I’ve seen the Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water hyped up for years now, so I finally decided to try it properly. 

And I’ll be honest: I get the appeal… but I’m not blown away.

Let’s start with the good: it definitely removes makeup well. For a product that feels just like water, it breaks down base makeup, lip products, and even most eyeshadows easily. 

It’s especially nice when I want something gentle on my skin — no stinging, no tightness, no redness after wiping. It’s really calming, and I understand why sensitive skin types love it.

BUT… does it feel like a deep clean? Not really. I still feel like something’s sitting on my skin afterwards, even if nothing’s visible. And I don’t mean it leaves a residue — more like, I’m not convinced it’s really getting into the pores. After using this, I always go in with a second cleanser, because if I stop here, I break out.

Also, when it comes to mascara or eyeliner — you’ll need something else. This isn’t strong enough to remove waterproof eye makeup unless you rub a lot, which I don’t like doing around the eyes. I’ve gone back to using a separate eye makeup remover for that part.

I do like it for touch-ups or lazy-day cleansing. It’s fast, easy, and feels safe for the skin. But honestly? I don’t think it’s a must-have unless you have super reactive skin or wear very light makeup. I’ll probably finish this bottle, but I don’t feel the urge to repurchase right away.