Does Micellar Water Really Do the Job?

Oct 20, 2015

Jane C.

I have been using Bioderma Micellar for a few months now and love the idea of using water on my face less.However it seems to take a lot to get my face even remotely clean after I wipe with a few. Are some brands more effective than others? In the morning I always find more and I do not wear a ton of makeup on my skin-usually just moisturizer and then a tinted moisturizer with some blush. Any suggestions?

Oct 20, 2015

Luke C.

I'd use it as a toner tbh after I have removed my make up properly

Oct 20, 2015

Shelley W.

I use it more as an eye makeup remover. When I first started playing with Bioderma Micellar and using it to remove all makeup day after day I noticed it was drying out my skin. And yes it definitely takes a lot of wipes to get the face somewhat clean. I do have Simple version of Micellar and it's not too bad. It's a lot more affordable than Bioderma but hard to find because it's always sold out and it stings my eyes just a smidge.

Oct 20, 2015

Alma M.

I use Bioderma to remove eye makeup and as a extra refresher on my skin after I tone it with Indie Lee COQ toner, that combo really is a great combo. :)

Oct 20, 2015

Jane C.

Thank you ladies and gent for your input. Well I am disappointed to read that Micellar water can't really get the job done! I have not experienced dry skin like you Shelley but would rather use toner after washing my face. I will let this bottle run out and check back in a few months to see if there have been any improvements in how well Micellar water works to actually clean my face.

Oct 21, 2015

Jane C.

Thank you so much Jacqueline for your input. I am curious to try the Koh Gen Do Micellar Water to see if I get better results than I did with Bioderm's formula. My skin is on the dry side and the less contact with water-the better-especially in the winter.

Oct 21, 2015

Roz X.

Which Bioderma formula did you try? I found even the Bioderma Sensibio to be drying, which surprised me. I'm not giving up on the concept, but won't repurchase that particular brand.

Oct 22, 2015

Jane C.

@Rozberry, I used the Bioderma Hydrabio Hydrate which is probably why I didn't find it drying. It just didn't get all of my makeup off- which isn't a lot. I figured using Micellar water would mean I wouldn't have to splash so much water on my face which is drying. I;m with you- not giving up in idea just on Bioderma's. Jacqueline suggested a couple of brands I am going to check out.

Oct 22, 2015

Roz X.

Ahh..yeah. I just checked mine and it is the Hydrobio H20 formula, but I'm going to look into more brands as well..thank you. Ms. Jacqueline, your suggestion sounds great, but I can't do Lavender scent. I'm going to look into the Blue Plasma. Thank you as well.

Oct 23, 2015

HV V.

I enjoy the double cleansing method instead. I have tried Caudalie & Simple brands of micellar and though it gets the job done, I kind of think it's 'cheating' or 'taking a shortcut' on my skincare. I think if it was like 3 years earlier, I'd probably find it just fine- but nowadays my skin requires pampering and is high maintenance :(. I used to have normal skin and now it's dry- but I can still manage to keep it soft and supple if I really take time on it and follow a good skincare regimen. I still utilize micellar for makeup removal if it's midday though. I really can't get away with washing my face 3 times :/