Why I Secretly Hate This French Beauty Secret
Many fans cite micellar water as being ideal for irritation-prone skin, but despite the fact that it was “initially promoted to work well for patients who have sensitive skin due to a lack of alcohol and fragrance, many do in fact contain alcohol and most are scented,” adds plastic surgeon Melissa Doft, MD. “I think it is hard to justify that micellar water is superior for skin health,” she says, but adds that it is ideal for on-the-go travel.