NEW Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Reviews

One of the items from my haul yesterday (missed it? click here) was of the new-to-America Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water--the waterproof version. I am a huge fan of micellar waters (click here to learn more about them) and the Garnier is one of my faves. This was only available in other countries before and I used to order it online, so I was thrilled to find this at Walgreens and at ULTA.

Micellar waters are gentle face cleansers. They feel like water and don't have to be rinsed away. Since so many of you wear light makeup, I thought you'd love learning more about these. So now that I have both versions I wanted to compare them and see which is better, and which one would be right for you.

See also: Micellar Water reviews

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Makeup Remover and Cleanser

• Note, packaging is slightly different. Click here for a pic.
• Details: 
• This All-in-1 cleanser is surprisingly powerful yet gentle to skin. It effectively removes makeup, cleanses skin and refreshes. A multi-purpose cleanser that contains Micellar technology. Like a magnet, micelles capture and lift away dirt, oil and makeup without harsh rubbing, leaving skin perfectly clean, hydrated and refreshed without over-drying.
• Dermatologist tested for safety. Ophthalmologist tested. Non-comedogenic--won't clog pores.
• Ingredients:
• Aqua/Water, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium EDTA, Poloxamer 184, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
• This does an excellent job at removing makeup, ranging from cream concealers to matte lipsticks.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof

• Details: 
• Surprisingly powerful yet gentle to your skin with Micellar Technology. Like a magnet, micelles capture and lift away dirt, oil and makeup without harsh rubbing, leaving skin perfectly clean and refreshed without over-drying. Even removes waterproof mascara.
• All-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser removes makeup + cleanses + refreshes. No rinse, no harsh rubbing. For face, lips, eyes.
• Micelle Technology. No Oil, Alcohol, Fragrance
• Ingredients:
• Aqua/Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium Edta, Decyl Glucoside, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
• This feels more like a traditional makeup remover, and did a better job at removing waterproof mascara. 
• It looks oily--shake it to see--but doesn't feel oily or leave an oily residue.

See more micellar water reviews

This or That:

• Both are great options if you'd like a gentle cleanser that doesn't feel oily or irritate skin. Since wipes usually have alcohol, which can be drying, or sometimes fragrance, which can be a skin irritant, micellar waters are a good alternative.
• The waterproof version (blue) did much better at removing waterproof mascara than the original version (pink). 
• Both are around $7.99 at ULTA or Walgreens for around 200 uses.

Have you tried micellar waters?

Extra Elle:

• Yesterday was my first day back at my day job (nanny) after 2 weeks off. They flew by! I took only Christmas Eve and Day off from the blog, but next year I think I'll do like most of you did, and take off even more time. 
• Winter has finally arrived in Atlanta. We've had temps in the 40s, which isn't bad at all, so now I get to wear my sweaters and scarves. I'm sure I'll be changing my tune next month! ;)
• Simple Micellar Water Vs. Bioderma review