Micellar Gel Wash — Reddit Reviews
by Simple
Updated August 22, 2026
Gentle micellar gel cleanser popular for double cleansing with tretinoin routines.
What the community says
A milky, gentle micellar gel used mainly as the second step in PM double cleansing routines involving tretinoin. It removes residual sunscreen and makeup without harsh stripping but lacks standout exfoliating or active benefits. Best for sensitive, non-oily skin preferring simple cleansing.
What this means for you
What people love
- Mild formula avoids irritation alongside tretinoin
- Works well as second cleanse in double cleansing
- Suitable for sensitive skin with minimal fragrance
Watch out for
- No powerful actives or exfoliation benefits
- May feel insufficient as a standalone cleanser for oily skin
- Not designed for heavy makeup removal alone
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 6 mentions across 4 threads
Simple Micellar Gel Wash on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/tretinoin, summarized.
“Simple Micellar Gel Wash”
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“Night Kose Cleansing Oil Simple Micellar Gel Wash Cosrx Advance Snail 96 Mucin”
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“Simple Micellar Gel Wash Cosrx Advance Snail 96 Mucin”
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“PM: (w/makeup) Pink Garnier micellar water, Simple Micellar gel face wash, Tretinoin 0.025%”
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“Routine:”
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“(w/o makeup) same routine except micellar water depends if i layered sunscreen multiple times during the AM.”
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“Simple Micellar Gel wash”
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“Evening Cleansing and Treatment”
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“Also try to apply the medication on clean dry skin”
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“Simple Micellar Cleanser Gel”
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“PM: double cleanse (haruharu ginseng oil cleanser + Simple Micellar Cleanser Gel)”
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“double cleanse”
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