Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Face Cleansing Oil Versus Bioderma Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water
Updated on September 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Face Cleansing Oil 12 ingredients
Bioderma Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Face Cleansing Oil 12 ingredients
Bioderma Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Face Cleansing Oil 12 ingredients
Bioderma Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water 15 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Face Cleansing Oil 12 ingredients
I do not really enjoy using this product; I occasionally use it, but only when washing my face in the shower. The oil does a good job of removing make-up, mascara, and sunscreen, but I did find that it requires a thorough follow-up with a foaming cleanser to completely remove any residue left behind (the reason I do not enjoy using this). I did not experience any breakouts or irritation.
A cleansing oil that did not trigger my acne-prone skin. Leaves the skin smooth and soothed afterwards.
Bioderma Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water 15 ingredients
Unfortunately, as with almost every micellar water, it started breaking me out in the long run... tiny pimples and clogged pores. Please wash your face after using it. Otherwise, all you’re doing is smearing the dirt all over your face.
I’ll simply never be a fan of micellar water and cotton wipes. Even when I tried washing it off, it just ended up drying out my skin.
Hands down, my favorite micellar cleanser. I use it every morning to start my skin care routine. It gently cleans off my heavy nighttime products and leaves the perfect base for the rest of my morning routine.
It also works well at removing any residual eye makeup that I missed after my nighttime cleanse.
