review: garnier micellar water

Hey guys!

Oh lordy, I am so unorganised this week! Being a full time university student, working part time and also dedicating any spare time to my blog has really thrown my immune system out of whack. I have been struck down with the most awful cold (thanks flu season), and haven't been sleeping well at all. Coupled with still working and keeping up to date with my university work has been extremely taxing. But hopefully I'm back on track now! This post is just put up a little later than I'd like.

Today, I thought I would do a quick review of the Garnier Micellar Water. This is a product I have thoroughly been enjoying ever since I brought it, and it has so many rave reviews across the blogosphere as well! It's apparently comparable to the Bioderma Cleansing Water, but having never tried Bioderma, I am unable to comment on that. I thought having formed an opinion on this already, plus the fact that it is a relatively new product on the market, that it was a good time to throw my two cents in and let you know what I think of it.

Before purchasing this, I used to use the Garnier Clean Sensitive 2 in 1 Gentle Makeup Remover, which basically has the oil in it that you mix together to take off your makeup. I haven't found any makeup wipes that I can actually use with my skin (my skin has a reaction and breaks out to every wipe I have tried), so I usually pour some onto a Swissper Cotton Round and use it to take off all of my makeup, including my eyes. This may seen a little impractical and time consuming, but it just works the best for my skin. This is how I have been using the Garnier Micellar Water as well.

This is what the packaging looks like. It is really similar to the Bioderma packaging, with a clear bottle and pink accents. I personally think it is so cute, I love the colour pink and this just looks so nice on the counter in my bathroom. On the front of the packaging, it says that the Micellar Water is:

"Suitable for all skin types

Removes all make-up + Cleanses + Soothes

No Rinsing Needed

Face, Eyes, Lips

Perfume Free"

I have normal skin that leans a little dry, and as I said in the introduction I have been using this to remove all of my makeup. When I first used it, I honestly wasn't sure it was doing anything - until I looked at the cotton round and saw it caked with my foundation. It feels exactly like water - but removes like a makeup remover. I do find that I need three cotton rounds rather than two to completely remove all of my makeup, but that's not exactly a huge deal to me. I also find that I really don't need to rinse my face like I used to after I removed my makeup - this dries completely within seconds and there is no oily residue whatsoever.

I just find this makes my skin feel so tight and clean - not to mention making it look fantastic. I don't know about anyone else using this product, but seriously, my pimples and blackheads look smaller, and my skin just looks so clear and clean. I have taken to using this even when I don't have makeup to remove. I just use it as a normal cleanser before going in with my oils and serums.

I just wanted to include this photo as well to show how long this product lasts. I have been using this everyday for over a week now, plus my Mum has also been using it to take off her makeup. Keep in mind, I use three cotton rounds saturated in this stuff to take off my makeup, or one if I don't have makeup to remove. And that is all that has been used! Really not much at all, considering the last Garnier one I used to use would be gone in about a week and a half. This is also double the size (400mL) than the Garnier 2 in 1 Gentle Makeup Remover and only $3 more - can anyone say bargain? Because I sure can!

I am hooked on this stuff. I can see it becoming a staple in my skincare routine, especially as it is so affordable. It retails for $11.99AU in most Australian retailers, but I did find it on sale for $8AU. The Bioderma is $19.99AU for 100mL - and maybe I'll try it one day. If you have tried both, and prefer one or the other, please let me know down below in the comments!

Side note: When I posted a photo of this product on my Instagram, I had a lot of commenters from the US asking if this is available on the market there. I honestly don't know if it is, as I am from Australia and not up to date with most American releases. However, products are usually released in Australia six months or more after the US, so I can only assume that it is available there. I would recommend calling your local drugstore that supplies Garnier and go from there :)

Until next time my lovelies...

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review: garnier perfect blur

Hi lovelies!

 

One of todays posts is a quick review of a relatively new product to Australia for you on the Garnier Perfect Blur!

 

 

This product is pretty new, released in here in December last year. To be honest, when it was released I had heard absolutely nothing about it. I had heard of the L'Oreal Miracle Blur, however, and I assumed that this was Garniers answer to it.

 

Garniers website states that this product is meant to take "5 seconds to apply for a younger and more perfect looking skin." It claims to reduce the appearance of pores, wrinkles, imperfection and shine. From what I understood, it was meant to be used as a primer underneath your foundation, but I have read from other reviews online that this can also be used on top of your make up to blur the imperfections.

 

I was, like with nearly every other product, intrigued. I am not someone who has overly large pores, wrinkles or oily skin, so I wasn't exactly sure what this could do for my appearance. I'm glad to report that I was pleasantly surprised.

 

This product has quite a mousse-like texture, with a silicon-y feel when it is applied to the skin. It does have a pink colour, but that does disappear once it is completely rubbed into my skin.

 

While I don't have large pores, I do have blackheads on my nose that can be a bit of an issue for me. The first thing I noticed once this had sunk into my skin was that they were almost completely gone, and definitely not noticeable as they normally are. The other thing I noticed was that my skin felt so smooth. Once I applied my foundation over the top, it definitely helped it to go on smoother and allowed it to blend really easily. I haven't tried putting it over my foundation, but I feel like it works so well under my foundation as a primer that I don't really need to try that method.

 

As I have so many other primers on the go at any one time, I have taken to wearing this on the days when I do not feel like wearing anything else on my face but still want my skin to look a little more flawless than usual.

 

I think that this product works. But, as I do not really have problematic skin with the issues that this product claims to 'blur', maybe I am not one to talk. However, other reviews I have read are quite favourable of this product. This retails for $16.99AU, and is worth a try if you are looking to try something a little different with your make up routine.

 

*all products discussed in this post were purchased by myself. photos and opinions are all my own*