Now, you can have plenty of fun with the hydrosol part! I’ve tried all kinds of different hydrosols, but tend to lean towards rose. Different hydrosols would work just as well, as would a blend. I found 15–20% to be more than fragrant enough (some of this micellar water leaked on my trip to Australia and my whole bag smelled of roses!), but you could use more if you prefer, reducing the amount of distilled water to compensate. You also cannot use Crothix™ Liquid (INCI: PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Water) instead of PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides. Micellar waters remove makeup and cleanse the skin in one simple step, making it ideal for minimalists or people who don’t have time for a multi-step skincare regimen. That said, you can use micellar water as the first step in a double-cleanse routine—simply pour some out on a cotton pad, wipe the pad across your eyelids and face, and follow up with your cleanser of choice.

When shopping for this ingredient (and any ingredient, really, but especially this one!), please make sure you are looking at the INCI. I’ve had many people ask me if Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka Medium Chain Triglycerides) and/or Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside are the same ingredient as PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides. The answer is no—the INCIs don’t match. They’re similar because they’re from the same source material, but they’ve been processed differently and are not the same thing at all. Think of it a bit like corn: it can be transformed into all kinds of products like cornstarch, corn meal, and corn syrup, but none of those ingredients are interchangeable even though they’re all made from corn. Micellar water is a gentle cleansing solution containing micelles, tiny balls of cleansing oil molecules, suspended in soft water. These micelles attract dirt, oil, and makeup, lifting them away from the skin. It provides effective cleansing without the need for rinsing or harsh scrubbing. Micellar Cleansing Technology: Micelle cleansing agents capture make-up, impurities and dirt like a magnet & lift them away from skin. The gentle formula effectively cleanses, gliding over skin to avoid rubbing or pulling delicate sensitive skin.The ingredient I fussed with the most was the surfactant/solubilizer. I tried five different ones: cocamidopropyl betaine, polysorbate 80, Olivem300, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, and PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides. Some experiments got down to 0.18% of surfactant and I still didn’t like the after-feel (and also found the performance was starting to drop off).

Learn more: How Does Micellar Water Work? The Science of Surfactants from Lab Muffin Beauty ScienceMicellar waters are known for providing a gentler cleansing option. Look for micellar waters that are not irritating to the skin, with no harsh ingredients like soaps and alcohol. They should primarily consist of tiny oil molecules with extra components that provide additional skin-soothing and cleansing properties, like the chamomile in the Medik8 Eyes & Lips Micellar Cleanser. Glow-Boosting Properties: The formula, enriched with Rose Water & Botanical Glycerin, helps to brighten and nourish skin, leaving it with a healthy glow.

Micellar water. Effective face cleanser. Infused with hydrating rose extracts. Fragrance-free. All skin types. If you want your micellar water to provide even more benefits than cleansing and makeup removal, look for ones that contain additional ingredients like antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, oils, and plant extracts, like the organic essential oils in the Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser. I recommend using micellar water to cleanse in the morning. You’ll have gone to bed with clean skin, and the only thing on your skin’s surface is residue from any skincare products you might have worn overnight,” Dr. Yadav shares. “To fully remove makeup or sunscreen, however, I’d suggest a true cleanse." This is when a cleansing balm would come in handy. You can use this product daily, either in the morning to refresh the skin or in the evening to remove makeup and impurities from the day. I certainly credit my education to Susan on showing the proper way of formulating & Marie your blog certainly taught me also! It was the first one I believe that got me going & while I’m busy busy in my own work shop I stop in from time to time to see what my 2 favorite girls are up to..but not to STEAL anyone’s work …as I know you’d not do either …had to vent a tad on your behalfBuying cruelty free isn’t hard these days. But I have genuinely struggled with micellar water. I hope this list gives you some good alternatives and you can wipe away makeup (and the rest) knowing no animals have been harmed in the process. How do we create this list?

Through a lot of product testing and product analysis, but to be more specific, all products featured in our list had to be: To make your search easier, we identified 32 top-rated micellar waters that work across all skin types. Then we recruited a team of testers to analyze each formula and rate them based on their feel, absorption, effectiveness, hydration, and overall appearance after application. Ultimately, we were able to narrow down the original pool of products to the 10 best micellar waters on the market. With five stars across the board, Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 stands out because it effortlessly cleans away every bit of makeup and dirt without stripping the skin of essential moisture.Because this product is a cleansing lotion, it’s no surprise it nourishes your skin barrier. But, it also gently removes pollutants, relieving skin of the harmful pore-clogging particles. It’s worth noting that this does have a faint smell, but our tester says it’s a nice, subtle addition. “The scent is gentle and soothing — very pleasant and not too overpowering.” All in all, our tester loves the product so much she started integrating it into her routine. “I would say Avene lives up to its brand name in creating such high-quality products,” she adds. Garnier officially became certified by Cruelty Free International in 2021. So that means all of its micellar water range is cruelty free, but this micellar water is the only one in the UK labelled as vegan. It shouldn’t be long until the whole range is vegan (we hope!). Rose Floral Water: renowned for its soothing and softening properties for all skin types, including sensitive skin.