What is micellar water and how to apply it ?

As an integral part of facial care, micellar water has become a must-have in beauty routines. Bringing a feeling of freshness, it is one of the key products for cleansing the skin and removing makeup. It now comes in several formulas, making it suitable for all skin types. Completely natural, what is micellar water and how do you use it?

What is micellar water?

Made up of micelles, surfactant particles, micellar water is a solution that dissolves all impurities on the skin. When it comes into contact with your skin, water molecules, impurities, and the oil in your skin create micelles. These then form the cleansing agents. Made from all-natural ingredients, micellar water is a concentrated formula that combines the freshness of water with the softness of a makeup-removing oil. Light, yet highly effective, it helps remove sebum, as well as foundation, pollution, lipstick, and even the most stubborn mascaras.

It is a gentle lotion to use morning and night. In the morning, to wake up your skin and cleanse it of toxins released during the night. In the evening, it is your makeup-removal step to take away all the impurities of the day.

Micellar water offers a light, fresh sensation that feels very pleasant on the skin. Like TdeM Céleste water, micellar water can be enriched to provide even more hydration to the skin.

How do you apply micellar water?

Micellar water fits perfectly into your beauty routine or as the first step of your layering. As a reminder, and as mentioned in our dedicated article, layering is a 6-step routine that begins with cleansing the skin.

To apply your micellar water, simply follow these steps:

• Soak a makeup remover pad or a washable cloth with micellar water.
• Leave it on for about 10 seconds before gently sweeping away the residue from the inside to the outside of the face,
• For delicate areas of the face such as the eyes or lips, do not rub too hard, but use gentle motions instead.
• Feel free to go over your neck to remove any traces of pollution and give your skin a refreshing touch.
• Then apply a serum or your skincare cream.

Each skin type has its own micellar water

Micellar water offers real care for your skin. That is why you need to choose one that is perfectly suited to it.

• For dry-prone skin: if your skin tends to be dry, it is best to choose a hydrating micellar water or one enriched with aloe vera, like our céleste water.
• For oily-prone skin: the best choice for oily-prone skin is to choose a micellar water that helps regulate sebum and mattify your skin. By gently cleansing your skin, you can offer it plenty of softness.

Micellar water is fragrance-free, making it suitable for reactive skin. It is also soap-free. So you cannot wash your face with your micellar water. It is a soothing treatment that will capture impurities thanks to the micelles that form when they come into contact with your skin.