I had the same result with Garnier, too. I found out they're owned by Maybelline and I'm allergic to their makeup, so I always figured that was why, but now that I'm seeing so many people say they had the same result I think it's just a garbage product.
Garnier pink micellar water did not dry me out badly and I thought it was ok, until I tried out Bioderma pink micellar water and I realized just how much Garnier pink micellar water was drying me out in comparison.
On the ingredient list it contains Alcohol Denat, which is known to be drying in certain formulations. I was not attracted to Garneir’s micellar water partly because of this.
I love Bioderma too! I first bought a tiny bottle from a pharmacy in France when I ran out of Garnier, and never looked back. It’s 100 times better for my skin and definitely worth the price.
@@HA13370 She said she can use the Garnier one ... I buy bioderma online for around 6 euro per 500 ml. I wouldn't buy it full price 🤫 and since I don't use it everyday it lasts for ages. I prefer to use oil and cleanser if I wear makeup or sunscreen... 😉
The Avene and the La Roche-Posay micellar waters are really nice and gentle too. I have mild rosacea and super sensitive skin and they work great for me.
Omg i wrote a comment saying i also tried avene and Lrp. Good for you that they work well for your sensitive skin! Unfortunately it stung my skin quite a bit when i used them 😵
Get the Bioderma in the blue lid if you are dry to normal. It’s got focused ingredients for extra hydration. Been a Bioderma fan for years. Like since 2016.
I was going to write the same thing. I been using bioderma for around 8 years now and tried the blue because it was out of stock so I bought the blue one and I definitely prefer that one.
The blue lid bioderma smells like baby wipes. I didn't like it. I bought it many years ago though so I don't know if they changed their scent since. The green lid smells nice but I'm no longer oily skin. Pink is now my go-to.
The garnier waterproof Micellar water in the blue bottle always worked way better on my skin for some reason and seemed more gentle but was better at removing makeup. Doesn’t sting my eyes or skin at all even when wearing contact lenses. The Bioderma one is great but I just couldn’t justify the price for something like that that I go through pretty quickly.
I like the oil infused Garnier micellar water, I find that removes make up - especially around the eyes - so much easier with less irritation compared to the other versions from the same brand.
I may try this one...I don't wear mascara often but I have extra rows of lashes (it's not cute, they poke in all directions but mostly grow straight so I just get a bit more eyelid Def but they shrink my small eyes). I have to use liner at this age to get any true eye definition, and it gets trapped in the lashes, even harder to remove than mascara. I have a wonderful liner collection tho, and maybe Garnier will break it down.
@@montananerd8244 wow I’ve never heard of anything like that before! Is it genetic? Does either of your parents or family have this too? Very interesting:)
@piXie23 my mom has an additional set of lashes but it's not what you think lol, they grow above her natural lash line and look crazy, she plucked them for years before they just stopped growing in.
I really like bioderma too. It melts off the products so much more efficient comparedr to Garnier, which means less wiping and rubbing. I kept the Garnier pump bottle thought because that is hella convenient. 😁
I changed the disposable wipes for washable ones which are less scratchy. Saves my skin so much. Never thought about changing the miscilair water. I think I have found the best combo now. Thanks Robert!
Which washable ones do you like? I bought the Burts bees wipes with micellar water in them for traveling. I don't usually like disposable things, if I can help it, but they were convenient.
@Dineen Serpa not the person you asked, but I also switched over from disposable to washable some time back. They were Judy purchased off of Amazon, nothing special. I picked bamboo over standard cotton as it's more sustainable and I looked at heavily at the reviews for how long the rounds held up through uses and washing etc. I also looked at the laundry instructions, as I wanted the easiest care possible. It didn't take me very long to find what I was looking for and I bought 2 sets of 20 rounds. If they get stained and that bothers you, try some Oxiclean. Took my stains out except on the threading on the edges. I wash and dry my rounds in a small delicates bag to keep them contained.
@@theroyalbugness I always just hand wash them in the sink right after using and then let them air dry in mesh bag that hangs from a rack in my bathroom. I’ve never had an issue with anything staining when I do it this way either. I think I’d end up losing them if I tried washing and drying them in the washer lol
I switched to Pond's cold cream for makeup remover. It's gentle, emulsifies water-insoluable make up, and is a quarter the price of other cream cleansers
I know you aren't wearing mascara in this vid but I do want to mention how amazing this stuff is, even for stubborn waterproof mascara and eyeliner!! it's a godsend product for sure. I use it as makeup remover sometimes, but mostly as a cleansing water in the mornings, and my skin loves me for it
@Robert you have to try the Simple Micellar water if you can find it in that UK. The one in the blue bottle (Hydro boost) is better than the original green bottle but they are both amazing. I recommend it to everyone, I won’t touch another brand for micellar water or face cleanser. It won’t sting your eyes at all, doesn’t make the skin tight, your skin just feels soft and clean. It’s so unbelievably underrated, I hear no one ever talking about it. Incredible for sensitive skin. Garnier is kind of garbage in my opinion, just not gentle on the skin and doesn’t work well. **the blue bottle is hydro boost. It’s gentle and incredible. The clear face wash is all I will use for a gel cleanser. Must buy!
