Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water with Rose Water for dry skin
Rose Water
Glycerin
Salicylic Acid
Coco-Betaine
Propanediol
Low
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 mild hydration for your dry skin due to glycerin and Rosa Damascena Flower Water, but the inclusion of salicylic acid poses a risk of further drying and exacerbating flakiness.
- The cleansing agents coco-betaine and caprylyl capryl glucoside effectively remove impurities, though the unspecified concentration of salicylic acid may not be ideal for your dry skin.
How to apply
- You can use this micellar water AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean and fresh.
- Use it before your cleanser as the first step of your washing routine.
- Put some micellar water on a cotton pad and gently wipe your face without rubbing hard.
- Apply it on dry skin to easily remove dirt and makeup.
- Avoid getting the product into your eyes and do a patch test before using it for the first time.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry and sensitive skin frequently praise this product for its ability to cleanse and remove makeup without stripping moisture, often citing the rose water and glycerin formula as a key factor in leaving their skin feeling hydrated and glowing. While the majority find it gentle and effective for daily use, a subset of users with specific sensitivities report that the fragrance can be overpowering or irritating to the eyes.
Highlights
Gentle and hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Does not strip skin”
- “Face feels like rose petals”
- “Leaves skin hydrated”
- “Good for sensitive skin”
Convenient and easy Often Mentioned
- “No rinse needed”
- “Quick routine”
- “Easy to use”
- “Perfect for travel”
Effective daily cleanser Often Mentioned
- “Removes makeup well”
- “Skin feels squeaky clean”
- “Lifts away dirt”
- “Great morning refresh”
Pleasant rose scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells really good”
- “Light rose scent”
- “Smells like a spa”
- “Lovely floral fragrance”
Waterproof makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't remove waterproof mascara”
- “Requires harsh rubbing”
- “Left mascara residue”
- “Not strong enough”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “Stung my eyes”
- “Burned my eyelids”
- “Irritating to eyes”
- “Caused redness”
Scent sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “Smell is overpowering”
- “Perfume is too strong”
- “Odd chemical scent”
- “Headache inducing”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “Leaves a sticky feeling”
- “Feels soapy”
- “Foamed up on face”
- “Had to rinse off”
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Questions and answers
Why is Micellar Cleansing Water with Rose Water a weak match for dry skin?
This micellar water may dry out and flake your dry skin because it contains salicylic acid alongside its hydrating ingredients. A micellar water for this skin needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, ceramide NP, and centella asiatica to cleanse gently without causing dryness or irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry skin?
Salicylic acid is the main ingredient that makes this cleanser a weak match for your dry skin, as it may cause further drying and flakeiness. Micellar waters for dry skin need gentle cleansing agents paired with strong hydrating and soothing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, ceramides, or centella asiatica to keep skin soft and comfortable.
What does Rose Water do for dry skin?
Rose water helps keep dry skin calm and provides gentle soothing effects. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports overall skin comfort.
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This product goes in the evening as a makeup remover before your cleanser, or as a weekly makeup remover before your cleanser. While it offers mild hydration from glycerin and rose water, the inclusion of salicylic acid poses a risk of further drying and flakiness on dry skin. Dry skin of this type needs products packed with rich hydrating ingredients and gentle cleansing agents that do not strip away natural moisture.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
This cleanser may further dry your dry skin when used with retinol because it contains salicylic acid. Dry skin needs gentle, hydrating cleansers with soothing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to protect the skin barrier while using retinol.
How often should I use it?
This micellar water may not be ideal for your dry skin because salicylic acid poses a risk of further drying and flakiness. Dry skin needs products of this type that provide gentle cleansing along with plenty of hydrating ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant waters without drying acids.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This micellar water is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your dry skin, though the salicylic acid inside may dry it out further. A cleanser of this type needs extra moisture-locking ingredients like ceramides and rich oils to keep dry skin soft and smooth without flaking.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020The 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, 2012Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003Topical application of 1,3-propanediol at various concentrations, alone or combined with butylene glycol and/or glycerol, increased skin hydration and reduced trans epidermal water loss in 30 healthy female subjects over an 8-hour period, with the 15% concentration and the addition of glycerol providing greater benefits.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024A mixture of propanediol, xylitol, and caprylic acid demonstrated in vitro antimicrobial activity against C. acnes and S. aureus, reduced 5-alpha reductase expression, and decreased skin oiliness, porphyrin, and inflammatory lesions in participants over 28 days.
Molecules, 2021Sustainable cosmetic products formulated with renewable PDO-based emulsifiers showed equivalent performance in sensory and moisturization evaluations compared to those formulated with petroleum-derived PEG-based emulsifiers.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Propanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Arginine, Salicylic Acid
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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