99 available at Priceline. 

Alex 4.5/5 

Feeling fairly sceptical about this highly praised micellar water product, I purchased it today (40% off, yeah, that’s what I’m talkin’ ‘bout) and am very pleasantly surprised. My ultimate test with any form of makeup removing product is its ability to take off the disgustingly thick and sticky mascara that adorns my eyelashes some days. Surprisingly, the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water removed all the mascara gloop in one fell swoop, along with the rest of my face makeup. Although I am not convinced of its “no rub” promise, as I still had to scrub a bit to clear away the last remnants of my eye makeup, it was otherwise very effective. Personally, although this is a “no-rinse” product, I still cleaned up afterwards with a touch of toner, but I’m sure on my no-makeup days (about 6 of the 7 days of the week), my face will feel cleansed after using this product as a standalone. Half a mark extra has been awarded for the quantity of the product. This is not something you will have to re-purchase often, so save that extra money for a hot chocolaty milk.

Megan 4/5

The amount of product you get for the price is very good and it didn’t sting my eyes which is an added bonus. I’m glad I purchased this because I think it will replace my makeup removing wipes in my daily skincare routine because it is more economically viable because it does a better job and is going to cost me less in the long run. Alex recommended this to me, so when it was on sale I jumped at the chance to try it. Cleansing waters are increasing in popularity, within the blogasphere but they aren’t budget friendly *cough* Bioderma *cough*. The product feels good on the skin, and manages to take off most of my makeup without a lot of effort. However, I feel as though I still need to wash my face with my normal cleanser to get the rest of my mascara off as it doesn’t get everything off. Like Alex, I felt as though I had to rub at my eyes to get my mascara off but not as much as I do with my regular makeup remover wipes. Although the product says perfume free, there is a subtle scent to it. 

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