Exactly the same, Robert, exactly the same with me! I dislike Garnier because it not only stung my skin, but also caused tiny painful comedones (breakouts) all over my face. However, the Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water (green cap instead of pink) is something I do use for my lips and eyes at times and it's real good! Clinique's Take the Day off Cleansing Balm is my go-to though, totally melts my makeup inside out. Recently tried the Green Clean Cleansing Balm from Farmacy, and it's so very good too! But way more expensive than Clinique which is already so pricey.
Have you tried the Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet cleansing balm? It is my absolute favorite! It takes off my waterproof eye makeup, is gentle, non-drying, and rinses off well.
Bioderma broke me out pretty consistently everytime i used it, which sucks cuz its more expensive i wanted it to change my life. using the blue garnier works fine for me
Idk, I have naturally combo skin with dry spots on the cheeks, but the micellair water from garnier doesnt sting me on the face, eyes or emphasise my dryness. I have sensitive skin.
Important note...you still have to use cleanser after you use it. To get the gunk off your face. I love Bioderma but it does not get my sweatproof Mascara of my lashes but in the end...nothing really does so its still a very good micellar water
I have been wondering why my skin was so crazy dry and flaky lately... I thought it was either my NYX concealer or the Garnier water, and even though it didn't burn and I usually wash it away with regular water I had the feeling it was something alcohol-related. I still need to do some testing but by what I'm reading it might very well be the micellar water... Also because I was getting flaky on the cheeks too and that's not a place where I usually use concealer. Definitely going to buy another one.
You can also try oils, like jojoba or coconut. They break down make up so fast and they're super hydrating. Then just cleans normally, tone, moisturize, and use SPF.
Yes! I used to used plain coconut oil, but I'm still pretty acnegenic (even at 43 😑), so I had to find something else to use as a first cleanse. That's the *only* downside I found to using coconut oil as a first cleanse/makeup remover--it has a high number comedogenic score and it really seemed to break me out, even being on my face for only a few minutes. I really loved the way coconut oil broke down my makeup so quickly and easily, and the warmth from your skin very quickly turned it from a solid paste into a quite luxurious feeling, thin oil. A few years ago I switched to a cleansing cream by The Face Shop, and I love it.
Its a little misleading to say Garnier micellar water does X and Y. It really depends which Garnier micellar water you're using. They do have a few different versions. I use the one with hyaluronic acid and it doesn't sting or dry out my sensitive, mature skin, even my eyelids. And it takes off waterproof mascara and liner.
I started using the Bioderma after watching your brother's videos. I usually use it in the morning, and sometimes in the evening if I haven't gone anywhere and don't have loads of product and sunscreen on. I don't wear makeup unless on a night out, so can't speak for it's makeup removing abilities, but as a micellar water goes, it's definitely the best one I've tried out.
I remove my makeup with olive oil mixed with a little castor oil. Works like a dream. I also moisturize with jojoba oil. That's my entire beauty routine at 43. My skin started looking clear and even af within a week or 2 of stopping all other products 😁.
Wow really? Im 41 and just really started trying face care routines lol. So im really interested in this. What do u cleanse with if u dont mind me asking?
@@DanielleGarcia-qi2si I'm like you and didn't start until later, too. I think I was 39 or 40 before I gave a f*ck 😂. To cleanse I used the olive oil and castor oil, too. That's honestly all I do. Cleanse with that, moisturize with jojoba oil. I'll probably add in some vitaminnc serum later and maybe eventually start using retinol, but fir now I just use the oils and make sure I wear sunscreen. I think it all gave my skin barrier a break and my face just chilled out and likes the healing properties of the oils. Hope this was helpful 😊.
@@Dwaekki0325 sure. But some people find that coconut oil can clog their pores or cause breakouts. It never caused my breakouts (I used to use it to moisturize), but it did clog my pores a bit and didn't do anything to even out my skin tone. I think it's down to trial and error to see what oil(s) work best for you 😊.
I agree, I used Garnier too but my face felt like it was kinda burning a little and my eyes hurt. I got rid of it and used bioderma. It’s far less abrasive on the skin. It’s soft and gentle around the delicate eye area and leaves the skin soft and skin clean. I also don’t get breakouts after it. I always do a double cleans after a take make up off. Just to be sure I have it all off. I use cotton pads soaked in bioderma on my eyes first to break down the eye make up. Cotton buds to remove any eye make up left. You can really get in to the base of the eyelashes. I hate make up on my pillowcases lol 😂
I received a full size bottle of Bioderma in a Glossy Box over a year ago. I had another micellar water open, so it took me a while to get around to using it. I can't live without it now. I have slightly sensitive skin and the older I get, the more dry I feel. Bioderma for sensitive skin is my go-to micellar water. I am so glad to see it getting some praise and recognition. ❤
I use this to take makeup off with a reusable cotton round and that usually removes all of my makeup because reusable cotton rounds have a larger surface area. Then I go in with a second reusable cotton round to cleanse my skin sort of like a double cleanse and all of the gunk on my face is gone. Doing this doesn’t break me out. RINSE OFF THE MICELLAR WATER. OMG this changed the game for me when I started rinsing the micellar water off my face, because they’re always marketed saying “don’t need to rinse off.”
I've been using Albolene. I didn't like it at first because it doesn't "melt" like a cleansing balm does. I stuck with it because it does the job, it's gentle, and it's affordable. A 12oz jar costs $20 usd and a little goes a long way. If you wear makeup daily that one jar will last you 6 months.
