How I made My Halloween slime

Hey fellow slime enthusiasts! I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz lately about using micellar water as a slime activator, and honestly, I was super curious myself. After all the fun I had making my spooky Halloween slime (you saw the video, right?), I still had some ingredients left and a burning question: does micellar water really work? Micellar water is usually for skincare, known for its gentle cleansing properties. It contains tiny oil molecules called micelles suspended in soft water, which are great at dissolving makeup and impurities. But could these same properties help create that perfect, stretchy slime consistency we all love? I decided to put it to the test with a small batch. My experiment started with a basic white glue base, just like for my Halloween slime. Instead of my usual borax solution or liquid laundry detergent, I slowly added micellar water, stirring constantly. At first, not much happened. It just made the glue thinner and a bit bubbly. I kept adding more, hoping for that magical transformation, but it seemed to just make the mixture liquidy, almost soupy. It didn’t thicken or pull away from the bowl like it does with traditional activators. From my personal experience, and after trying different ratios, it seems micellar water alone isn't strong enough to activate slime in the way ingredients like borax, contact lens solution (with baking soda), or liquid starch do. Those activators contain borate ions which cross-link the glue's polymer chains, giving slime its characteristic stretchy texture. Micellar water simply lacks these chemical components. It might seem to thicken slightly if used in very small amounts, perhaps due to evaporation, but it won't create a true, lasting slime. However, that doesn't mean micellar water is completely useless in the slime world! Some slime makers have found that a tiny bit can be used to refresh slightly stiff or sticky slime, making it a bit softer and more pliable, similar to how lotion works. It’s definitely not a primary activator, but more of a softener or a temporary fix for texture adjustments. If your slime is a bit too firm, you could try adding one or two drops and kneading it in to see if it helps. Just be careful not to add too much, or you'll end up with a watery mess! So, to answer the burning question: no, micellar water does not effectively activate slime on its own. Stick to your tried-and-true activators for making a fresh batch. But don't be afraid to experiment with small amounts for refreshing old slime! Making slime is all about creativity and discovery, whether it's crafting a festive Halloween batch or testing out new ingredients. It's a journey of trial and error, and sometimes, even when an experiment doesn't work out as expected, you still learn something valuable. What are your favorite slime activators, or any unusual ingredients you've tried? By the way, after all my Halloween slime making, I'm still trying to come up with the perfect name for my latest creation. It's super stretchy and has a cool, spooky vibe. Can you help me name the slime? Drop your best ideas in the comments!