Micellar Water

Loved for its cleansing and toning benefits, micellar water has become something of a must-have in our skincare arsenal. It’s made from purified water, then infused with hydrating ingredients and mild surfactants (to break down any oils), to clear and refresh your complexion. It works because these ingredients bind together to form micelles (tiny little spheres) attracting and lifting away makeup, oil and grime that’s on the surface of your skin.

These hard-working cleansers now deliver a whole heap of other benefits to your skin too. Take theL'Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Cleansing Micellar Water for example, it’s formulated with hyaluronic acid to plump the skin and smooth fine lines. Or purify blemish-prone complexions withBioderma’s Sébium Cleansing Micellar Water for Blemish-Prone Skin. And you can even reap the glow-inducing benefits of vitamin C with theGarnier Vitamin C Micellar Water.

Micellar water is probably one of the easiest to use, as all you need is to apply some to a cotton pad and sweep it over your face and neck. And because it’s so gentle, you can use it on your eyes and over your lips too. While micellar water is great for use as a surface-level first cleanser to remove makeup, you may want to add a second cleanse to your skin that can reach much further into your pores.