AquaLock Micellar Water™
A lightweight micellar cleanser designed to lift away daily impurities, excess surface oil, light makeup and sunscreen while helping skin feel fresh, soft and comfortable.

Your Quick Start
What It Is Designed to Do
AquaLock Micellar Water™ adapts the AquaLock SkinMist™ system into a more diluted micellar cleansing format. Its mild cleansing components help loosen and lift everyday residue from the skin, while humectants, squalane and conditioning ingredients help reduce the tight, stripped feeling that can follow cleansing.
- remove daily impurities and excess surface oil;
- help lift light makeup and sunscreen without vigorous rubbing;
- leave skin feeling clean, fresh and comfortable;
- provide lightweight hydration and conditioning during cleansing;
- prepare the skin for serums and moisturisers;
- fit easily into morning and evening routines.
Cleansing performance varies with the type and amount of makeup or sunscreen applied. Waterproof or long-wear products may require a dedicated first cleanser.
Your Daily Routine
Apply skincare to clean skin. When using several leave-on products, generally move from lighter to richer textures while following each product’s directions.
Powered by Green Micellar™ Technology
Micelles are small cleansing structures with water-compatible and oil-compatible regions. During wiping, they help surround and lift oily residue, sunscreen, makeup and surface impurities so these can be transferred onto the cotton pad. AquaLock Micellar Water™ combines this cleansing action with lightweight humectant and skin-conditioning support.
Gentle Cleansing with AquaLock Support
Micellar Cleansing
Coco Glucoside and Glyceryl Caprylate provide mild cleansing and co-emulsifying action, helping the water-based formula loosen and remove everyday oil-soluble and water-soluble residue from the skin.
Hydration & Conditioning
Squalane, Sodium PCA, sodium lactate, panthenol, trehalose, beta-glucan and aloe provide complementary conditioning and humectant support to help skin feel comfortable after cleansing.
Detailed Guidance
How to use
- Wash and dry your hands.
- Apply enough AquaLock Micellar Water™ to thoroughly moisten a clean cotton pad.
- Press the pad gently against the skin for several seconds to help loosen makeup, sunscreen and residue.
- Wipe softly across the face and neck. Avoid repeated rubbing or stretching the skin.
- Repeat with fresh cotton pads until the final pad appears clean.
- Rinse with lukewarm water if desired or if residue remains, then pat dry with a clean towel.
- Continue with your chosen mist, serum, moisturiser and, every morning, broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Do not spray or pour directly into the eyes. Unless the finished-product label specifically confirms eye-area suitability, avoid using it on the eyelids or to remove eye makeup.
Morning and evening routines
Morning
AquaLock Micellar Water™ → Rinse if desired → Youthful CEFQ Serum™ or SkinMist™ → AquaLock leave-on product if used → Moisturiser if required → Sunscreen
Evening
AquaLock Micellar Water™ → Rinse if desired → Q‑Retinol Pro Serum™ or Night Gel™ if used → AquaLock leave-on product if required → Moisturiser
For heavy, waterproof or long-wear makeup and water-resistant sunscreen, first use a suitable oil-based or dedicated makeup remover, then follow with AquaLock Micellar Water™ or a gentle rinse-off cleanser.
How much to use and cotton-pad technique
Use enough product to wet the cotton pad thoroughly without making it drip. A pad that is too dry creates unnecessary friction and may not lift residue effectively.
Press before wiping, work in gentle outward motions and use a fresh pad when the first becomes soiled. Do not scrub repeatedly over one area. The number of pads required will depend on the amount and type of makeup, sunscreen and surface residue present.
Micellar Water™, SkinMist™, Serum™ and Gel™ compared
AquaLock Micellar Water™ is a wipe-off cleansing product used at the beginning of the routine. AquaLock SkinMist™ is a diluted leave-on hydration mist. AquaLock Serum™ is the more concentrated fluid hydration format, while AquaLock Gel™ uses the Serum formula thickened with 4.5% silica.
The Micellar Water does not replace the other AquaLock formats because its primary purpose is cleansing and much of it is removed on the cotton pad or during rinsing. After cleansing, choose the leave-on AquaLock texture that best suits your skin and routine.
