After the recent beauty blogger hype, we decided to put two drugstore versions of these to the test, and show you the results so you know which one to buy, and to make you more confident that are not throwing your money down the drain.
For this experiment we used exactly the same makeup on each eye (Makeup revolution double flick liner and Rimmel wake me up wonder-full mascara), using only one cotton pad for each.
Experiments and skin care in one post? Life made.
'Nivea Sensitive Skin 3 in 1 Micellar Water'
We put this to the test, and here are our results...
Before removal:
After removal:
As you can see here, there is still slight residue on the top lashes and water line. This is to be expected though; we purposely only used one cotton pad to fully put the two to the test! With one more, and a smidge more effort, the makeup will be a goner.
'Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water'
Being our mostly used Micellar, this bad boy had to be a contender. With a 4.5 star rating on boots, this guy gives you high hopes! This is what we found..
Before removal:
After Removal:
Again, we still can see some residue here, yet it is considerably less and it is in a smaller area; this micellar has not spread the makeup around the eye like the nivea did. At a usual RRP (without sale prices) this micellar is approximately £3.00 more anyway, so a better performance is expected completely.
Sounded more like a science assessment than a blog post, but I do hope this was helpful to you.
Do you like Micellar waters on lazy, 'no cleanse please' days? Which is your favourite? Let us know!
N&E x
(We are considering making these 'battle' posts into a regular series. Would that interest you guys? What else would you like to see be put to the test? Let us know in the comments!
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Thanks for this very detailed and clear review. I haven't used this product yet in either brand and now I'm thinking of getting a bottle.
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You should, they're so quick and easy!
DeleteI love micellar waters! I am currently using the Garnier one and I love how it quickly removes my makeup! :)
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It's amazing, isn't it?!
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DeleteSuch a great post! I prefer Garnier and I never tried that Nivea one but thanks for sharing this, it helps :) x
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DeleteFirst ofall I have to say ur eye color and shape is soooo beautiful! Very helpful review. Lovely post thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much!
DeleteThat's a great comparative. I use bioderma Micellar water . amazing.
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I've never tried that one but I really want to:) Thank you<3
DeleteI love this post, you should defo keep doing them :) :* xxxx
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DeleteLoved this post! Thank you for sharing, I have used Nivea and I think I should try out Garnier xx
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Please do, they will be a life changer when it comes to makeup removal, aha!
DeleteI actually really dislike the Garnier one and I think I'm the only one who does which isn't great. If you're looking for another one to try out you have to try the L'Oreal one it's amazing!
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Ohh I'll have to give that a go then:) It surprises me to hear there's actually someone who doesn't like the Garnier one, aha, I thought everyone loved it! Thanks for the recommendation <3
DeletePersonally I love the Garnier Micellar water especially because it doesn't sting my eyes!
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I agree, it's great for sensitivity :)
DeleteThis was such an interesting post ( I'd love to see more similar to this ) I've been using the garnier one which is amaizng but I have wondered if I should try the nivea one so thanks for saving me a lil bit of money !
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Thank you<3 I will totally do similar to this in the future, I love writing them!
DeleteI've used the Garnier Micellar water for a while and love it! It's so much more sensitive and light on my eyes, and way less harsh than using face wipes! x
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I agree, so kind to skin:)
DeleteI like to use the Garnier one, and it does the job well! Micellar waters are perfect for lazy days (of which I have a lot of!).
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DeleteI like using Micellar water even on days that I do clean my face thoroughly! I use the Bioderma one and it's great! :)
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I do too, I love to use them before doing my proper cleanse:) I haven't tried that one but I must give it a go<3
DeleteMiceller water is the best!! so beneficial for the skin
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DeleteThe oil-infused Garnier Micellar water is my favourite! Great post xxx
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Ohh I've never tried that one before, I'll have to give it a go. Thank you:)
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I must say I think it's my favourite too:)
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Thank you! You really should try them, they're so quick and easy!<3
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Thank you so much! You too <3
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I buy so much of it in the summer!
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