What The Heck Is Micellar Water, And Should You Use It?

Atomic Imagery via Getty Images Micellar water is made up of micelles suspended in soft water. And if you want to take it to the next level beyond washing your face with soap and water, then there’s cleansing with micellar water. But it has made a resurgence to become one of those on-set makeup artist, fashion show staples because it can remove an entire face of makeup without leaving oil behind like most makeup cleansers do.” What micellar water won’t do, however, is remove heavy foundations or stubborn eye makeup like waterproof mascara. “And unlike many toners, micellar water does not contain alcohol and never stings.” It’s best to use a super absorbent item like a cotton ball or pad when applying micellar water so that the product can more easily soak up dirt.