If you love micellar water, as do I, then do I ever have a treat to share with you! I recently started testing Mustela No Rinse Cleansing Water, which is formulated to gently clean your baby's face, body and diaper area, but it also serves as one fabulous micellar water for everyone. It cleans the skin without stripping, drying or irritating it, and it cleans dirt and impurities with ease. It does, however, have a very light powdery aroma, that is pleasant, and that does dissipate very quickly. However, if you are seeking something that is completely free of fragrance, then this might not be a great fit for you. I find it quite pleasant and short-lasting, and therefore I have continually reached for it since I began testing it.
According to Mustela,
Ideal for in-between bath time and on-the-go, Mustela No-Rinse Cleansing Water thoroughly and gently cleans your baby's face, body, and diaper area while softening the skin. Our micellar water dissolves dirt and impurities to cleanse skin like a baby wash without stripping your baby's skin of its natural oils. Gentle enough to use on newborns. Just apply to the skin using a soft cloth, diaper wipe or cotton pad and pat dry -- no need to rinse with water! Composed of 98% plant-based ingredients and formulated with Avocado Perseose, a patented natural ingredient specifically designed to help protect your baby's delicate skin. Mustela is committed to safety first and foremost as we know there is nothing more precious than your baby. To ensure the safety of our products, all Mustela products are developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals, based on scientific research, hypoallergenic* and free of parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates or alcohol.
Directions: Using a cloth or cotton ball, gently clean your baby's face, body, or diaper area. No need to rinse with water.
Dr. Brandt Skincare has so many innovative and cutting-edge formulas in their product arsenal that it is hard for me to select a favorite from my collection. That said, the new XYY Xtend Your Youth Dual Fusion Water and XYY Xtend Your Youth Face Cream have definitely captured my attention, and are both getting lots and lots of use lately. XYY Xtend Your Youth is an antioxidant-rich, anti-stress and anti-aging collection that features highly effective products that produce real results, and they are a pleasure to use.
Dr. Brandt XYY Xtend Your Youth Dual Fusion Water is described as a "two-in-one antioxidant micellar water" that effectively traps oil, dirt, makeup residue and impurities. I am a longtime proponent of micellar water, and this fragrance-free version effectively removes makeup, including waterproof eye makeup, and it does so without irritating my sensitive eyes. The formula is ultra gentle, non-drying and it leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed. If you are obsessed with micellar water, as I am, then you really need to try this one– I am utterly obsessed with it, and think that you will likely feel the same way!
According to Dr. Brandt:
Gently and effectively removes all impurities and makeup (even waterproof formulas), trapping oil and residue in micelles (tiny molecules). This cleanser is a must-have for all skin types. Ophthalmologist tested. Safe for sensitive eyes & contact lenses wearers. Most cleansers have a PH range above seven which weakens the skin’s acid mantle—the layer that protects skin from dehydration and bacteria growth. The PH range of Dual Fusion Water is between five and six, which promotes a healthy PH Balance. Features:
Removes oil, impurities & make-up residue
Gently & effectively removes even waterproof make-up
May help support skin’s natural defense system against free radicals & external aggressors
Leaves skin purified & revitalized
Free of Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates
Directions: Morning and evening, saturate cotton pads with Dual Fusion Water. Place and smooth over eyes, face and neck. No need to rinse it off. Finish your skincare ritual, with Xtend Your Youth Eye Cream and Xtend Your Youth Face Cream.
Selected Ingredients and Attributes:
Micelles (Tiny Cleansing Particles): Effectively dissolve and absorb dirt and makeup.
Lotus Extract: Removes impurities and the residue of pollution.
Dr. Brandt XYY Xtend Your Youth Face Cream is a lightweight and fast-absorbing antioxidant rich anti-aging cream that offers skin long-lasting antioxidant protection and moisture. The proprietary formula utilizes a "new, innovative, and exclusive extraction process to create a blend of three potent antioxidants to shield the skin from free radicals and external aggressors all day long."
What is immediately evident is that my skin appears and feels ultra-hydrated, soft, smooth, supple and with an obvious luminosity when I use this cream. Furthermore, I note that my fine lines appear softened and lifted, and the overall texture of my skin appears enhanced.
The texture of the cream is luxurious and emollient, and feels utterly delightful against the skin, and it leaves behind no greasy residue. It is free of synthetic fragrance, but it has a very faint scent from the Rosa Damascena Flower Oil and Rose Extract, but it is barely detectable, and it fades immediately. It is a really spectacular moisturizer, that is suitable for all skin types, and it isn't in the least bit surprising that it is an ALLURE Best of Beauty Award Winner!
According to Dr. Brandt:
This antioxidant-enriched moisturizer provides the skin with 12 hours of protection, unveiling a luminous, healthy and youthful complexion. Formulated with Dr. Brandt’s revolutionary A3 power technology, a dynamic shield boosted with anti-oxidant, age defying and anti-stress ingredients. Day after day, skin looks rehydrated, smoother & softer. Features:
Helps smooth lines & the first signs of aging
Softens & hydrates
Moisturizes the upper skin layers
Free of Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates
Directions: Apply morning and evening after cleansing your skin with Xtend Your Youth Dual Fusion Water. Dr Brandt recommends using Do Not Age Pearl Serum, a universal serum, before your moisturizer.
Selected Ingredients and Attributes:
Red Rose-Wine, Pro-Taurine, and Osmanthus Flower: Minimize stress and inflammation, detoxify skin cells, and protect skin from external aggressions.
Murmuru, Shea, And Kokum Butters: Hydrate and protect against moisture loss.
Dr. Brandt XYY Xtend Your Youth Dual Fusion Waterand Dr. Brandt XYY Xtend Your Youth Face Cream
Overall Assessment: What's not to love?! These are both worth trying, and I can assure you that I will use both down to the last drop. Would I purchase them afterward? Yes, I definitely plan on doing so!
