Shereene Idriss explains you don't technically have to rinse micellar water, but cotton pads lift micelles and makeup residue. She uses it as a first cleanse, then follows with a cleanser matched to her skin type.
Do you have to wash off micellar water? This is the question of the hour. But before I jump in, don't confuse this brand or this brand. This is shit in my book and this is my favorite one. But micellar water? A hot topic debate. You technically do not have to wash it off. However, if you used a cotton pad with micellar water, the cotton pad itself is lifting off the micelles off your face. If you wear makeup, heavier makeup, or even light makeup. If you take a white towel after using a cotton pad with micellar water, you might see some res. That's why I personally use it as a first cleanse in my routine, because I don't like oil cleansers. So I always start with a micellar water first, followed by a cleanser that fits my skin type and depending on my environment.
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