Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Waterproof Reviews Summary

Effectiveness in Removing Makeup

Pros:

• "The cleanser did an excellent job in removing my waterproof makeup, even on the first wipe."
• "This stuff gets all my waterproof makeup off- mascara, eyeliner, shadow primer."
• "It literally wipes off even waterproof make up like a dream."
• "It literally melts the waterproof makeup off."
• "Seriously the best makeup cleanser there is. Nothing harsh, waterproof makeup comes off with zero scrubbing."
• "Definitely removes my waterproof makeup very easily without having to irritate my skin to scrub it off like other removers I've used."
• "Removes Waterproof mascara like magic."

Cons:

• "It seems to take several passes to remove all of my makeup."
• "It still takes a bit of work to get all my waterproof eye makeup off so that’s not extremely quick and easy for me."
• "It took numerous cotton rounds and lots of time to get everything off."
• "It takes more to remove the same amount of eye makeup, and longer."
• "With this Garnier remover, I used 5 cotton balls soaked a couple times front and back and had to work harder to get my makeup off."
• "It takes quite a bit to remove all makeup and it makes waterproof mascara feel like wet glue."
• "It does take me two cotton pads to take off my waterproof mascara though."

Skin Sensitivity and Irritation

Pros:

• "It doesn’t irritate or leave my eye area feeling dry or stiff."
• "It does get all my eye makeup off; doesn’t irritate my eyes."
• "This product doesn’t burn my eyes and removes mascara really well!"
• "It does not irritate my skin or eyes."
• "I have very sensitive skin and it doesn’t irritate it at all."
• "Gently removes eye makeup, including mascara, without burning my eyes."
• "Highly recommend for sensitive skin/eyes."

Cons:

• "Don’t use this near your eyes, it’s really oily and it stings."
• "This version, blue cap makes my skin sting really badly."
• "Please be careful with this product!!! My eyes were swollen, red, and dry for a week after using this product once!"
• "Used to remove eye make up and noticed a burning sensation when I used it."
• "It caused my eyes to be swollen and irritated. I had small bumps and breakouts under my eye as well."
• "Do not buy!!!!"
• "I noticed I am breaking out all over my face with tiny pimples."

Texture and Residue

Pros:

• "A gentle swipe on the lids is all that’s needed, and there’s no greasy residue."
• "It leaves my feeling very hydrated and my face super soft and looking healthy."
• "Once it dries out it does not leave a greasy film behind."
• "Does not leave any oily residue."
• "It does not feel oily after cleaning the makeup off my eyes at all."
• "I blot off the excess moisture and it leaves my face feeling soft and moisturized."
• "Leaves my skin feeling soft. I do not have dry skin, and I'm often too lazy to moisturize, but I feel like this definitely 'refreshes' as described."

Cons:

• "What I didn’t particularly like was the oily residue on my skin."
• "This is very cloudy, almost a nasty grey color and VERY oily, left a film on my face and in my eyes."
• "It does not cleanse skin at all, it just leaves it completely greasy....I mean very, very greasy!"
• "However, after using, there is a film of oiliness (it says it doesn't contain oil, so not sure what it is) that remains."
• "Sure it takes off waterproof eye makeup but leaves your face and oil slick."
• "It felt slick and kinda stayed that way. I ended up fully washing my face with a full cleanser after to get it off."
• "It left a film on my face that I needed to wash off with soap."

Value and Packaging

Pros:

• "A 13.5 fl oz for $6 and change, uh YES PLEASE!"
• "NO need to invest $$$$$$$ in buying more expensive products."
• "I’ve tried most of the high end brands and none of them compare to this especially when taking into consideration the value you’re getting for your money’s worth."
• "And it’s well priced."
• "The bottles are a large size and you will get many uses out of them."
• "Very large bottle, so good value."
• "I love this stuff and the price point is reasonable for the amount you get!"

Cons:

• "I thought I was getting two bottles but only had one delivered."
• "I don’t think this is the same product that is sold in stores."
• "The product itself does all the work it should have done however the packaging was kinda crappy."
• "This order arrived with a layer separation of oil and water."
• "I could not use, the lid was broken and open when delivered."
• "However, I got my order today and both bottle had shattered caps. The box was completely soaked and almost half of both bottles was gone."
• "The problem is the cap, which is broken and can't be closed."