Skincare

The Best Micellar Waters to Remove Makeup and Cleanse Your Skin

Buh, bye makeup wipes!

by : ELLE Canada- Jul 15th, 2021

the-best-micellar-waters-to-remove-makeup-and-cleanse-your-skin

Originating from French skincare, micellar water is a gentle, yet effective product that removes makeup, cleanses and tones your skin in just a few swipes of a cotton pad. This skincare staple works by using micelles (also known as mild surfactants) which act as a magnet to remove any impurities. Micellar water also doesn’t contain any soap, alcohol, or other ingredients that may cause irritation, making it a great option for all skin types, especially sensitive ones. Ahead, we’ve rounded up our top seven micellar waters so that you can finally say goodbye to your makeup wipes.

Sébium H2O Micellar Water, Bioderma

Thanks to its cocktail of hero ingredients (think zinc, copper and Ginkgo Biloba), this cult favourite micellar water helps to purify and cleanse your skin while also mattifying it, making it perfect for oily skin types.

$20

SHOP

Biosource Cleansing Micellar Water, Biotherm

Formulated with pure thermal plankton extract that contains 35 nutrients, proteins, vitamins and amino acids, this micellar water is definitely at the top of our list. In addition to removing makeup, the skin is left purified, radiant and revitalized.

$29

SHOP

Micellar Cleansing Water Vinoclean, Caudalie

With a potent formula powered by organic grape water, chamomile extract, and plant glycerin, this micellar cleansing water soothes, moisturizes, and softens the skin. Plus, it’s great at removing eye makeup (yes, even your pesky waterproof mascara!).

$35

SHOP

Cleansing Micellar Water, Clarins

Douse your skin in organic yellow gentian and lemon balm with this gentle micellar water. Not only is it effective in removing makeup and oil, but it will also help to preserve your skin’s microbiota (a.k.a the skin’s surface microorganisms that replenish natural oils).

$38

SHOP

Effaclar Micellar Water Ultra Oily Skin, La Roche-Posay

Take it from the pros, you’ll never go to bed feeling guilty after using this ultra-effective micellar water. Each drop has been infused with purifying zinc and glyco-micellar technology, working to remove face, eye, and lip makeup all without the need to scrub.

$20

SHOP

Hydrating Micellar Gentle Cleansing Water, Sulwhasoo

Perfect for cleansing on the go (hello gym bag skincare), this non-foaming micellar water is enriched with chestnut shell extract and Indian lotus extract which work to remove dirt and debris while locking in moisture.

$50

SHOP

Pureté Thermale Mineral Micellar Water Face Cleanser, Vichy

Vichy’s mineral micellar water combines two key ingredients: Pro-vitamin B5 which fortifies and soothes the skin, and 15 mineral-rich Vichy volcanic water which hydrates and reinforces the skin’s barrier. Great for your budget and even greater for your skin.

$20

SHOP

Although the items featured in this round up were selected by our editors based on product effectiveness, we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.