Beauty news: Simple launches Micellar Cleansing Water in New Zealand

Models swear by them, every make-up artist I know has one in his or her kit and with their no-rinse, three-in-one formulas they're perfect for travelling and late nights. What are they? Micellar waters, and I for one have been a looooong time fan.

Micellar waters first gained momentum in Paris, whose skin-conscious inhabitants welcomed the opportunity to swerve the bad effects that the city's famously hard water had on their skin. I have always picked a couple of bottles up when I visit family in France, and love the way they work. Designed to be swept away with a cotton pad rather than rinsed off, micellar waters use tiny micelle particles to draw make-up (including waterproof mascara), sebum and impurities from the skin. Depending upon how much make-up you wear you may prefer to remove eye make-up separately, but since micellar waters are free of soap and alcohol they are a way more gentle alternative to harsh face wipes, making them perfect for when you're in a rush or on the go.

Last month Simple Skincare launched into the New Zealand market what I believe this is the very first micellar water to hit locally.

Featuring Simple’s triple purified water, the non-rinse cleanser gently removes make up and impurities for beautifully clean and hydrated skin, and it really is a joy to use. Thank god this is available in New Zealand now is all I can stay, not that will stop me visiting Paris, obviously!

Simple Senior Brand Manager, Jana Karatasas says “this is the go-to product for those wanting to thoroughly cleanse and hydrate. Simple Micellar Cleansing Water leaves no residue, so skin is left feeling fresh, revitalised and able to breathe – helping skin to look its natural, healthy best!”

Simple's hydrating Micellar Cleansing Water has been developed for even sensitive skin, and can be used as a daily cleanser by simply applying it to a cotton-wool pad and gently sweeping over the face, eyes and lips.

Convenient to use and kind to skin, it harnesses the power of Simple’s aforementioned triple purified water, which acts as a carrier of skin-loving ingredients – working together to hydrate and reduce potential for irritation by eliminating particles that can aggravate skin. Love it.

Last up, Simple Micellar Cleansing water is available from supermarkets nationwide and has a RRP of $11.99.  Now THAT is a steal.