I've been using this stuff for like 10 years now, and I'll never stop using it. It's such a good product, and affordable too. One bottle lasts me a long, long time. One way to make using micellar water more eco-friendly is by using reusable cotton rounds (or better yet, bamboo or something more sustainable) that you can wash in the laundry. :)
The garnier one doesn't sting my eyes but it looks and feels less effective and leaves some sort of film behind. Bioderma is always my choice. I highly recommend the blue/green cap one, for oily skin, to use in the morning time.
I use Vichy Micellar water. It comes from the famous Vichy spa in France, full of trace minerals that nourish the skin. Gentle and thorough. I buy it and other Vichy products from Walgreens. Their spray water in a can is life changing. Keep it in the fridge for a cool burst of mineral freshness. My dog loves it too.
I really like the Garnier Rose Water Micellar Water. Gentle on your skin, subtle fragrance and doesn’t leave your skin feeling right. Oh and it’s affordable!
Essano makes a nice rosewater one too. A cheaper alternative to bioderma or essano are the Pacifica ones, I've had luck with those as someone with dry skin.
I've had the same experience! The sensitive skin garnier micellar water burns when I used it! But the bioderma one never does. I love it. I looked at the ingredients and they are completely different products
Agreed! I’ve tried to use garnier bc it’s cheaper many times but I always end up tossing it and going back to bioderma. Not another micellar water I’d prefer over bioderma :)
I was introduced to Bioderma back sometime between 2008-2010 by Pixiwoo (the sisters behind Real Techniques who were some of the OG beauty RUclipsrs). I found it in my local drugstore and I’ve literally been using it (the one with the pink cap called SensiBio, specifically for sensitive skin, which is the same one in this video) for literally at least 12 years. My mom uses it too. It’s literally the only micellar water I’ll use. The general public, including myself, really didn’t know what “micellar water” was back then. Most makeup removers were either those oil ones you shake up or makeup wipes. This changed the game for me. It’s one of my holy grail products. It feels, looks, smells like water but soft and soothing water that gently cleanses skin and removes a good amount of makeup, oil, and dirt without being stripping or irritating in the least.. I’m so glad you love it too, Robert. ❤️❤️❤️
I also noticed that using micellar water before applying a prescription like epiduo (benzoyl peroxide+ Adapalene) isn't a good Idea. I don't know if it's because removing makeup with it is a bit more drying & irritating than oilcleansers or if it's due to some of the surfactants remaining on the skin & makeing some sort of a reaction. I tried cutting on some time while traveling & it was a huuugeee mistake 😅
I love Bioderma, another one I use constantly for lazy cleansing is the one for TonyMoly! I can't recommend the two enough. The TonyMoly one also has helped with my small breakouts and hormone breakouts. My skin always feels great when I used it.
I bought them for the first time in france because i happened to be in france and it’s cheaper there (obviously lmao). I also got myself Avene and LRP. Other than that, i have tried garnier and probably nivea as well. Gosh, Bioderma is the goat when it comes to micellar water. I’m never using other brands!
Garnier works great for me! I wash it off and since I have eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis I use heavy moisturizers. Tbh, I also can’t afford expensive so I’d best make it work.
I have seborrheic dermatitis and the Garnier one is the only thing I can put on my face without causing a rash, I tried the Bioderma one to compare and it did take off my makeup easier but it stung so bad and left my skin so dry. I like how the Garnier one is more slick and then I top it off with CeraVe moisturizing cream. I’m not complaining cause the Garnier one is significantly cheaper!
Bioderma is the GOAT! My personal fave is the Hydrobio line (blue lid), it's perfect for my rosacea sensitive and thirsty skin. It's also great for those low days when I don't have energy to do skincare. Garnier doesn't even remove eye makeup, it's just crap.
I have been using Garnier for a few years and never stung on my eyes, but let me say that I not sensitive to anything, thankfully. Garnier has worked wonderfully for me and even during the winter months, when my skin gets quite dry (even while living in a tropical island) doesn’t get my skin dryer than what is supposed to be. I use the pink one for daily use (and for before my skincare routine before bed) and the blue one when I wear heavy makeup… I even removed my hair dye stains with it hahaha
i use the L'oreal micellar water it also wiped my makeup with no problem i only do natural makeup so i dont really know how it works with full makeup but i absolutely love it
Bioderma will be always the queen of micellar waters ! I tried other ones ( to save a bit money , but wasted money instead ) but they all hurt my skin as well !
oil cleaners work so much better and require no scratchy cotton rounds! Use dry hands to massage oil into full face and eyes then add water to lather and rinse. Done, no rubbing or friction that ages the eyes 🥰
I always use Garnier Micellar water for removing makeup. Yes, bioderma is really good, but it's not widely available where I live. Thankfully I never had any problems while using Garnier.
Where I am (midwest US; city with population of one million people) I can't find Bioderma anywhere, either, and if I'm going to shop online, I'm getting a quality K- or J-beauty cleansing water rather than something like Bioderma! I've tried the water that Robert mentions as well as the Bioderma Hydrabio water, and both left me feeling a bit...greasy. Even though I use cleansing water strictly as a pre-cleanse--I never leave it on, and I always do a second cleanse--I still don't want a cleansing water that leaves me feeling less than clean. The Bioderma waters almost left the feeling on my skin of having just applied a dry oil! To be honest, I liked the few Garnier waters I've tried better than the Bioderma waters...different strokes for different folks 😋👋
I normally use the vitamin C garnier micellar water, works great for me. It stings my eyes when it gets in there but otherwise it works just fine and doesn’t irritate my skin or leave it dry. I suppose it just a matter of skin type rather than brand.
