Beauty

[JudyL]

I'm not all that happy with the cleanser I'm using at night.  So since its almost gone, thought I would switch my morning cleanser to be my night time cleanser and try micellar water in the morning.

Question - know there are people here who love Bioderma micellar water and those that love Garnier micellar water.  I'm curious to know - is there really a difference between the two or is it just personal preference and brand you're used to using?  Is micellar water really enough cleansing for morning or is it more of a refresh?  I'm so used to cleansing my face in the morning that using micellar water only seems so different.

Thanks everyone for your input!

[ccassaday]

I think micellar water is great for morning or evening when you have no makeup on. I typically use the gardnier at night if I have no makeup on. Then use my cerave in morning. But you can 100% use it in the morning.

[smoochy]

Garnier in the morning. It cleanses and refreshes. I also use it to remove any traces of makeup after washing my face with microfiber facial cleansing cloth. 

[SilleeMee]

Micellar water should be used as the first step in a double cleanse method. Micellar water removes oil-based products and it also removes particulates such as pigments from makeup/mascara and plain ol' dirt. But to complete the cleansing, a second step with regular cleanser should be done. 

Using micellar water alone is fine if you want to do a quick cleanse/refresh such as removing sweat or dirt from everyday activities. But do a second cleanse if you have applied makeup, sunscreen or oil-based moisturizers.

[SilleeMee]

I've used both Garnier (the pink cap version) and also Bioderma (blue cap version). Comparing just those two, I prefer the Bioderma b/c it seems to leave my skin feeling hydrated. But as far as cleansing goes, I think they might be pretty close. 

What I don't like about Garnier micellar water (not every version of it) is that Garnier uses a preservative called polyaminopropyl biguanide which is a known carcinogen. Bioderma does not contain that preservative in any of their micellar water products. FYI.

[JudyL]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I've used both Garnier (the pink cap version) and also Bioderma (blue cap version). Comparing just those two, I prefer the Bioderma b/c it seems to leave my skin feeling hydrated. But as far as cleansing goes, I think they might be pretty close. 

What I don't like about Garnier micellar water (not every version of it) is that Garnier uses a preservative called polyaminopropyl biguanide which is a known carcinogen. Bioderma does not contain that preservative in any of their micellar water products. FYI.

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@SilleeMee  - Thank you for letting me know about Bioderma.  Had to go check which cap I had of the Garnier.  I have a small bottle of the pink cap and don't see the ingredient you mentioned listed.  Once done with the Garnier, I will order the Bioderma.  

[Iwantcoffee]

I use micellar water on my eye area, morning and night. I will sometimes swipe my face but don't rely on that for complete  cleansing. The micellar water does not leave a film on my eyes the way an oil based makeup remover balm does or sting like a cleanser.

In my experience, packaging on the Bioderma bottle is better.The cap broke on Garnier.

Both formulas do a good job.

[SilleeMee]

You're welcome @JudyL 

[jlkz]

@Iwantcoffee 

I fill a pump bottle to use on my dressing table.  Also, I use a cotton wash cloth rather than tissues.

I alternate the micellar cleansing with Paula's Choice Hydrating cleanser on my Foreo ( e.g., Clarisonic device)

[Shanus]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

Micellar water should be used as the first step in a double cleanse method. Micellar water removes oil-based products and it also removes particulates such as pigments from makeup/mascara and plain ol' dirt. But to complete the cleansing, a second step with regular cleanser should be done. 

Using micellar water alone is fine if you want to do a quick cleanse/refresh such as removing sweat or dirt from everyday activities. But do a second cleanse if you have applied makeup, sunscreen or oil-based moisturizers.

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@SilleeMee   I had a client who disputed that fact. She'd never done a second cleanse. I had her remove her makeup and sunscreen w/ the micellar water and then run a cleanser over her face w/ a soft baby washcloth. She was shocked to see the makeup and mascara left on her skin. Definitley a double cleanse at night.