THE PRODUCT

THE CLAIM

It promises to gently remove make-up and cleanse skin of dirt and oil, with up to 24 hours of hydration.

THE PANEL

Emma Gunavardhana, 47, beauty expert and host of podcast The Emma Guns Show; Lindsay Frankel, 52, YOU’s deputy editor

Sandra Rhodes, 69, retired teacher and vice president of Peppard Women’s Institute; Denise Flint, 76, retired office manager

Valerie Tomalin, 80, theatre & TV entrepreneur

THE RESULTS

EASE

‘Simple to use, whether applied with cotton wool or a reusable cotton round.’ Emma

‘Even for lazy people like me (yes, I have slept in my make-up), it could not be easier. No other cleansing required, so I have been more diligent about taking my make-up off.’ Lindsay

‘Very straightforward. Cap pops up easily, no effort to dispense.’ Sandra

‘So easy to use.’ Denise

‘Effortless – I’ll include it in my regular cleansing routine.’ Valerie

EFFICACY 

‘A suits-all product that make-up artists love as it makes light work of make-up.’ Emma

‘Gets all my make-up off and leaves skin feeling clean, not slightly sticky, like other micellar waters I have tried.’ Lindsay

‘Exceptionally effective – and it didn’t leave any residue on my skin.’ Sandra

‘Removed my make-up very easily, even on a grubby neck.’ Denise

‘Dealt with all traces of make-up gently, with no scrubbing.’ Valerie

DRAWBACKS 

‘Micelles are particles suspended in solution, so I wouldn’t want to leave them on my skin. I still want to cleanse after using this.’ Emma

‘None – and I am very picky!’ Lindsay

‘I didn’t really have any, though you might need to soak waterproof mascara for a little longer.’ Sandra

‘No drawbacks. Didn’t sting my eyes or cause any spots’. Denise

‘None. I have sensitive eyes and there was no stinging or skin irritation.’ Valerie

VALUE FOR MONEY 

‘A little goes a long way. It does everything from touch-ups and corrections to a basic cleanse. A cotton bud dipped in this is fabulous for sharpening up your eyeliner.’ Emma

‘A good-sized bottle will last. It’s cheaper than other alternatives but noticeably much better.’ Lindsay

‘Excellent value for money! And you only need a little bit, so it’ll last a while.’ Sandra

‘Great value.’ Denise

‘Very reasonable.’ Valerie

THE VERDICT

A resounding success on all fronts, removing make-up with minimal fuss.

OUR RATING

★★★★★