WTF is “micellar water” and how does it work?

Question

I do not wear makeup. Twice a day, I wash my face using the cleanser recommended by my dermatologist and a sonic brush.

I recently decided to try using micellar water as a toner after each wash. The shit that comes off of my face and stays on my cotton round is disgusting.

I have already Googled it, and I don’t get it. Can someone please eli5 wtf micellar water is and how it works?

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Answer 1

It’s basically teeny tiny beads of oil suspended in water. The oil and dirt in the skin are attracted to the micellar water solution which allows it to pull dirt from the skin. Here’s one [description.](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/micellar-water-skincare_n_55a66a22e4b0896514cfd3c9/amp)