Micellar water is a gentle, water-based cleanser made with micelles, tiny molecules that lift away makeup, sunscreen, oil, and daily buildup without rinsing. At night, saturate a cotton or reusable pad and sweep it across your face, eyes, and lips, then follow with a rinse-off cleanser if you wore heavy or water-resistant makeup. Below, find the step-by-step nighttime method, how to choose between a single-phase and bi-phase formula, and answers to the most common micellar water questions.Use micellar water alone for a gentle cleanse before bed, or make it the first step in double cleansing after wearing long-wear makeup or water-resistant sunscreen.
