Cerave Purifying Micellar Water 400ml

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For oily skin and lazy nights, in the size that lasts. Lifts the day off, no sticky residue, no tight finish.

This is a rinse-free cleansing water and makeup remover made for normal to oily and combination skin. It uses micelles (tiny cleansing molecules) to lift away makeup, excess oil, SPF and pollution in one gentle step, with no rinsing needed. Three essential ceramides and niacinamide keep the skin barrier comfortable, while PHA, a gentle exfoliating acid, helps smooth and keep skin looking clear. It is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, so it cleanses thoroughly without leaving skin tight or stripped.

· Rinse-free cleansing water and makeup remover.

· Made for normal to oily and combination skin.

· Lifts makeup, excess oil, SPF and pollution.

· With 3 essential ceramides, niacinamide and gentle PHA.

· Fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, so it will not clog pores.

How Cerave Works With Your Skin Barrier

Your skin's surface works like a brick wall. Skin cells are the bricks and the lipids between them, including ceramides, are the mortar that keeps moisture in and irritants out. With oily skin it is tempting to scrub everything away, but harsh cleansing strips that mortar and can leave skin tight and, ironically, producing more oil. This micellar water cleanses thoroughly while the ceramides keep the barrier comfortable, so skin feels clean and balanced rather than stripped.

The Key Ingredients: What PHA, Niacinamide and Ceramides Do

The micelles lift makeup, oil and grime off the skin so they wipe away on a cotton pad. Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, helps skin look calmer and more even and is well tolerated. PHA (polyhydroxy acid) is a mild exfoliating acid that gently smooths the surface and helps keep skin looking clear, without the sting harsher acids can cause. The three essential ceramides (1, 3 and 6-II) are skin-identical and help the barrier hold moisture, so even an oilier complexion stays comfortable after cleansing.

CeraVe Purifying Micellar Water for Blemish-Prone Skin

If your skin runs oily or combination and gets shiny through the day, this is the micellar water to reach for. It is stronger on oil and long-wear makeup than the hydrating version, lifting away the build-up of sebum, SPF and pollution that collects on oily skin, while the gentle PHA helps the surface feel smooth and look clear. There is no foaming and no rinsing, just a soaked cotton pad over the skin, which makes it an easy daily cleanse or a fast way to take off makeup. For blemish-prone skin, the appeal is a thorough but gentle cleanse that does not clog pores. The formula is oil-free and non-comedogenic, and it helps lift away the excess oil and debris that can build up in pores and dull the look of the skin. Kept up daily, it helps skin look clearer and more even, while the ceramides stop the cleanse from drying the skin out. It is about the look and clarity of the skin, not about treating blemishes.

1. Saturate a cotton pad and sweep gently over the face, eyes and lips.

2. No need to rinse afterwards as there is no residue left behind.

3. Repeat with a fresh pad until the pad comes away clean.

4. Use morning and evening, and after exercise to lift sweat and oil.

5. Removes makeup, SPF and excess oil, including long-wear makeup. Works as the first step of a double cleanse before a foaming cleanser.

Where CeraVe Purifying Micellar Water Fits in Your Routine

Keep it simple: cleanse, treat, moisturise, protect. This micellar water is your cleanse step. In the morning it clears overnight oil before moisturiser and SPF. In the evening it removes makeup, SPF and the day's oil and pollution, either on its own or as the first step before a foaming cleanser on heavier days. Follow with any treatment serum, then a light moisturiser, and SPF in the morning.

What to Expect From a Cerave Micellar Water

Skin should feel clean, fresh and comfortable straight away, without the tight, stripped feeling stronger cleansers can leave. As a gentle cleansing water with PHA, the day-to-day benefit is easy makeup and oil removal and a smoother, clearer-looking surface with regular use, rather than a dramatic change. For very heavy or waterproof makeup you may need a second pad. As there is no rinsing, it is handy for the gym bag, travel or makeup-heavy days, and it works well as the first step of a double cleanse before a foaming wash. If your skin is drier or more sensitive, the CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water is the gentler match.

Skincare Steps and Products That Pair Well

A gentle cleanse followed by a light, oil-free moisturiser is the simplest routine for oily skin, and this micellar water fits the cleanse step. A foaming cleanser after it makes a good double cleanse on makeup-heavy days. A daily SPF over your morning moisturiser is the protect step that matters most long term. Keeping the routine fragrance-free helps if your skin is also sensitive.

A Note on Sensitive Skin and Medical Conditions

CeraVe is formulated to be gentle, fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin, and this product contains only a mild PHA. Even so, skin varies, so patch test on a small area first if your skin is reactive and stop use if irritation occurs. If you are managing a diagnosed skin condition such as acne, rosacea or dermatitis, or you are pregnant or breastfeeding and unsure about your routine, speak to your pharmacist or GP.

FAQS: Cerave Purifying Micellar Water

Is CeraVe Purifying Micellar Water good for oily skin?

Yes. It is made for normal to oily and combination skin, lifting excess oil, SPF and makeup while a gentle PHA helps keep skin looking clear, all without stripping the barrier.

Do I need to rinse it off?

No. It is a rinse-free cleansing water. Wipe it over the skin with a cotton pad and leave it as there is no residue to rinse away.

Does it remove long-wear or waterproof makeup?

It removes makeup, SPF and excess oil, including long-wear makeup. For very stubborn or waterproof makeup, hold a soaked pad in place for a few seconds first, or use a second pad.

What is the difference between the Purifying and Hydrating Micellar Water?

The Purifying product is for normal to oily skin and lifts more oil and SPF, with PHA to help keep skin looking clear. The Hydrating version is for normal to dry and sensitive skin and focuses on a gentle, comfortable cleanse.

Will it help with the look of blemishes?

It helps lift away the oil and debris that can build up in pores, so skin looks clearer and more even with regular use. It is a gentle cleansing step rather than a blemish treatment.

Can I use it during pregnancy?

It is a gentle, fragrance-free cleansing water with no retinoids. If you have any concerns during pregnancy or breastfeeding, particularly about other products in your routine, speak to your pharmacist or GP.

Where can I buy genuine CeraVe in Ireland?

You can buy authentic CeraVe here at dpharmacy.ie, an Irish pharmacy based in Co. Louth with fast delivery.

FYI: Cerave Purifying Micellar Water

CeraVe is generally well tolerated and formulated for sensitive skin, but everyone's skin is different, so a patch test is sensible for reactive skin and you should discontinue use if irritation occurs. Avoid getting it directly into the eyes, and if that happens, rinse with water. Anyone managing a diagnosed skin condition, or who is pregnant or breastfeeding and unsure about their routine, should speak to their pharmacist or GP. Store according to the label and check the period-after-opening symbol.

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