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micellar water

[ mahy-sel-er waw-ter, wot-er ]

noun

  1. a liquid skin cleanser made up of tiny particles, or micelles, of mild soap or detergent dispersed in purified water, usually with the addition of moisturizers, vitamins, etc.:

    Many people use micellar water daily to remove makeup and dirt without stripping the natural oils from their skin.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of micellar water1

First recorded in 1900–05, for an earlier sense; 2010–15, for the current sense

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