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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water All-In-1 Normal and Sensitive Skin Cleansing Water Reviews

Description

This all-in-one cleansing water is engineered to remove make-up, cleanse, and refresh the skin without rubbing or rinsing.

You might also enjoy the Garnier Miracle Anti-Fatigue Moisturizer or the Garnier Clearly Brighter Moisturizer.

For more information, please visit Garnier.
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    2.3/5
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    February 29, 2016

    CA sent this for me to review, thank you. :-)
    I wondered if water would be as effective as cleansers, soaps, scrubs and even toners for after I exercise. I wear just lipstick. When I first used it, my skin felt like a bit tight like when I apply a toner. I wasn't sure it was cleansing my face fully, so sometimes I would wash my face in the shower as usual, then use it after.
    I did get 2 pimples while using it, but they could have come anyway. I think I'll continue to use it on it's own every other day, because I just want my face to be completely cleansed.

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    February 28, 2016

    ChickAdvisor presented me with the awesome opportunity to try Garnier's Skinactive Micellar Water. It removed my eye makeup easily without any oily residue and gave my skin a nice little tingle. Although my makeup was removed I still felt the need to wash my face. It's not an outstanding product but it does a descent job. I think I'd use this solely for my eye-make up removal and continue to cleanse my face. It's an okay product. #TryGarnier

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    2.3/5
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    Recommended? Fugheddaboutit!
    February 28, 2016

    I received this item for free to review as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.

    I was really looking forward to trying out micellar water for the first time since I was hearing such great things about it.

    Unfortunately I wasn't all too impressed with the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water. It did an OK job with removing my makeup (I tested in on mascara and eyeliner). I feel like I had to use a lot of the water to get the job done, and even then I found that it left behind some of my mascara, which wasn't even waterproof. It suds up slightly when you use a fair amount and left my face feeling like I needed to rinse it off, yet dry at the same time.

    This one definitely was not for me in the end which is sad because I really wanted to like it!

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    Recommended? Fugheddaboutit!
    February 26, 2016

    I think this is good for washing your face, but not for a makeup remover. I prefer to use makeup remover wipes instead. For travelling the size of the bottle is too big. It did refresh my face, but definately did not feel like my face was completely free of makeup-especially mascara. I think i will stick with makeup remover wipes.

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    February 26, 2016

    I found this product to feel light like water while using it, but I did not find it felt like I was thoroughly cleansed afterwards. I did not find that it sufficiently removed my make-up, particularly mascara. I also did feel the need to rinse with water afterwards, otherwise I could feel the cleansing water on my skin.
    The size of the bottle is quite good for the price point, but unfortunately for me, it just did not do a thorough enough job for me to make this part of my beauty routine.

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    Recommended? Fugheddaboutit!
    February 25, 2016

    I received this product from ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club to try for free. I was not amazed by this product. Easy to use? Absolutely! Especially after I get home from work at night and I am too tired to wash my face, it is so convenient to do a quick clean with this. But I just don't feel like my face was all that clean. It could be a mind over matter thing, and I am just used to using a full cleanser. In time I shall see. I did notice though that my face looked red and blotchy after using it. Not sure what is in it that could be bothering me that way.

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    3.0/5
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    February 23, 2016

    The claims "This all-in-one cleansing water is engineered to remove make-up, cleanse, and refresh the skin without rubbing or rinsing."

    Remove makeup: It'll remove most makeup off your skin (mostly face), but it has a hard time with anything on the eyes. Specially if it's long-lasting or waterproof. Too much rubbing to remove my eyeliner and mascara.

    Cleanse: This does not replace your cleanser/regular washing routine! This is to be used as part 1 of a 2-step cleaning process or on those days where you 1) are too exhausted to fully & properly wash your face so need something quick to remove most of the stuff you got on or 2) are too sick to do anything but want a quick way to get a cleaner feeling face.

    Refresh the skin: Yes. Perfect to use in the middle of the day (when you're not wearing face makeup) to quickly refresh your skin (goodbye mid-day summer-time oilyness!)

    It does not leave behind any residue, and I don't feel the need to rinse my skin. Personally, this works just as well as the Bioderma, but at a MUCH lower cost (and you get more). As a beauty blogger, I'd probably use this to remove swatches or to quickly undo & redo my makeup (except the eyes, since this does not work on my eye makeup).

    I noticed in stores they do have a version what's supposed to remove waterproof makeup, so I'll give it another go.

    *I received this product as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club

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    3.0/5
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    February 23, 2016

    Easy to use, leaves a fresh clean feel without the residue. It feels like a quality product and works effectively to leave clean, refreshed skin. Different than other cream cleansers.

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    2.3/5
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    February 23, 2016

    I received this product from Chick Advisor, and wasn't sure what to expect. The product itself looks and feel like regular water. I used it a couple times the first first days instead of washing my face at night. It seemed to work to clean. However, I was especially impressed when I tried to remove makeup with it. I was hesitant but it worked very well. It was gentle on my skin and took off the makeup with ease. Overall I would recommend this product. It's great for a simple refreshing of the skin, especially after a workout.

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    Recommended? Fugheddaboutit!
    February 22, 2016

    I received this product to review.

    Honestly I have to say that this package is not much more than glorified water, and if thats what your into then awesome. Personally I'd rather save my money and just use plain water to wash my face if that's all this stuff really is. I mean it is obviously a little bit more but yah.

    Didn't feel it did anything plus or minus for my skin.

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