REVIEW: 5 micellar cleansing waters to remove waterproof makeup

#1 Caudalie Make-Up Remover Cleansing Water, $32 (200ml)

1/5

If you’re a fan of one-step solutions, this is your fix. Even my sports-grade waterproof mascara, eyeliner and lip stain melted away, so I didn’t need a separate eye and lip makeup remover, or double cleansing. Organic grape water and camomile help neutralise free radicals and calm skin, leaving it soft, smooth and supple. 

Verdict: 9/10

 

 

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#2 Ren Rosa Centrifolia 3-in-1 Cleansing Water, $33 (200ml)

2/5

This removed long-wearing foundation, blusher and eyeliner pretty well, but left traces of waterproof mascara and lip pencil, so I had to go over these areas again. It also balanced my sebum levels – perfect for those with oily skin – and soothed with polyphenols, tannins and two types of rose oil. What I loved about this was how comfortably clean my skin still felt an hour later. 



Verdict: 8/10

 

 

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#3 Kenzoki Amazing Cleansing Water, $63 (200ml)

3/5

This gently removed makeup, dullness and debris, and left my skin refreshed. It contains ginger plant essence – said to revitalise skin – and yuzu extract to replenish moisture. The invigorating ginger fragrance was strong and lingered. However, I needed separate removers for waterproof eye and lip makeup. 

Verdict: 7.5/10

 

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#4 Dior Instant Cleansing Water, $58 (200ml)

4/5

The exotic floral notes and silky after-feel made this exquisite product almost addictive. Enriched with pure lily extract, it is said to strengthen skin against environmental aggressors. While it didn’t completely remove my waterproof makeup, it easily removed impurities and long-wearing formulas, and left my skin supple. 

Verdict: 8.5/10

 

 

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#5 La Mer The Cleansing Micellar Water, $175 (200ml)

5/5

This effortlessly lifted off the sticky residue of the day’s makeup, dirt, sebum and sweat for a fresh, dewy finish that left my skin purified and charged with moisture, thanks to sea minerals and algae. I also loved the refreshing scent and cooling sensation. However, while it worked on long-wearing and smudge-proof makeup, it was not as effective on extremely waterproof formulas. 

Verdict: 8.5/10

 

 

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