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Organic Aloe Leaf Juice
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Forms the liquid base of the formula and helps leave skin feeling soothed as impurities are lifted away.
OVESSI SKINCARE
The Rinse : Micellar Cleansing Water
micellar makeup-removing water
A gentle micellar cleansing water that lifts makeup and impurities in one swipe, while aloe, camomile, linden flower, and hyaluronic acid leave skin clean and dewy.
£17
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
- Free UK shipping over £75
Made fresh for you once you order · dispatched within 2 working days.
On the skin
What this bottle brings
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Removes makeup in one swipe
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Leaves skin clean, dewy, comfortable
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Calms and hydrates as you cleanse
Why this exists
Micellar water is designed to remove oil-based impurities with minimal friction, which makes it especially useful at the first step of a ritual when skin should be cleared without being stripped. This formula builds on that chemistry with organic aloe leaf juice as the liquid base, so the cleansing step does more than simply rinse away what is on the surface. Plant-derived micelles help dissolve makeup, SPF, and daily buildup, while camomile, linden flower, betaine, and sodium hyaluronate add comfort and surface hydration as the skin is being cleared. The result is a cleanser that respects the skin’s balance, leaving it fresh and ready for the next step rather than taut or overworked.
Inside the bottle
The key actives
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Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Adds surface hydration so skin feels dewy after cleansing rather than dry or tight.
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Chamomile Extract
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Brings a calming botanical presence that helps keep cleansing comfortable on reactive-feeling skin.
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Linden Flower Extract
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
Adds a gentle soothing botanical note that supports a softer, more comfortable cleanse.
On the skin
Watery and light, with a clean slip on cotton pad or fingertips. It moves over the skin without rubbing and leaves no heavy film. Skin feels fresh, comfortable, and lightly dewy after use.
The application
How to layer this
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Saturate a cotton pad
Dispense onto a cotton pad until well dampened. Press gently over the face, eyes, and lips to lift makeup and surface impurities without scrubbing.
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Repeat if needed
For heavier makeup or sunscreen, use a fresh pad and repeat until the skin looks clear. The micelles do the work, so there is no need to rub.
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Follow with your next step
Continue with the rest of your ritual once the skin is clean. If you prefer, follow with a cleanser in the evening as part of a double cleanse.
What to expect
On the skin, over time
Day 1
Makeup and daily impurities lift with little friction, and the skin feels clean, fresh, and comfortably dewy straight after use.
Week 1
The cleansing step starts to feel quicker and more consistent, with less need to work over the same area repeatedly.
Week 4
A steady cleansing baseline is established, leaving the skin calm, clear of surface buildup, and ready for the steps that follow.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, organically sourced, forms the continuous liquid phase : at a meaningful concentration that gives the formula its characteristic skin-soothing quality from first contact. Butylene Glycol and Glycerin, made using organic ingredients, provide the humectant base that keeps the formula comfortable on the skin and prevents any drying effect from the surfactant phase.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside and Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate are the micellar surfactant pair : both plant-derived, both well-tolerated by sensitive skin, and both effective at dissolving and lifting foundation, mascara, and SPF residue from the face and eye area. Betaine contributes additional skin-conditioning activity.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, organically sourced, provides apigenin and bisabolol-derived calming and anti-inflammatory support. Tilia Cordata (Linden) Flower Extract, organically sourced, contributes traditional soothing phytochemical activity and a subtle, pleasant botanical note. Sodium Hyaluronate closes the formula with surface-hydrating hyaluronic acid. Sodium Levulinate and Sodium Benzoate form the preservation system.
Provenance
A small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is bottled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. Two-day production is the price of formulation freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.
Cruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free. Allergen Label Free.
From our community
Reviews and reflections
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love it
Takes off makeup, feels nice after.
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gentle and does the job
Lifts everything without rubbing. My skin's reactive and this doesn't upset it at all.
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decent first cleanse
Gets mascara and SPF off without that tight dragged feeling, leaves skin soft. I do still double cleanse if I've worn heavy makeup but as a first step it's really good. The aloe makes it feel gentler than other micellar waters I've tried and my face stays a bit dewy rather than stripped.
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does what it says
One sweep. No rinsing needed.
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Retinol alternative for tolerant skin
Tolerance was decent and this micellar water feels like a retinol alternative for my skin,.
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travel winner
Took it to Edinburgh, used it every night. Handled lipstick and sunscreen no problem, feels softer than watery ones.
Every OVESSI order is prepared once you place it. Your order is filled, sealed and labelled for you, then dispatched within 2 working days. Nothing waits on a warehouse shelf.
- ✦Made fresh
- ○ 2-day dispatch
- →UK 3 to 7 / EU 5 to 10 / US 2 to 5 days
In case you wondered
Frequently asked
Is this suitable for the eye area?
Yes. The micellar surfactants are designed for minimal-friction cleansing, making it suitable for use around the eyes when applied gently on a cotton pad.
Do I need to rinse it off?
No rinse is necessary if you are using it as a light first cleanse. If you prefer, you can follow with your usual cleanser in the evening ritual.
Can I use it morning and night?
Yes. It is designed for both morning and night use, especially when you want a quick cleanse without stripping the skin.
Will it remove makeup and SPF?
It is formulated to lift makeup, impurities, and SPF residue with micellar technology. For heavier or more long-wearing makeup, a second pass may be helpful.
Is it drying on skin?
The formula includes aloe, glycerin, betaine, and hyaluronic acid to help keep skin feeling comfortable and lightly hydrated after cleansing.
When will my order arrive?
We start preparing your bottle once your order is placed and dispatch within 2 business days. From dispatch, delivery is UK 3 to 7 business days, EU 5 to 10 business days, US 2 to 5 business days.
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Curated companions
Small batch. Filled for you. Made in EU and US.
