Nope, micellar waters do not need to be rinsed off.

Nope that's the best thing about this product no need to wash off I love it

No need to rinse with water!

No need to rinse!

No, you don't need to rinse this off. It works like a toner or makeup remover.

I never rinse after I use it but, if you want to i would recommend the evian mineral water spray. spritz it on before you use this and it feels awesome!!

I do, the consultant at Sephora said it's not necessary, but I just feel fresher with a light rinse.

Although this does not come as a spray, I put mine in a spray bottle for an even faster application! Love it.

It's a twist top and you pour the product onto cotton pads.

Not a spray. I have found that this works best poured on a cotton pad. A tissue is too thin.

use a cotton pad with this, it isn't in a spray bottle

pour it on a tissue

It's a "pour onto a cotton pad" type of product rather than a spray.

It's a product you pour onto a cotton ball or tissue and then wipe off your makeup. No water needed.

You squeeze a small amount on a cotton ball and swipe it over your cleansed face.

It is a pour dispenser, I recommend using it with a cotton ball.

this is a pour onto your tissue/cotton product

I squirt it on a cotton pad. That works much better than tissues and doesn't leave behind a bunch of tissue fuzz nor does it rip like a tissue.

As I mentioned in another answer, I put mine in a spray bottle, which allows an even faster application. I just spray it on my face, then lightly go over it with my fingertips.

I don't think it was meant to be used that way- it would be wasteful.

I use it somewhat sparingly so I would not pour it into my hands and splash. a little goes a long way and you can splash water on afterward if you wish

It is used as you would apply a toner. If it is in the morning you just put it on a cotton pad and swipe it over your face and let it dry. If it is at night you put it on a cotton pad and use it until the pad no longer looks like it is taking anything off your skin. There is no need to rinse afterwards.

Use a cotton pad. It is a liquid and a little goes a long way when using a cotton pad.

I think using your hands to splash it on wouldn't be as effective since the product has a consistency that's more like water than oil. When using this product to clear up smudged eyeliner, I recommend a cotton swab. For all over use or to remove lip color, I use a cotton pad.

Don't need to rinse it off..I don't....and don't use it on a washcloth, you'll waste it...use a cotton pad...really...it's like water! Love the stuff...

Pour a generous amount onto a cotton pad and lightly spread around desired area.

Use it like any toner--put some on a cotton ball and swipe it over your face. I read someone's review that this works like a magnet to attract dirt and makeup.

I wouldn't. It is water based. It is not like a cleansing oil. However, if you were to use a large cotton pad, saturated and sweep across face & eyes, it would certainly pick up make-up and dirt. It would leave the skin feeling refreshed. I wouldn't use it like a cleanser though. I would suggest the foaming cleanser or the cream cleanser offered by this line. If you only want to use one product to remove make-up and cleanse, then perhaps the cream would be a better choice. Without knowing your skin type I am not sure which would be better. I have combo skin and I use the foam + the water as a make-up remover.

It is a water so it's difficult to apply and control the amount poured out if you just put it on with your hands. Use a cotton pad for best results. You won't waste a bunch that way either.

The product does work good as all three (cleanser, makeup remover, and toner), but I would only use it as a cleanser if you don't need to remove a lot of makeup only because you end up using a lot of the product to take it all off and it is quite pricey. When I have no makeup or very little on I'll just use this before bed. I also use it after washing my face as a toner and to remove any traces of dirt or makeup that may be left.

I use it for all of the purposes at night. I use something different in the morning when I shower.

I would definately use it as all 3. It's a great way to cleanse the skin. Been using it for about 3 years now and both my Mom and I love it. I would definately follow with a moisturizer though.

I use this as a cleanser alone, unless i want to thoroughly cleanse, in which case I follow up with a foaming cleanser. this is very gentle

I use it as all three. Its very gentle and is a great cleansing product. I also use it when I need a little skin boost. Makes my skin feel refreshed and not dry.

I use it as a 3-in-1 system daily, once in the morning, once before bed, and for touching up any makeup smudges (like eyeliner sometimes). However, I do use another product for exfoliation every other day. Although I have combination skin, it is clear with no visible pores.

