Micellar water is a water-based cleanser containing gentle cleansing agents known as micelles. These attract both oily and non-oily impurities and residues, which are transferred onto the cotton pad as you sweep it across your face and neck.
Face cleansers
Invented by BIODERMA in 1995, micellar water revolutionised makeup removing and daily cleansing. This innovative, no-rinse formula combines fast, effective cleansing with high tolerance, removing impurities in just one step.
BIODERMA’s first micellar water, Sensibio H2O, was created for sensitive skin. Since then, micelle-based technology has been adapted for other skin types with Sebium H2O, Hydrabio H2O, and Pigmentbio H2O, providing gentle and effective cleansing solutions for everyone.
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FAQs
Micellar water is a versatile cleanser and make-up remover that can be used in the morning and evening, or whenever your skin needs a refresh. It’s suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
How to use micellar water:
- Soak a cotton pad with micellar water.
- Gently sweep it across your face, eyes, and neck to lift away make-up, excess oil and impurities - no harsh rubbing required.
- Repeat until the cotton pad comes away clean.
Micelles are tiny cleansing molecules that form microscopic spheres when suspended in water. Each micelle has two parts:
a hydrophilic (water-loving) outer shell, which binds to water-based impurities such as sweat or dirt
a lipophilic (oil-loving) core, which attracts oily substances like sebum, pollution particles and make-up
Thanks to this dual action, micelles work like magnets to gently lift away a wide range of impurities - from excess oil and dead skin cells to pollution and cosmetics.
This is why micellar water is such an effective yet gentle cleanser: it removes impurities thoroughly without the need for soap, rinsing, or harsh rubbing, making it ideal for sensitive and delicate skin types.
BIODERMA's micellar water for sensitive, dehydrated and oily skin. It is formulated with highly purified water. However, our micellar technology can also be applied to an oil base, as in the case with Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil to offer sensitive skin the comfort of a cleansing oil.
Micellar water cleanses and removes makeup quickly and effectively. BIODERMA micellar waters offer high tolerance thanks to unique formulas adapted to the skin's needs including for oily, sensitive and dehydrated skin.
Yes, micellar water removes all kind of residues including sebum, sweat and pollution that build up on your skin – leading to imbalances over time.
Yes, micellar water is very effective at removing all kinds of makeup including waterproof and high-coverage products like mascara and foundation. Sensibio H2O Eye is a biphasic micellar cleanser for the eye area with a unique high-tolerance formula developed by BIODERMA. It effectively removes waterproof makeup while gently cleansing sensitive skin.
BIODERMA micellar water doesn’t require any rinsing. It is formulated with biomimetic ingredients and highly purified water at physiological pH, which has been tested to the highest standards to ensure it is safe for your skin.
Cleansing your face in the morning and evening is usually sufficient. Cleansing before going to bed is essential, as the impurities and makeup that build up during the day can cause discomfort, undesirable reactions and imperfections. Micellar water is quick and easy to use, effortlessly slotting into your skincare routine.
If you want to avoid using throwaway cotton pads, you could apply micellar water with a reusable cotton or microfiber cleansing pad.
If you have oily skin, SEbium H2O Micellar Water will help purify your skin without drying it out, while also limiting sebum production.
BIODERMA developed Sebium H2O Micellar Water specifically for oily, acne-prone skin. The non-comedogenic formula contains active ingredients that regulate sebum production while cleansing the skin, helping prevent clogged pores and blemishes.
If you have sensitive skin, Sensibio H2O Micellar Water is ideal to gently cleanse and sooth. Alternatively, you could try Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil which cleanses and cares for sensitive skin with an ultra-comfortable texture and biomimetic lipids.
We recommend Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water, which cleanses and removes makeup while also stimulating your skin’s natural hydration mechanisms.