Micellar water: 10 ways to use it to get the most out of it

Micellar water has gone from being a miracle product to generating some controversy. Should we clarify it even if the brands say no? What really are micelles? Is it so much? The cosmetologist Ana Santamarina (if you don't follow her on Instagram, it's already taking time to hit 'Follow' because it's an entertaining beauty encyclopedia and without too convoluted explanations) tells us in one of her publications that we leave you here below everything you need to know about one of the most famous products of the moment. In summary: it is best to rinse it even if the manufacturers say otherwise because it acts like a soap and can be used to remove make-up whenever you wear light makeup or as the first step of a double cleaning.

On the other hand, we have also selected some of our favorite micellar waters depending on the needs of each skin and we also want you to know what it can and cannot be used for. Do not miss it!

Gentle make-up remover

Micellar water serves as a make-up remover. It is very useful for when you only go makeup the first part of the day and you come home and want to remove it before the night cleaning. However, remember that according to the experts (even if the brands say otherwise) it is better to clarify it. Afterward, use a moisturizer.

Lookfantastic

€ 21.95

Clean your face in the morning

We are already very clear that you have to clean your face at night but in the morning it is also super important. In this way we remove the remains of the cosmetics at night and start with a clean and fresh skin. Remember that there are certain ingredients that do not get along at all with sunlight. This micellar water is chamomile, from Caudalie.

First step of a double cleaning

As you know, the Korean double cleanse has become one of the beauty essentials of recent times and micellar water can be a good candidate to take the first step and remove makeup before using a soapy cleanser to finish the game.

To mix other cosmetics

In products such as Gema Herrerias Enzyme Peeling powder, micellar water is used to form the paste that turns it into a mask.

Gem Herrerias, € 24.90

Get a perfect eyeliner

If you are a perfectionist and you cannot bear that the eyeliner of one eye is different from the other, micellar water is your best ally. By dipping a swab you can erase the parts of the stroke that have not turned out well and achieve that symmetry that you long for.

Lookfantastic

€ 10.95

Eye and lip makeup remover

As micellar water is usually very soft, you may prefer it to remove make-up from your eyes and lips before using a make-up remover oil. In both cases, don't rub! Put a small amount of liquid on a reusable makeup remover pad and let it work on the eyelids or lips for a few seconds before removing it.

Decongest the eyes

Micellar water can also be used to decongest your eyes if you wake up with them swollen. Wet a make-up remover pad and leave it on your closed eyelids for a while.

Lookfantastic

€ 19.95

Remove sunscreen

When you get home from the beach or pool and want to remove the sunscreen, you can use micellar water instead of a soapy cleanser to avoid drying out the skin. Of course, remember to rinse and apply a moisturizer. This comes in gel form and is from Clinique.

Lookfantastic

€ 17.95

Refresh the skin

It happens to all of us. It is summer and if we go somewhere in a hurry we start to sweat like chickens. Solution? Carry micellar water in your bag and pat yourself to refresh the skin and remove excess sweat. This one from Bioderma is perfect if you have sensitive skin.