CultureAugust 16, 2026

micellar

my-SEL-er

Definition

Refers to a specific type of gentle cleansing water that contains tiny spheres called micelles which trap and dissolve dirt, oil, and makeup.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'mica' (grain or crumb) with the suffix '-elle' (little), creating the scientific term for a tiny aggregate of surfactant molecules.

In the news

The influencer used micellar cleansing water as one of the products in her disruptive skincare routine inside the dark movie theater.

Clueless influencer sparks outrage filming skincare routine during lengthy movie: ‘So insanely rude’

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