CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water With Niacinamide Versus Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water With Niacinamide 19 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution 15 ingredients
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CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water With Niacinamide 19 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
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 WaterDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water With Niacinamide 19 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution 15 ingredients
Reviews
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CeraVe Micellar Cleansing Water With Niacinamide 19 ingredients
Bioderma Sébium H2O Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution 15 ingredients
It does a good job with makeup and sunscreen, however it struggles a little bit when removing waterproof mascara. But despite not fully removing it, if you let it sit for a minute it will loosen it up enough for the water-based cleanser to finish the job. I know you're not supposed to rinse a micellar water, but I've always felt better doing a second cleanse afterwards. I also like to let it rest Show more
One of my favorite cleansers!!