THANK YOU dear Robert ❣️🥰👍🍀 I use Garnier with the light/white Top with Rose-Water and the other One with the pink-red Top. I doesn't feel a real Difference. But If your Expierience is like as you said I will change my Micellar Water , too! Normally I do the 2 Steps Cleansing, Micellar I use only If I doesn't wear anything, only Moisturizer and SPF. And it works till now excellent. But If Bioderma is' better and more mild ....i will change to it!
I used to use the garnier micellar water until I realised it contained alcohol. Simple micellar water is alcohol free, works brilliantly and is great for sensitive skin.
Omg thank you for doing this short, I use the garnier one and it sometimes burns my eyes also, they would get red and it dries up my skin if I use enough of it to remove all of my makeup, I deff gotta check out that other brand because I have combo skin with more dry areas than oily ones so I need something that won’t cause it to get drier than it already tends to get
I found Thayer's witch hazel works even better than the micellar waters! It actually cleared my skin & moisturized my dry spots?!?! It was an accident so I used the witch hazel face spray on a wipe to remove my makeup until my cleaner came in.... I will now never use anything else. I don't know what's in that stuff, but Thayer's witch hazel face spray reduced my under eye puffiness more than any eye cream?!?! It's beyond ridic, and again I don't know how or why but give it a try, it's a miracle.
Agreed! I was on the same Garnier MW train for, like, ever. Then I finally said ef it, I will spend the FEW Xtra bucks on Bioderma. And there has been no looking back. No amount of coupons Garnier can send me will are worth the price of happier, healthier skin with Bioderma.
my skin kinda loves the Garnier micellar rose water : > Regular one suits me fine too. I've never had side effects like tightness or stinging/pain. Products sometimes work differently person to person - just like how beauty gurus 10 years ago loved lemon juice and st. ives apricot scrub but it ruined my skin LOL
100% agree :) The Garnier one is not bad at all but I also think that Bioderma is a lot softer around the eyes and my skin doesn't feel tight at all afterwards. A tip for people who live in Germany: Bioderma is pretty expensive in Germany so I order mine from a french pharmacy since it is cheaper in France :) (I order from cocooncenter but I am sure there are many more)
Garnier dried my skin out terribly. Switched to the Bioderma and it’s like night and day.
Same!!
I'm not glad that we had the same bad experience with Garnier but I am glad to hear someone else say it and now I know they are not all the same. 🥰
I had the same result with Garnier, too. I found out they're owned by Maybelline and I'm allergic to their makeup, so I always figured that was why, but now that I'm seeing so many people say they had the same result I think it's just a garbage product.
Garnier pink micellar water did not dry me out badly and I thought it was ok, until I tried out Bioderma pink micellar water and I realized just how much Garnier pink micellar water was drying me out in comparison.
On the ingredient list it contains Alcohol Denat, which is known to be drying in certain formulations. I was not attracted to Garneir’s micellar water partly because of this.
I love Bioderma too! I first bought a tiny bottle from a pharmacy in France when I ran out of Garnier, and never looked back. It’s 100 times better for my skin and definitely worth the price.
The garnier one doesn't sting for me but the nivea ones do,even the sensitive skin one. Unfortunately,Bioderma is out of my budget.
Same! I am fighting through with it until the bottle is finished but it's a long sting-y way for a 400ml bottle😩
You can find it online for 7 Euro for 500 ml.
At least in Italy 😊
Same!
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She said she can use the Garnier one ...
I buy bioderma online for around 6 euro per 500 ml. I wouldn't buy it full price 🤫 and since I don't use it everyday it lasts for ages. I prefer to use oil and cleanser if I wear makeup or sunscreen... 😉
Same
The Avene and the La Roche-Posay micellar waters are really nice and gentle too. I have mild rosacea and super sensitive skin and they work great for me.
Omg i wrote a comment saying i also tried avene and Lrp. Good for you that they work well for your sensitive skin! Unfortunately it stung my skin quite a bit when i used them 😵
My friend loves the one from la roche posay, all others cause her irritation
P-posay?
Get the Bioderma in the blue lid if you are dry to normal. It’s got focused ingredients for extra hydration. Been a Bioderma fan for years. Like since 2016.
I was going to write the same thing. I been using bioderma for around 8 years now and tried the blue because it was out of stock so I bought the blue one and I definitely prefer that one.
It's great. I got a big bottle in a subscription box. It's fantastic.
Wt about dry to combination? I wanna remove silicon based water resistant sunscreen. Also tell how about simple micellar water too
The blue lid bioderma smells like baby wipes. I didn't like it. I bought it many years ago though so I don't know if they changed their scent since. The green lid smells nice but I'm no longer oily skin. Pink is now my go-to.
The garnier waterproof Micellar water in the blue bottle always worked way better on my skin for some reason and seemed more gentle but was better at removing makeup. Doesn’t sting my eyes or skin at all even when wearing contact lenses. The Bioderma one is great but I just couldn’t justify the price for something like that that I go through pretty quickly.
I agree! I use the blue bottle and it's really nice!
