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’
Read the full article ↗New York Post