Bioderma's micellar water formula helps remove makeup gently, without scrubbing or irritation. (Amazon)(Bioderma)
Bioderma put micellar water on the map. Many brands have followed suit with an answer to the buzzy product, but none have lived up to the hype quite like the original: Sensibio H2O. Drew Barrymore called it "by far the best makeup remover I've ever used," but it does so much more: It'll streamline your skin care routine and allow you to wash your face without regular water (even if you don't wear makeup). Some reviewers say it helps prevent wrinkles since there's less scrubbing and tugging at your skin. And for your shopping pleasure, Bioderma is offering up to 40% off bundles of its micellar water products during Amazon's Black Friday sale. You can get the micellar water and another skin care product for just a couple extra bucks!
This cleanser is as close as it gets to effortless when it comes to makeup removal, fans say.
This bundle pairs the celeb- and beauty-enthusiast-approved multitasker with the brand's super hydrating hyaluronic acid serum to lock in moisture.
The Makeup Essentials Bundle pairs the micellar water with the brand's pore-refining moisturizer and lip balm.
A celeb-loved cleanser can set you back big bucks, but one thing we love about Drew Barrymore is she revels in affordable skin care. A 16.7 fluid-ounce size of Bioderma's cleanser is regularly $19, so with this deal gets you its hyaluronic acid serum or anti-aging serum for just $3 — now that's a steal! P.S.: Other bundles are available too.
First thing's first: What's micellar water? Micelles are defined as molecular aggregates formed by substances dispersed in a liquid phase. In short, it's ... science? Now, if you're like me and you favored more creative subjects in school, just think of it as soft, bubbly water that'll cleanse your skin quickly without stripping it. Barrymore says she uses it in various ways, including as the first step in her double-cleansing routine. "I also call it a pre-wash," she said. "Sometimes just to get the pollutants off your face before you even cleanse."
Whether you're a makeup enthusiast or minimalist, Bioderma's micellar water could be your new best friend. The cleanser instantly wipes away makeup and other grime. Some fans use itas a toner, which makes sense given its balancing, skin-protecting properties. Formulated with a pH of around 5.5 and purified pharmaceutical-grade water, Sensibio H2O preserves the skin's natural protective film. This helps protect against pollutants and external irritants, leaving your skin looking fresh and feeling soft.
Once a beauty industry secret for professionals in the know (and the celebs they used it on), the secret is obviously out: Over 45,000 five-star reviewers rave about Sensibio H2O at Amazon.
"I love this one!" shared one shopper. "This micellar water leaves your face feeling like you just washed it with water and cleanser. Doesn't feel oily or like you have residue on your face. It just feels clean! Highly recommend."
Sensibio H2O doesn't have anti-aging ingredients, but this gentle cleansing water is still ideal for aging skin. "Micellar water has become a new favorite addition to my beauty regimen." said another fan. "I made my own 'beauty box' for middle-aged women for a friend's birthday and included this. She loves it."
Reviewers shared that they've seen an improvement in redness too. "My face has red splotches in the morning that visibly reduce as soon as I use this," another five-star fan shared.
One user noted that "it's not the best at getting my mascara off, but I'm okay with that." They added, "I have yet to find a product that gets my mascara and face makeup off that my skin can tolerate. This product does not dry out my skin and does a great job of getting face makeup off."
Another shopper agreed: "This removes lightweight foundation and concealer, but cannot remove mascara."
Want to try the cleanser on its own? Right now it's a dollar off with Prime.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