Your brother is the reason I switched from garnier to bioderma micellar a year or so ago and it’s been a game changer! Totally agree!
I like the oil infused Garnier micellar water, I find that removes make up - especially around the eyes - so much easier with less irritation compared to the other versions from the same brand.
I may try this one...I don't wear mascara often but I have extra rows of lashes (it's not cute, they poke in all directions but mostly grow straight so I just get a bit more eyelid Def but they shrink my small eyes). I have to use liner at this age to get any true eye definition, and it gets trapped in the lashes, even harder to remove than mascara. I have a wonderful liner collection tho, and maybe Garnier will break it down.
This is very true! It works wonders when I use heavy makeup. The pink one I use to prep the skin and before my skincare routine before bed.
@@montananerd8244 wow I’ve never heard of anything like that before! Is it genetic? Does either of your parents or family have this too? Very interesting:)
I use this one and it is amazing and my skin feels so nourished after.
@piXie23 my mom has an additional set of lashes but it's not what you think lol, they grow above her natural lash line and look crazy, she plucked them for years before they just stopped growing in.
Yes! The Bioderma one is great for sensitive skin and for contact lense wearers. LOVE it!
I really like bioderma too. It melts off the products so much more efficient comparedr to Garnier, which means less wiping and rubbing. I kept the Garnier pump bottle thought because that is hella convenient. 😁
Ty
This is a great short! I also loved hearing James discuss this product and why it works so well on your pod🙂.
I changed the disposable wipes for washable ones which are less scratchy. Saves my skin so much. Never thought about changing the miscilair water. I think I have found the best combo now. Thanks Robert!
Which washable ones do you like? I bought the Burts bees wipes with micellar water in them for traveling. I don't usually like disposable things, if I can help it, but they were convenient.
@Dineen Serpa not the person you asked, but I also switched over from disposable to washable some time back. They were Judy purchased off of Amazon, nothing special. I picked bamboo over standard cotton as it's more sustainable and I looked at heavily at the reviews for how long the rounds held up through uses and washing etc. I also looked at the laundry instructions, as I wanted the easiest care possible. It didn't take me very long to find what I was looking for and I bought 2 sets of 20 rounds. If they get stained and that bothers you, try some Oxiclean. Took my stains out except on the threading on the edges. I wash and dry my rounds in a small delicates bag to keep them contained.
@@theroyalbugness I always just hand wash them in the sink right after using and then let them air dry in mesh bag that hangs from a rack in my bathroom. I’ve never had an issue with anything staining when I do it this way either. I think I’d end up losing them if I tried washing and drying them in the washer lol
Can we use cloth instead? Pls clarify
The blue cap micellar water is the best. I use it around the eyes to take off eyeliner and mascara. Works really well.
I switched to Pond's cold cream for makeup remover. It's gentle, emulsifies water-insoluable make up, and is a quarter the price of other cream cleansers
I used to use it, as it was one of the few things I could afford. Maybe I will go back to it.
I know you aren't wearing mascara in this vid but I do want to mention how amazing this stuff is, even for stubborn waterproof mascara and eyeliner!! it's a godsend product for sure. I use it as makeup remover sometimes, but mostly as a cleansing water in the mornings, and my skin loves me for it
I use it every morning to cleanse! For over a year now!
@Robert you have to try the Simple Micellar water if you can find it in that UK. The one in the blue bottle (Hydro boost) is better than the original green bottle but they are both amazing. I recommend it to everyone, I won’t touch another brand for micellar water or face cleanser. It won’t sting your eyes at all, doesn’t make the skin tight, your skin just feels soft and clean. It’s so unbelievably underrated, I hear no one ever talking about it. Incredible for sensitive skin. Garnier is kind of garbage in my opinion, just not gentle on the skin and doesn’t work well.
**the blue bottle is hydro boost. It’s gentle and incredible. The clear face wash is all I will use for a gel cleanser. Must buy!
Their Atoderm body cleansing oil is fantastic too.
The Garnier uses about twice as much besides being stingy. Bioderma Sensitive is great!
Absolutely! The sensitive one is my GO-TO. 😊
Exactly the same, Robert, exactly the same with me! I dislike Garnier because it not only stung my skin, but also caused tiny painful comedones (breakouts) all over my face. However, the Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water (green cap instead of pink) is something I do use for my lips and eyes at times and it's real good! Clinique's Take the Day off Cleansing Balm is my go-to though, totally melts my makeup inside out. Recently tried the Green Clean Cleansing Balm from Farmacy, and it's so very good too! But way more expensive than Clinique which is already so pricey.
Have you tried the Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet cleansing balm? It is my absolute favorite! It takes off my waterproof eye makeup, is gentle, non-drying, and rinses off well.
The blue one is my fav!
Bioderma broke me out pretty consistently everytime i used it, which sucks cuz its more expensive i wanted it to change my life. using the blue garnier works fine for me
Idk, I have naturally combo skin with dry spots on the cheeks, but the micellair water from garnier doesnt sting me on the face, eyes or emphasise my dryness. I have sensitive skin.
I love the Bioderma one. Especially the lid!!
Bioderma is simply the best! So gentle on sensitive skin and it takes off eye make up and sunscreen so well! Love it!
I love the Bioderma one, it's very gentle. ❤
I swear by bioderma products! I recommend them to everyone. They are extremely affordable and their products just work.
