Bioderma put micellar water on the map. Many brands followed suit with a response to the trendy product, but none lived up to the hype like the original: Bioderma’s Sensibio H2O. Drew Barrymore called it “by far the best makeup remover I’ve ever used,” but it does so much more: it will streamline your skincare routine and allow you to wash your face without regular water (even if you don’t wear makeup). Some reviewers even say it helps prevent wrinkles – less scrubbing! The best part: This celebrity-loved cleanser is just $13 on Amazon.
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This multitasking cleanser and toner is loved by celebrities and beauty enthusiasts alike.
The first thing to ask is: what is micellar water? Micelles are defined as molecular aggregates formed by substances dispersed in liquid phase. In short: science. If you’re like me and prefer more creative subjects at school, think of it as soft, bubbly water that will quickly cleanse your skin without stripping it.
Whether you are a makeup enthusiast or minimalist, Bioderma micellar water could be your new best friend. It instantly removes makeup and other dirt, but also works well as a general cleanser for any skin type, including sensitive skin. Because it multitasks, micellar water can also save you from purchasing multiple products, such as different cleansers, makeup removers, and toners.
“I love that it leaves my face as clean as cleanser and water before going to bed,” a five-star reviewer shared. “There’s no water everywhere to clean, it’s quicker and doesn’t wake me up like washing with water can do. I love this product, I won’t use anything else!”
Drew Barrymore says she uses it in different ways, sometimes as the first step in her double cleansing routine. “I also call it pre-wash” she said. “Sometimes just to get pollutants off your face before you even cleanse.”
Some fans also use it in their skin care routine as a toner, which makes sense given its balancing and skin-protecting properties. Formulated with pH around 5.5 and pharmaceutical quality purified water, Sensibio H2O preserves the skin’s natural protective film. This helps protect against external pollutants and irritants, leaving skin looking fresh and smooth.
Once a beauty industry secret for in-the-know professionals (and the celebrities they used it with), the secret is obviously out: More than 40,000 five-star reviewers have praised Sensibio H2O on Amazon.
“I love this one!” shared a buyer. “This micellar water leaves your face feeling like you just washed it with water and cleanser. It doesn’t feel oily or like you have residue on your face.
Sensibio H2O does not contain anti-aging ingredients, but this gentle cleansing water is still ideal for aging skin. “This micellar water removes and breaks down your makeup so easily it’s like you never used any,” one happy customer said. “Less scrubbing means fewer wrinkles, and any girl can agree on that!”
Reviewers shared that they also noticed an improvement in redness. “My face has red spots in the morning that visibly diminish as soon as I use this.” another five star fan shared.
However, more than one reviewer said the micellar water had difficulty completely cleaning off certain long-wear makeup.
A user said, “It’s not the best way to take off my mascara, but I’m okay with it.” They added: “I have yet to find a product that takes off my mascara and face makeup that my skin can tolerate. This product doesn’t dry out my skin and does a great job of removing makeup from my face.”
Another buyer shared: “This product takes off all my makeup, except for long-wear lipstick. My face feels very clean, with no residue.”
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This cleanser is as easy as it gets when it comes to makeup removal, fans say.
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