So I threw caution (and cleanser) to the wind to see how my skin would respond.

What is micellar water?

The molecules of those mild surfactants naturally group together to form microscopic spheres called micelles.

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These micelles will act like magnets for dirt and oil.

Put another way, micellar water works to remove dirt and oil from your face.

But skin-care experts generally dont recommend the liquid as a replacement for your cleanser.

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Dihan and Dr. Sethi werent super confident in my experiment.

Surprise surpriseshe was spot on.

on top of dirty skin.

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This, of course, is exactly what Dr. Sethi said would happen.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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