Mraz Robinson calls La Roche-Posay's Micellar Water Ultra her go-to for sensitive skin because it's gentle, effective, and fragrance-free. Fellow board-certified dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali, M.D., agrees. "It's a great option that has glycerin, so it's great for dry skin types," he tells Allure. Furthermore, its alpha hydroxy acid — citric acid, to be exact — adds a little exfoliation to the mix, sweeping away dead skin cells and excess oils while brightening the complexion and helping skin absorb other products like toners, serums, and moisturizers. Dr Aneesha Ahmad, GP, dermatologist and medical director of Skyn Doctor, explains that micellar water is made up of micelles (very small balls of cleansing oil molecules) suspended in soft purified water which removes impurities from the skin.

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Allure contributing editor Marci Robin loves micellar water, but she capital-L, italicized Loves Talika Skintelligence Hydra Face Micellar Solution. "I'm usually reluctant to use skin-care products with fragrance, but I can't help but make an exception for this. It's just so damn pleasant," she says of its fresh, lightly floral scent. The prebiotic-spiked formula is so hydrating and softening, you might be tempted to skip moisturizer after using it. But most importantly, it provides a thorough and gentle cleanse that makes even waterproof and long-wear makeup do a disappearing act. But it’s important to remember that it’s not a miracle product that will solve all of your skin care issues. So, if you have dryness, acne, fine lines, wrinkles or very oily skin, you’ll need the assistance of other products to help alleviate any problems. I’ll be honest – if you don’t use one of these two, you won’t succeed at getting the smoothest skin possible. These are the two main cleansers that you must have. Since micellar water has become a skincare staple among many, you may be wanting to give it a try in your routine. But first, to make sure it’s right for your skin type, you need to ask yourself a few questions – is micellar water oil-free or should those with oily and acne-prone skin stay away?So, if micellar water is so gentle and supposedly brilliant for your skin, does that mean you can also use it on your hair? Dr Ahmad says "Yes!"

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I’ve been there and it’s better do some more research on cleansers than to impusle buy cleansers that WILL damage the skin. Final Thoughts: Which one is Better? Garnier Micellar Water effectively cleanses skin for an easy and one step way to remove make-up from the face, eyes and lip area. Many of the Nivea micellar waters do contain oils like castor oil and sweet almond oil. One that is oil-free is their Nivea MicellAIR Expert Micellar Water.Micellar water is gaining attention for its gentle and non-irritating formula. It is ideal for those with sensitive skin that needs a gentle cleansing. It’s also been shown to be helpful in caring for reactive skin types such as rosacea. It also makes a great makeup remover and many people use it as a first cleanse in a double cleansing routine.