Simple makeup removing micellar water is amazing. That's my go to. I even use it to do a gentle cleanse of my face in the morning.
Which is better simple or bioderma
I have very sensitive skin and the simple micellar is perfect for me
I got sensibio serum in a beauty box and I’ve been hooked ever since. The entire range is so damn nourishing
Important note...you still have to use cleanser after you use it. To get the gunk off your face. I love Bioderma but it does not get my sweatproof Mascara of my lashes but in the end...nothing really does so its still a very good micellar water
I have been wondering why my skin was so crazy dry and flaky lately... I thought it was either my NYX concealer or the Garnier water, and even though it didn't burn and I usually wash it away with regular water I had the feeling it was something alcohol-related. I still need to do some testing but by what I'm reading it might very well be the micellar water... Also because I was getting flaky on the cheeks too and that's not a place where I usually use concealer. Definitely going to buy another one.
You can also try oils, like jojoba or coconut. They break down make up so fast and they're super hydrating. Then just cleans normally, tone, moisturize, and use SPF.
Yes! I used to used plain coconut oil, but I'm still pretty acnegenic (even at 43 😑), so I had to find something else to use as a first cleanse. That's the *only* downside I found to using coconut oil as a first cleanse/makeup remover--it has a high number comedogenic score and it really seemed to break me out, even being on my face for only a few minutes. I really loved the way coconut oil broke down my makeup so quickly and easily, and the warmth from your skin very quickly turned it from a solid paste into a quite luxurious feeling, thin oil. A few years ago I switched to a cleansing cream by The Face Shop, and I love it.
Its a little misleading to say Garnier micellar water does X and Y. It really depends which Garnier micellar water you're using. They do have a few different versions. I use the one with hyaluronic acid and it doesn't sting or dry out my sensitive, mature skin, even my eyelids. And it takes off waterproof mascara and liner.
Bioderm is excellent. No stinging, greasy residue, blurry eyes due to oiliness. Thanks!!!
I started using the Bioderma after watching your brother's videos. I usually use it in the morning, and sometimes in the evening if I haven't gone anywhere and don't have loads of product and sunscreen on. I don't wear makeup unless on a night out, so can't speak for it's makeup removing abilities, but as a micellar water goes, it's definitely the best one I've tried out.
I remove my makeup with olive oil mixed with a little castor oil. Works like a dream. I also moisturize with jojoba oil. That's my entire beauty routine at 43. My skin started looking clear and even af within a week or 2 of stopping all other products 😁.
Wow really? Im 41 and just really started trying face care routines lol. So im really interested in this. What do u cleanse with if u dont mind me asking?
@@DanielleGarcia-qi2si I'm like you and didn't start until later, too. I think I was 39 or 40 before I gave a f*ck 😂. To cleanse I used the olive oil and castor oil, too. That's honestly all I do. Cleanse with that, moisturize with jojoba oil. I'll probably add in some vitaminnc serum later and maybe eventually start using retinol, but fir now I just use the oils and make sure I wear sunscreen. I think it all gave my skin barrier a break and my face just chilled out and likes the healing properties of the oils. Hope this was helpful 😊.
Hiii can i use coconut oil to remove makeup👀
@@Dwaekki0325 sure. But some people find that coconut oil can clog their pores or cause breakouts. It never caused my breakouts (I used to use it to moisturize), but it did clog my pores a bit and didn't do anything to even out my skin tone. I think it's down to trial and error to see what oil(s) work best for you 😊.
@@Elvira-k3r oh okayy thanks for replying❤️🩹
I agree, I used Garnier too but my face felt like it was kinda burning a little and my eyes hurt. I got rid of it and used bioderma. It’s far less abrasive on the skin. It’s soft and gentle around the delicate eye area and leaves the skin soft and skin clean. I also don’t get breakouts after it. I always do a double cleans after a take make up off. Just to be sure I have it all off. I use cotton pads soaked in bioderma on my eyes first to break down the eye make up. Cotton buds to remove any eye make up left. You can really get in to the base of the eyelashes. I hate make up on my pillowcases lol 😂
Bioderma products are the best! I’m using it for 19 years now! It helped me with my teenage acne as well back in the day.
I received a full size bottle of Bioderma in a Glossy Box over a year ago. I had another micellar water open, so it took me a while to get around to using it. I can't live without it now. I have slightly sensitive skin and the older I get, the more dry I feel. Bioderma for sensitive skin is my go-to micellar water. I am so glad to see it getting some praise and recognition. ❤
I use this to take makeup off with a reusable cotton round and that usually removes all of my makeup because reusable cotton rounds have a larger surface area. Then I go in with a second reusable cotton round to cleanse my skin sort of like a double cleanse and all of the gunk on my face is gone. Doing this doesn’t break me out. RINSE OFF THE MICELLAR WATER. OMG this changed the game for me when I started rinsing the micellar water off my face, because they’re always marketed saying “don’t need to rinse off.”
I love this one too and the Burt’s Bees one is even more natural!
Love bioderma products, recently diagnosed with psoriasis and it’s so gentle.
I've been using Albolene. I didn't like it at first because it doesn't "melt" like a cleansing balm does. I stuck with it because it does the job, it's gentle, and it's affordable. A 12oz jar costs $20 usd and a little goes a long way. If you wear makeup daily that one jar will last you 6 months.
