Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C for combination skin
Ascorbic Acid
Glycerin
Hexylene Glycol
Poloxamer 184- Ascorbyl Glucoside
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate cleansing for your combination skin, as Poloxamer 184 and Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate effectively lift impurities, while Glycerin provides essential hydration.
- Ascorbyl Glucoside offers antioxidant benefits, contributing to overall skin health for your combination skin.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing Glycerin.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Use it daily to help control excess oil.
- Apply this micellar water before your cleanser as a first step.
- Soak a cotton pad and gently sweep it across your face without hard rubbing.
- Apply it on dry skin to effectively remove makeup and impurities.
- Avoid getting the micellar water directly into your eyes.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 3.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly praised by users with dull or sensitive skin for its gentle and hydrating cleansing properties, often resulting in a noticeable glow. It effectively removes daily impurities and makeup, and many appreciate its pleasant scent and good value. Some users note it may struggle with waterproof makeup and occasionally leave a slight residue if not rinsed.
Highlights
Gentle and hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't leave skin feeling dry”
- “no stinging or tightness”
- “gentle on sensitive skin”
Brightening effect Often Mentioned
- “skin looks dewy and glowy”
- “noticed a gentle evening of skin tone”
- “brightens up dull skin”
Effective cleansing Often Mentioned
- “lifts away dirt like a magnet”
- “removes foundation easily”
- “face feels perfectly clean”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “bottle lasts months”
- “great value for money”
- “affordable price point”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “light subtle citrus scent”
- “smells fresh and clean”
- “adore the smell”
Waterproof makeup Sometimes Noted
- “struggles with waterproof mascara”
- “doesn't remove waterproof liner completely”
- “takes more rubbing for heavy makeup”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “stings when it gets in eyes”
- “irritated my eyes slightly”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “leaves face sticky”
- “feels a bit soapy”
- “need to rinse after use”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like old basement”
- “odd unpleasant scent”
- “can't get past the smell”
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Questions and answers
How well does Garnier Micellar Water with Vitamin C work for combination skin?
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C works moderately well for combination skin, lifting impurities while providing basic hydration with glycerin. To work best for this skin type, a product of this type needs soothing and nourishing ingredients like plant oils or squalane that hydrate dry zones and manage oily shine without causing irritation or imbalance.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Poloxamer 184 and Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate lift impurities while Glycerin provides essential hydration for your combination skin. Ascorbyl Glucoside also helps by offering antioxidant benefits to support overall skin health. A cleanser for this skin needs soothing and nourishing ingredients that provide hydration and nourishment to maintain the health of both oily and dry areas without causing imbalance.
What does Vitamin C do for combination skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten dull areas and smooth out uneven texture on combination skin while protecting against daily environmental stress. It may also help keep pores clear and skin firm by supporting collagen production, though drier spots may need an added moisturizer to stay comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This micellar water works as a makeup remover or evening cleanser for combination skin. To care for this skin type best, a product needs gentle cleansing ingredients that lift impurities alongside hydrating components like glycerin.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this micellar water before applying retinol, as it safely cleanses your skin without harsh ingredients while providing soothing hydration. Combination skin using this type of routine step also needs lightweight barrier-restoring ingredients like ceramides to keep the skin comfortable.
How often should I use it?
You can use this micellar water daily as a gentle makeup remover in your evening routine. It lifts impurities and provides hydration with glycerin, though combination skin also needs lightweight balancing ingredients to get a better fit.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, as it has a safe profile with gentle cleansers and soothing glycerin. To better suit combination skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators that balance oily and dry areas without leaving a heavy layer.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Bht, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Edta, Myrtrimonium Bromide, Poloxamer 184, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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