L’Oreal Miellar Cleansing Water ($9.99) is a new liquid complete cleanser and makeup remover that’s available in a waterproof makeup and regular formula for use on eyes, face, and lips. L’Oreal Miellar Cleansing Water is actually already available in a variety of countries including the UK, Canada, and Asia but we are just getting this formula here in the US. Although some may disagree since many ingredients in this formula re the similar to those in the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover & Cleanser and considering L’Oreal is Garnier’s parent company one might argue we’ve technically already seen his formula in the past.
But nope, there are vast differences here.
I ran across L’Oreal Micellar Cleansing Water recently at Walgreens for $9.99 in 13.5 oz bottle in both the regular formula and the waterproof makeup remover formula. I originally paid $8.99 for my Garnier Micellar Water but Target sells it for $6.99 and it is the same size as L’Oreal’s new formula. Not only is the Garnier one a better value but it also has a superior formula in my opinion.
These new micellar waters are confusing to me lately as they recommend them for use on lips, eyes, and face but most of them like the E.L.F. Micellar Cleansing Water, Simple Cleansing Micellar Water, and even the Garnier formula typically state “avoid contact with eyes” or “do not get into eyes”. I find it puzz...