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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 for combination skin

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1
  • Hexylene Glycol
  • Glycerin
  • Poloxamer 184
  • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

High

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for combination skin; a few products fit it even 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 high suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and poloxamer 184 provide gentle cleansing and hydration without stripping. Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water further soothes the skin, making it compatible with your combination skin type.
  • The cleansing agents, poloxamer 184 and disodium cocoamphodiacetate, effectively remove impurities and makeup, supporting overall skin health.
  • The product is safe for your skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing components.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 43.3k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this micellar water is highly regarded by users with sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin for its gentle cleansing and effective daily makeup removal without causing irritation. It leaves skin feeling refreshed and matte. Some users with very dry skin or those removing heavy, waterproof makeup noted it could be slightly drying or require more effort.

Highlights

  • Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
    • “It removes the products with ease, and is great for a first cleanse.”
    • “It is an amazing make up remover and it cleans your skin very well.”
    • “I can immediately see how it wipes the makeup right off.”
    • “Takes off makeup great and doesn't make me break out.”
  • Gentle on skin Mostly Mentioned
    • “It's a gentle product that even sensitive skins can use.”
    • “Cleans your face lightly and smoothly without overdrying.”
    • “It's light on your skin, no need to rinse.”
    • “Leaves my skin feeling non-irritated and mildly silky.”
  • No greasy residue Often Mentioned
    • “Leaves your skin clean, mattified, and refreshed with no residue.”
    • “Doesn't leave an oily residue on my face at all.”
    • “Not weirdly sticky/filmy.”
    • “Leaves skin perfectly clean with no greasy residue.”
  • Unscented formula Sometimes Noted
    • “It's also unscented, which is always a plus for me!”
    • “It doesn't really have a specific smell, it's really clean and fresh.”
    • “Has little to no noticeable scent.”
    • “Fragrance-free and does not leave any residue.”
  • Struggles with heavy makeup Sometimes Noted
    • “It can't quite cut through a full face of makeup.”
    • “Doesn't remove waterproof mascara easily without rubbing.”
    • “Struggles with long-lasting 10-12 hr wear foundations.”
    • “Had to use several pads for heavy eye makeup.”
  • Can be drying Rarely Noted
    • “Can be drying for very dry skin.”
    • “Made my skin feel a bit tight after using it.”
    • “Not hydrating enough for my dry patches.”
    • “Left my face feeling a little stripped.”
  • Causes eye irritation Rarely Noted
    • “My eyelashes were thinning and I was getting consistent eye infections.”
    • “My eye lids became really sensitive to the touch.”
    • “Stings my eyes a little bit if I use too much.”
    • “Caused some redness around my eye area.”
  • Product contamination Rarely Noted
    • “My bottle began 'growing' little white flaky colonies of floaters.”
    • “Contamination seems to have occurred.”
    • “Noticed some weird white stuff floating in the bottle.”
    • “Saw some strange particles in the water.”

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Questions and answers

What makes Garnier Micellar Water All-in-1 a great fit for combination skin?

Garnier Micellar Water All-in-1 is a great fit for your combination skin because glycerin and poloxamer 184 gently clean and hydrate without stripping. Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water further soothes your skin, while the cleansing agents effectively remove makeup and impurities to support overall skin health.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?

Glycerin and poloxamer 184 make this cleanser a great fit by providing gentle cleansing and hydration without stripping, while Centaurea Cyanus flower water helps soothe your skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Water do for combination skin?

Water helps keep combination skin hydrated, though a product of this type needs additional barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides or petrolatum to lock in that moisture and support overall skin health.

What does Hexylene Glycol do for combination skin?

Hexylene glycol helps blend ingredients together and pulls moisture into your skin so it stays soft and smooth. Because short-chain glycols may occasionally cause irritation or allergic reactions in some people, it is unlikely to suit sensitive areas without testing first.

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This micellar water goes in the evening routine as a makeup remover before your regular cleanser. It is also used as a makeup remover in weekly routines before cleansing.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this micellar water before applying your retinol by using it as a gentle first step to remove makeup and impurities without stripping your combination skin. Its soothing components and gentle cleansing ingredients help support skin comfort and are unlikely to cause irritation when paired with treatment products.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine, as it is designed to clean effectively while keeping your skin calm and hydrated. Its gentle formula is well-tolerated by combination skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it contains gentle cleansing agents and soothing ingredients that remove impurities without stripping. It has a great safety profile and avoids harsh ingredients.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (linalool, geraniol, limonene, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate, and parfum) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).

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, 2017
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, Alcohol Denat, Poloxamer 184, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Edta, Myrtrimonium Bromide, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Arginine, Coco-Betaine, Dipotassium Phosphate, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, 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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