While most French pharmacy skincare imports are no doubt very chic, they end up being more practical than luxurious. Enter The Cleansing Micellar Water, launched earlier this summer by La Mer (which joins the option studded line up of Gel, Lotion, Oil and Foam formulas). They have luxed it up so hard, you will want to drop close to a C-note on a bottle. Equally fancy and effective, the latest La Mer cleansing option definitely qualifies as haute. Brand loyalists and prestige aficionados: get ready to fall in love with this one.
What is micellar water, anyway?
Not your average H2O, micellar is soft water with tiny microspheres of oil, known as micelles, suspended inside. This clever delivery system ensures the removal of excess oil, dirt and makeup in a single application as you swipe a saturated cotton pad across the face. And since it’s still water, there’s no rinsing required. It’s my go to on lazy nights because a micellar water is a thousand times better and more effective than any face wipe. Okay, maybe not those from Koh Gen Do. They’re unbelievable.
Why La Mer?
Infused with the legendary Miracle Broth, the La Mer Cleansing Micellar Water is more than just a makeup remover. Packed with mineral rich sea nutrients, it energizes, hydrates, and renews, leaving the skin clean and ultra soft. A subtle moisture blanket, the formula also features Sesame Seed Oil, Alfalfa, Chestnut, Caffeine and Kelp Extracts. The truly elegant texture has a plush slip to it (hello, Glycerine) and a fresh scent; it delivers a superb cleansing experience.
Do you need it?
You probably will want it more than need it but I never let that stop me from indulging. A believer in rewarding skincare routines, any micellar water is more of posh accessory than core staple in my regimen. If you enjoy a double cleanse, need a gentle yet phenomenal makeup remover, or fancy a one step solution that won’t turn your sink into a war zone, you will appreciate the simplicity and efficacy of this La Mer masterpiece.
Overall, La Mer delivers yet again with the launch of its Cleansing Micellar Water. At $90 it’s a treat so be sure to complement your purchase with some lush cotton pads–Shiseido, Clé de Peau or CHANEL— because trust me, there is nothing worse than a ratchet cotton round that leaves a full beard of lint behind. Not anywhere near as luxurious, the Bioderma Sensibio H2O is a great micellar entry point for those budgets won’t accommodate a second splurge in the cleanser department.
La Mer Cleansing Micellar Water $90 (200ml) available at NeimanMarcus.com, Nordstrom.com, etc.
