Micellar water is a new buzz word in cosmetics although it had been around France a long time. The attraction is that it can remove all of your make up without drying your skin, furthermore it leaves no oil behind. My experience with Vichy had been positive. The product has removed all of my makeup including eye makeup. My skin is smooth and soft with no problems. With another brand I had break outs on my chin so all formulas are not equal. I follow the micellar water with a regular night moisturizer.