Makeup & Foundation

Foundation contains pigments, wax, and oils suspended in a base. Micellar water (designed for exactly this) and isopropyl alcohol are most effective at dissolving the wax-pigment complex.

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Frequently asked questions

What is micellar water and why does it work?

Micellar water contains tiny oil-filled spheres (micelles) that grab onto oil-based cosmetic pigments on contact, exactly as designed for face-cleaning.