Bioderma is the best. I have used it for about 5 years now and I’ll never go back. So gentle and it gets everything off.☺️
The Bioderma’s SPF for sensitive skin it’s great too!
I've been using this stuff for like 10 years now, and I'll never stop using it. It's such a good product, and affordable too. One bottle lasts me a long, long time. One way to make using micellar water more eco-friendly is by using reusable cotton rounds (or better yet, bamboo or something more sustainable) that you can wash in the laundry. :)
I use Bioderma in the blue bottle. Best one ever!
I really like Niveas! It takes waterproof mascara off with zero irritation, and super fast! It doesn't dry out my skin, it's great!
I use oil cleanser to remove my makeup. Less scrubbing and no dryness. A must for sensitive skin.
the blue garnier one is good, the pink was insanely drying for me
The garnier one doesn't sting my eyes but it looks and feels less effective and leaves some sort of film behind.
Bioderma is always my choice. I highly recommend the blue/green cap one, for oily skin, to use in the morning time.
I stopped wearing makeup for a while become I despised removing it at the end of the day. Bioderma changed all of this. It's a lifesaver.
I use Vichy Micellar water. It comes from the famous Vichy spa in France, full of trace minerals that nourish the skin. Gentle and thorough. I buy it and other Vichy products from Walgreens. Their spray water in a can is life changing. Keep it in the fridge for a cool burst of mineral freshness. My dog loves it too.
I have found that Simple brand micellar water is also gentle around the eye area.
This product changed my life. I suffered so bad with dry eye then I found this and I haven’t had bad eyes for years now. Love love love bioderma ❤️❤️
I really like the Garnier Rose Water Micellar Water. Gentle on your skin, subtle fragrance and doesn’t leave your skin feeling right. Oh and it’s affordable!
Essano makes a nice rosewater one too. A cheaper alternative to bioderma or essano are the Pacifica ones, I've had luck with those as someone with dry skin.
I found a huge bottle of this at costco once! I love it for removing my eye makeup that way glitter and mascara doesn't get in my eyes as much.
I've had the same experience! The sensitive skin garnier micellar water burns when I used it! But the bioderma one never does. I love it. I looked at the ingredients and they are completely different products
Garnier Rose Water one is nice and gives the same glow what usually acids would give
Agreed! I’ve tried to use garnier bc it’s cheaper many times but I always end up tossing it and going back to bioderma. Not another micellar water I’d prefer over bioderma :)
Bioderma for life. Now its part of my skincare everyday. Love it♥️♥️♥️
Burt’s Bees micellar water is great too! I love that stuff
Honestly garnier micellar water is so good if u use it how its supposed to like eye makeup remover for the eyes n cleanser for the skin
I was introduced to Bioderma back sometime between 2008-2010 by Pixiwoo (the sisters behind Real Techniques who were some of the OG beauty RUclipsrs). I found it in my local drugstore and I’ve literally been using it (the one with the pink cap called SensiBio, specifically for sensitive skin, which is the same one in this video) for literally at least 12 years. My mom uses it too. It’s literally the only micellar water I’ll use. The general public, including myself, really didn’t know what “micellar water” was back then. Most makeup removers were either those oil ones you shake up or makeup wipes. This changed the game for me. It’s one of my holy grail products. It feels, looks, smells like water but soft and soothing water that gently cleanses skin and removes a good amount of makeup, oil, and dirt without being stripping or irritating in the least.. I’m so glad you love it too, Robert. ❤️❤️❤️
I also noticed that using micellar water before applying a prescription like epiduo (benzoyl peroxide+ Adapalene) isn't a good Idea. I don't know if it's because removing makeup with it is a bit more drying & irritating than oilcleansers or if it's due to some of the surfactants remaining on the skin & makeing some sort of a reaction. I tried cutting on some time while traveling & it was a huuugeee mistake 😅
IDK if it's the same recommendation, but my Cleo-T actually recommends to apply to face when slightly dampened from a toner 🤷♀️
I love Bioderma, another one I use constantly for lazy cleansing is the one for TonyMoly! I can't recommend the two enough. The TonyMoly one also has helped with my small breakouts and hormone breakouts. My skin always feels great when I used it.
I bought them for the first time in france because i happened to be in france and it’s cheaper there (obviously lmao). I also got myself Avene and LRP. Other than that, i have tried garnier and probably nivea as well. Gosh, Bioderma is the goat when it comes to micellar water. I’m never using other brands!
Bioderma and simple are good!! Works well for sensitive skin
Thank You Bro😊 for honest review.
Love bioderma too!
I changed from Garnier to La roche posay and there's a lot of difference! will try Bioderma as well to see!
Garnier works great for me! I wash it off and since I have eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis I use heavy moisturizers. Tbh, I also can’t afford expensive so I’d best make it work.
I have seborrheic dermatitis and the Garnier one is the only thing I can put on my face without causing a rash, I tried the Bioderma one to compare and it did take off my makeup easier but it stung so bad and left my skin so dry. I like how the Garnier one is more slick and then I top it off with CeraVe moisturizing cream. I’m not complaining cause the Garnier one is significantly cheaper!
@@beingashope yesssss you get it! Garnier also does my waterproof mascara the best. I work 12-hr nursing shifts. My makeup gotta be steel. Lol
I use Garniers Rose Micellar water as a toner
Bioderma is the GOAT! My personal fave is the Hydrobio line (blue lid), it's perfect for my rosacea sensitive and thirsty skin. It's also great for those low days when I don't have energy to do skincare. Garnier doesn't even remove eye makeup, it's just crap.