This can work as any of the all three functions listed, however, it does not work well as the primary cleanser. If you use a moderate amount, it will still leave grime on your face. In addition, if you don't use is with a primary cleanser to remove the majority of makeup, it will leave your face feeling sticky. I use Ole Henrikson Apricot Cleansing Lotion first, then finish my evening cleansing regimen with Caudalie's Cleansing Water.

In a pinch it's effective as a cleanser but please clean your face first, then finish off with this product by squeezing some onto a cotton ball and swiping your face. It grabs all the residue your cleanser didn't get, and leaves your skin ready for a moisturizer or not. It's perfectly clean.

I have combination skin, and I wear cosmetics almost daily, so like you mentioned I use it as my eye make-up remover. I have swept it over my entire face using a large cotton pad and feel that it worked to remove make-up and dirt, so yes it could be a good cleanser. Not a deep cleanser though. I think if you have relatively blemish free skin that is not very oily, or if you have mature/aging/very dry skin this could work. I say this because maybe you are looking for something not so deep cleansing, non-foaming, ultra gentle, with virtually zero stripping of oils. It feels wonderful and also removes regular mascara (not sure about waterproof - I don't use anything waterproof). I personally prefer the Caudalie Foaming Cleanser as my facial wash and the Elixir as my toner.

I use it as a facial cleanser and makeup remover, yes. It works great.

i disagree, but i don't use it everynight. i just use it on nights when i'm too lazy to go wash my face, maybe a few times a week. I find that it cleanses well with one or 2 of those drugstore cotton rounds, and doesn't react badly with my night time products - and i have sensitive skin prone to breakouts. This is a really helpful product that i'm glad exists

I like the absence of chemicals

Personally, I use this BEFORE my face cleanser, and toner and moisturizer. Just my preference. But my face is VERY VERY dry. Hope that helps you. Good luck. :)

I use this to cleanse my face at night. No need for other products. I have combination skin so I do not moisturize after using this in the summer as I feel it makes my skin well moisturized after using this cleanser.

I use this all by itself on a daily basis without any additional cleansers. In the morning, I follow up with a light eye cream and moisturizer with SPF. At night, I follow up with some night cream. That's it! Nice and simple routine and I have clear skin. I'm 32 and not one hint of a wrinkle yet!

I use it as a toner and a cleanser...and a makeup remover...it really works like all 3...maybe not as strong as some toners...if you want a super one...but I really like how gentle it is, I liked it so much I went and bought the lip conditioner!

You use this before washing your face, like a makeup remover, or you can just use it by itself to remove makeup and clean your face (no water required).

Use after washing your face

Depends on how you use it.
If you are using it to remove eye make-up, then before cleansing.
It can be used as a cleanser by saturating a large cotton pad, but then you would follow with serums, eye cream and moisturizer and skip toning.
I use it first on my eyes, then cleanse using the Caudalie Foam, then the Elixir to tone, followed by serum and moisture.... ahhh.

Most of the time I use it to remove makeup and/or cleanse my face quickly between showers (I use a regular cleanser that washes off with water when I shower). I like to do a quick swipe over my face with it just before bed. Also works well to clean the face quickly after working out if you aren't able to go directly home to shower (like if you go to the gym on your lunch hour).

I do the same thing, except I follow with moisturizer instead of toner, since I have painfully dry, sensitive skin. I love this as a makeup remover though; in combination with my Ole Henriksen skincare routine I have beautiful skin, even in the dead of winter.

It doesn't really; it doesn't really get rid of it, but it definitely does not make it any worse. It alleviates some epidermal stress, soothing irritated skin, but I wouldn't say that it helps get rid of acne in any way.

I get adult acne once a month on my chin, since I've been using Caudalie Cleansing Water, I notice no increased breakouts, nor less. It just cleans without stripping any moisture on my face.

I have acne prone, sensitive skin and it didn't bother my skin when used as a makeup remover before cleansing afterwards. It actually helped to purify my skin getting the extra oil, grime, and makeup off and now I have very smooth skin. I recommend it if washing off, don't know how it would do leaving on acne prone skin.

I have acne prone skin - and it doesn't bother me at all....

