Obviously I'm a huge cleanser junkie - I attribute a solid cleansing routine using products that are right for me with really fundamentally changing the way my skin behaves - but my tastes don't tend to run with a lot of what's in the drugstore these days (nothing has been able to beat out a certain drugstore favorite of mine. Ahem...) But recently, I noticed the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Gel Wash on the shelves in a local store and I was intrigued enough to pick it up. I quite enjoyed the Garnier SkinActive All-In-One Cleansing Water back when I used micellar water regularly and I was curious as to how their Cleansing Gel Wash would actually work as a first cleanse in the evening to remove makeup. 

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You would think that I would have figured out my perfect cleansing routine by now, but I'm still constantly on the hunt for the perfect combination of products to get my skin really clean but keep it from being tight and squeaky. It always seems to go one of two ways for me. I think cleansing is one of the most important parts of your skincare routine, and that if you aren't giving your skin a thorough cleanse - especially after wearing makeup - none of the fancy creams and serums and 900 other skincare products that we shell out so much money on are going to really be able to do their job. Hence, why I'm consistently on the hunt for two perfectly balanced cleansers for my nightly double cleansing routine.
 

Today we're going to take a look at the brand spankin' Garnier clean+ Makeup Removing Lotion Cleanser*, which is a surprisingly unique formula! Keep reading for my thoughts...