Bioderma is the same price as the garnier one!! Thank you for the recommendation
They have the big ones at Costco! Love these
Bioderma has a great product line
The garnier one works wonders for me, I love it!! The bioderma one however, was awful for my skin and I broke out so bad after using it
I have been using Garnier for a few years and never stung on my eyes, but let me say that I not sensitive to anything, thankfully. Garnier has worked wonderfully for me and even during the winter months, when my skin gets quite dry (even while living in a tropical island) doesn’t get my skin dryer than what is supposed to be. I use the pink one for daily use (and for before my skincare routine before bed) and the blue one when I wear heavy makeup… I even removed my hair dye stains with it hahaha
Garnier breaks me out! I love Bioderma!!
i use the L'oreal micellar water it also wiped my makeup with no problem i only do natural makeup so i dont really know how it works with full makeup but i absolutely love it
Bioderma will be always the queen of micellar waters ! I tried other ones ( to save a bit money , but wasted money instead ) but they all hurt my skin as well !
oil cleaners work so much better and require no scratchy cotton rounds! Use dry hands to massage oil into full face and eyes then add water to lather and rinse. Done, no rubbing or friction that ages the eyes 🥰
Okay i just picked up the Bioderma one the other day and its genuinely so good. Removed my eye makeup so so easily
I always use Garnier Micellar water for removing makeup. Yes, bioderma is really good, but it's not widely available where I live.
Thankfully I never had any problems while using Garnier.
Where I am (midwest US; city with population of one million people) I can't find Bioderma anywhere, either, and if I'm going to shop online, I'm getting a quality K- or J-beauty cleansing water rather than something like Bioderma! I've tried the water that Robert mentions as well as the Bioderma Hydrabio water, and both left me feeling a bit...greasy. Even though I use cleansing water strictly as a pre-cleanse--I never leave it on, and I always do a second cleanse--I still don't want a cleansing water that leaves me feeling less than clean. The Bioderma waters almost left the feeling on my skin of having just applied a dry oil! To be honest, I liked the few Garnier waters I've tried better than the Bioderma waters...different strokes for different folks 😋👋
The pink one does that to me too but the blue cap one removes makeup so much better and dirt and no ouch. Try it i promise you will love it.
Just like dat you look absolutely perfect without makeup
I normally use the vitamin C garnier micellar water, works great for me. It stings my eyes when it gets in there but otherwise it works just fine and doesn’t irritate my skin or leave it dry. I suppose it just a matter of skin type rather than brand.
LOVE bioderma micellar water!! It’s the OG!! I have dry skin so I always grabbed the hydrating one :)
THANK YOU dear Robert ❣️🥰👍🍀
I use Garnier with the light/white Top with Rose-Water and the other One with the pink-red Top. I doesn't feel a real Difference.
But If your Expierience is like as you said I will change my Micellar Water , too!
Normally I do the 2 Steps Cleansing, Micellar I use only If I doesn't wear anything, only Moisturizer and SPF. And it works till now excellent.
But If Bioderma is' better and more mild ....i will change to it!
I used to use the garnier micellar water until I realised it contained alcohol. Simple micellar water is alcohol free, works brilliantly and is great for sensitive skin.
I actually started with bioderma and it stung my eyes, and was a bit harsh on my skin. La Rochay Posay has a micellar water that's much better.
Omg thank you for doing this short, I use the garnier one and it sometimes burns my eyes also, they would get red and it dries up my skin if I use enough of it to remove all of my makeup, I deff gotta check out that other brand because I have combo skin with more dry areas than oily ones so I need something that won’t cause it to get drier than it already tends to get
I have atopy and eczema, I always use micellar water from Bioderma! I have never experienced an allergy with it in 5 years
and i also hate oil cleansers my sensory issues go crazy 😩
I found Thayer's witch hazel works even better than the micellar waters! It actually cleared my skin & moisturized my dry spots?!?! It was an accident so I used the witch hazel face spray on a wipe to remove my makeup until my cleaner came in.... I will now never use anything else. I don't know what's in that stuff, but Thayer's witch hazel face spray reduced my under eye puffiness more than any eye cream?!?! It's beyond ridic, and again I don't know how or why but give it a try, it's a miracle.
Agreed! I was on the same Garnier MW train for, like, ever. Then I finally said ef it, I will spend the FEW Xtra bucks on Bioderma. And there has been no looking back. No amount of coupons Garnier can send me will are worth the price of happier, healthier skin with Bioderma.
my skin kinda loves the Garnier micellar rose water : > Regular one suits me fine too. I've never had side effects like tightness or stinging/pain. Products sometimes work differently person to person - just like how beauty gurus 10 years ago loved lemon juice and st. ives apricot scrub but it ruined my skin LOL
I used the bioderma sebum green cap one and I truly enjoy it. Used it for a year now
This combined with the bioderma cleansing oil, can't find a better combo ❤️❤️❤️
100% agree :) The Garnier one is not bad at all but I also think that Bioderma is a lot softer around the eyes and my skin doesn't feel tight at all afterwards. A tip for people who live in Germany: Bioderma is pretty expensive in Germany so I order mine from a french pharmacy since it is cheaper in France :) (I order from cocooncenter but I am sure there are many more)