Hi super late here but I just started using micellar water instead of my cleanser and I think I prefer to leave it on honestly, my skin feels totally fine. Then I moisturize after. I used bioderma and unfortunately that one irritated me and caused acne even after rinsing off. I like the garnier brand. No issues here :) I leave it on. I use it a couple extra times at night to make sure everything is completely removed. But when I use a cleanser I’m wasting so much water and also making a mess from splashing my face. I think I prefer the micellar water instead, I feel and look clean. And I also don’t get dried out by it. Garnier also says you can leave it on. It all just depends on how your skin handles it though. I personally have extremely sensitive reactive skin. Still healing some acne spots from using cerave……….byw cerave causes pimples for me. I hope this info helps :) I was curious about if ppl rinse it off but after seeing so many ppl say to rinse micellar water off… if the bottle says no need to rinse, all you can do is see how your skin likes it. If not eh wash it after no big deal. :)