It really depends on the cause of your acne. This wont clean as crisply as a lather over the sink, but lots of people suffer breakouts because they wash too much or use products that are too strong, and swapping in this half the time can be ideal since it's so gentle, and soothes while it cleanses. Most importantly, for many it can be the difference between cleaning off your makeup at the end of the night, and not bothering because your tired and just want to get to bed :)

it is not a medicated product but it is very light and natural so it probably would not harm your skin. if you use some acne cream, it is supposed to be better not to use an acne solution on top of it (the cumulative effect is too harsh for most skins- I am quoting my dermatologist) so a light, natural product is probably a good option.

It doesn't seem to affect acne

It helped clear up my acne in the past year. I have not had breakouts at all, maybe two or three pimples in that time. I do use prescription topical creams to help but adding this toner to my regimen made all the difference.

Can't answer for sure, but I would assume you could use it BEFORE any other regime for your acne. It certainly is gentle to MY face, and mine is VERY dry. I continue with the rest of my face program after I remove my other make-up with this product. It's very easy to get the main products off, and then I cleanse all over with a gentle cleanser. Good luck. :)

I would certainly not use this for acne because it's not as sensitive as advertised. It irritated my skin and made it breakout. I used to have very bad acne and surprisingly the only products that made it clear up were products for sensitive and dry skin. Try Ole Henrikson, it's worked wonders for my skin.

yes, but more of a light duty cleanser - not for that scrub me deep clean after heavy makeup...

This is an amazing cleanser and the most gentle of anything I have ever used but invigorating at the same time. One of my favorite products ever.

Absolutely. I'd recommend washing your face with something else first as it's very expensive but in a pinch I've used it alone.

it is a very good cleanser

I think this is a great stand-alone cleanser. It does a great job of getting all my makeup off and prepping my skin for moisturizer.

I have used it as my main cleanser for over 2 yers and absolutely love it!

I do when I'm too tired to wash my face, and I haven't worn any makeup. But if you used it all the time as a cleanser, you'd spend lots of $ to keep it stocked in your vanity!

I use this before I wash my face all over with a gentle cleanser.

I personally don't recommend it. It doesn't do any more than what regular water does to remove make-up and it leaves skin feeling tacky/sticky!

Absolutely! If you are a fan of those towelettes at night this is much better and lasts way longer.

It does remove mascara - that is what I primarily use the product for. However, it seems like I have to "scrub" a bit to get all the mascara off and re-dampen the cotton ball once or twice to remove residual mascara.

I don't think it would be place of makeup remover..I tried it, it doesn't really work well

What I do, I always wash my face first and use make-up eyes removal. The CAUDALIE Cleasing Water will removes many traces of make-up and mascara that my first face wash didn't remove. You will notices that your face will feel "fresher".

Yes!!! May take a little more, and it may be worth splashing your face with water after, but it removes EVERYTHING.

Yes it surely will remove your mascara and any other face product you choose to remove. I use a jumbo cotton ball for my eyes.

I wouldn't use it all over simply because I think you'd run out quickly, but it does a good job at removing eye make-up, which is what I use it for.

I personal wouldn't use this with your Mia, it's meant to use with cotton pads

I use a Clarisonic Mia2 and the Caudalie cleansing water in my daily routine. You definitely need a foaming cleanser to use with the Clarisonic (I use one pump of Shiseido's foaming cleanser right on the Mia brush) and then I would follow with the Caudalie cleansing water as more of a toner. It's very, very gentle and non-foaming.

Do not use this product with the Clarisonic. I use it to freshen up on my off days when I'm not wearing makeup and sometimes in the middle of the night when I wake up and just fell...ugh.

I have the Mia and use that in the shower and then use the cleansing water after the shower, but before my moisturizer.

I would highly recommend a gentle lathering face wash to use with the clarisonic and then afterwards use the Caudalie cleansing water as a toner/ to remove any excess oil or makeup left behind.

try the gentle cleanser

Use the Cleansing Water! It won't stip your skin like a toner and will take off all remaining residue and you can even use it to take off all your makeup at night and cleanse your skin in one step.

One is smaller (travel size)

the cleasing water to go is a smaller size. Most people buy to-go sizes for when they go on vacation

They are both the same formula, they are simply in different sizes. I was confused too in the store-but I looked up the ingredients, etc on Sephora and found that they are the exact same. I bought the "to go" version because I wanted to try it out, so maybe that could work for you too-since you only lose a few dollars if you don't like it!

Smaller size.