Makeup, sunscreen and eye-area guidance
AquaLock Micellar Water™ is intended for everyday impurities, light makeup and sunscreen. Long-wear foundation, waterproof eye makeup and highly water-resistant sunscreen may require a dedicated remover or a double-cleansing routine.
Avoid direct contact with the eyes. Do not pour or spray the product into the eyes. Unless the packaging specifically states that the finished product has been assessed for eye-area use, avoid the eyelids and use a dedicated eye-makeup remover instead. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
What to expect and troubleshooting
After use, skin should feel clean and refreshed rather than heavily coated. If makeup remains, use a more thoroughly saturated pad, allow a longer press time before wiping, or use a dedicated remover for resistant products.
If skin feels sticky or residue remains, rinse with lukewarm water. If skin feels tight, avoid over-cleansing and follow with an AquaLock leave-on product or moisturiser. If stinging, redness, swelling or persistent discomfort develops, rinse thoroughly and stop use.
Important precautions and patch testing
- For external use only.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes and do not ingest.
- Do not apply to broken, irritated or inflamed skin.
- Do not share used cotton pads or return dispensed product to the container.
- Discontinue use and rinse thoroughly if persistent irritation occurs.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store away from excessive heat and direct light.
- Follow the directions and precautions printed on the packaging.
Patch test
Before first use, apply a small amount behind the ear or along the jawline with a clean cotton pad. Rinse or leave as directed on the final packaging and observe for 24–48 hours. Do not proceed if marked redness, swelling, itching or persistent discomfort develops. A patch test cannot guarantee that irritation will not occur during continued use.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use AquaLock Micellar Water™ every day?
Yes. It is designed for regular morning or evening cleansing. Adjust frequency if your skin becomes dry, tight or uncomfortable.
Do I have to rinse it off?
You may follow the final no-rinse directions on the packaging, but rinsing is a sensible option for sensitive skin, after heavier makeup or sunscreen, or whenever residue remains.
Can it remove waterproof makeup?
It is intended for light everyday makeup and sunscreen. Waterproof and long-wear products may require a dedicated remover.
Can I use it around my eyes?
Avoid direct eye contact. Unless the final packaging specifically states that it is suitable for the eye area, use a dedicated eye-makeup remover and avoid the eyelids.
Does it replace a face wash?
It can be used as a convenient gentle cleanser for light everyday residue. A rinse-off cleanser or double cleanse may be preferable after heavy makeup, water-resistant sunscreen, intense exercise or significant pollution exposure.
Does it replace AquaLock SkinMist™, Serum™ or Gel™?
No. Micellar Water™ is used to cleanse and is wiped or rinsed away. The other AquaLock products are leave-on hydration formats used after cleansing.
Can I use it before Youthful CEFQ™ or Q‑Retinol Pro™?
Yes. Cleanse first, allow the skin to dry, then apply your chosen treatment according to its Product Guide.
Storage and product information
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Do not leave the product in a hot vehicle or near a window. Avoid touching the bottle opening with used cotton pads. Use within the period shown by the packaging symbol after opening.
Product: AquaLock Micellar Water™
Category: Micellar facial cleanser
Country of manufacture: Singapore
Responsible company: Micellar Cosmetics Pte Ltd
Batch identification: Refer to the product container
Complete ingredient list (INCI)
Aqua, Coco Glucoside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Isoamyl Laurate, Glucocolactone, Propanediol, Squalane, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Creatine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Urea, Trehalose, Natural Mixed Tocotrienols, Beta-Glucan, Coenzyme Q10, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Ferulic Acid, Camelia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe vera) Leaf Juice, Resveratrol, Quercetin
AquaLock Micellar Water™ uses the AquaLock SkinMist™ ingredient system in a further diluted cleansing format. The ingredient declaration and order must match the final Micellar Water packaging for the applicable product batch.
Continue Your Routine
AquaLock SkinMist™
Apply after cleansing when you want a very light, refreshing hydration step.
View Product GuideAquaLock Serum™
Apply after cleansing for more concentrated lightweight hydration and barrier comfort.
View Product Guide