Sébium H2O - Micellar Water - Facial Cleanser and Makeup Remover - Face Cleanser for Combination to Oily Skin

First off, if you've never used a micellar water/solution before , I strongly recommend giving them a shot. Micellar waters are a soap free non-rinse cleansing solution that gently and effectively removes makeup, dirt, and other debris on the skin by using micelle molecules that, when applied to the skin, encapsulates debris within the molecules which removes it from the skin without stripping and irritating even the most sensitive skin. It's all very scientific. There's a slew of information that you can find on micelle molecules and how they work. Micellar solutions can be used in a number of ways ( i.e. a makeup remover, toner, cleanser) and working them into your skin care routine can really save you a lot of time. After using a whole bottle of the pink version (which is for normal and sensitive skin) I decided to try this green version out (for oily and combination skin) when I needed to reorder because within the last year my skin has become excessively more oily in my T-zone and chin, yet exceptionally dry everywhere else. I really wanted to see what, if any, difference there was between the two. Since I still had a few applications worth in the pink bottle I decided to do a side by side comparison for a few days by using the pink version on one side of my face and using the green on the other. I typically use my micellar solution to remove my makeup and prep my skin for washing and cleansing with either my Murad Time Release Acne and Ant-Aging cleanser, or my Caudalie foaming cleanser. If I'm feeling particularly too lazy/tired, or if I'm not wearing any makeup I'll use it on its own. Both perform the same at successfully removing makeup and dirt, however I found that I had to use more of the pink solution than the green to achieve my desired results. Both are similarly gentle and refreshing and remove eye makeup without struggle or irritation, but again it seemed like the green removed more more quickly than the pink. The pink does tingle more than the green. If you use these solutions you know what I'm talking about. For those of you that don't, I say "tingle" because it's the only word I can think of to describe the sensation. It is not a burning, menthol, or medicated type of tingling. It's not uncomfortable or irritating by any means and is more strongly felt in more sensitive areas or areas that are more clogged than others. Also, it stops pretty quickly and is not felt once the solution has evaporated. I'm assuming that this tingle sensation is in part linked to the encapsulation of debris by the molecules before evaporation. If you've ever eaten Pop Rocks, imagine a gentler, much less extreme version of that sensation on your skin. In my side by side comparison I noticed that the side on which I used the green solution stayed grease-free longer than that of the pink. The green side also feels less taught after drying than the pink. Although, I hadn't noticed any tightness in feeling with the pink version before trying the green and comparing, so the difference is slight yet enough to notice. The pink version is clear, however the green is light blue in color. The ingredients are significantly different. I won't list them all here but I will point out that the pink version has cucumber extract whereas the green has ginkgo biloba extract instead. The green seems to have more ingredients than the pink and is NOT fragrance free like the pink one...BUT despite the fact the pink does not have any ADDED fragrance, it does have a smell. The pink version definitely smells stronger than the fragrance of the green. Oddly enough, the green smells like cucumber and rose. The fragrance of the green version is so slight it's almost unnoticeable upon application which causes me to believe it is included to either counteract any scent caused by an ingredient the pink version does not have, or for those who don't like the way the pink one smells. The pink has a slight tinge of chemical smell but primarily (and this is just what it smells like to me and the best way I can describe it) it smells like dirt. Yep. Dirt. Literal earth. Almost the way dirt smells after it rains. It's not horrible or overly offensive to me personally, it's just much stronger. If you're trying to choose between the two, the added fragrance and the smell of each might be a big determining factor. Another pro for the green is that I paid almost $10 less for the bigger bottle (500 ml) than I ended up paying for the smaller (250 ml) bottle of the pink. I realize this is relative and depends on sellers, availability, and location (the 250ml pink bottle was purchased at $34 before shipping from over sea's). Do I like one more than the other? Not really, although, I think the green version suits my personal skin needs better than the other at this point in time. They both are exceptional at what they do. Micellar solutions have become an integral part of my beauty regiment. These bottles last quite awhile and have removed my need to buy cleansing wipes and other makeup removers, which tend to break me out eventually. I hope this review was helpful to those trying to decide which product is right for you. Everyone's skin and needs are different and to say "this ones better" or "that ones better" as a blanket statement doesn't really help anyone make an informed choice, IMO.

Good for oily skin. Cleans my skin, refreshing and good for pores.

Bioderma micellar water is an essential part of a skincare routine that I have been using for several years now. I am a man with a mixed skin type. Super dry skin after showering and reasonably oily by bedtime. I've never struggled with bad acne, but for the longest time (age ~16-22) I feel like most days I had 1-2 blemishes, usually on my forehead or temple area. I eventually spent a lot of time trying different products - "acne creams" like salicylic acid and stuff never really helped me. Eventually I started doing a double wash with moisturizing every day. In the morning I would wash my face with micellar water (and cotton round of course) then moisturize with Neutrogena Hydroboost Gel-Cream. At night I would 1st wash with micellar water then do a second wash with a gentle cleanser (could be any gentle cleanser but I use hydroboost gentle cleanser) then moisturize again with the Gel-Cream. This routine pretty much gives me clear skin non stop. I may have 1 or 2 blemishes a month but usually nothing very noticeable. Sometimes I get lazy in my skincare routine and I feel like if I even miss 1 or 2 days I can feel a little zit! Honestly I think the Bioderma micellar water is the main reason. I've tried the Garnier micellar water once (because it was on sale or something) and I hate it. It feels sticky and soapy and does not clean my skin as well. Bioderma definitely has the superier micellar water on the market. Of course they do, they invented it!

I bought this at the recommendation of a friend. It doesn't have a tingly feeling when applied - for me anyway. I saw some other reviewers state that but it just felt like a very gentile astringent for me. No stinging/tingly sensation in any way. I noticed results in about a week of continuous use. I put it on a cotton ball and wipe all over my face and neck in the AM and PM and any time I feel like I needed to freshen up. I noticed that I broke out a little bit the first couple of days. Nothing major, just a few small blemishes. Then they quickly went away and my skin showed great improvement. I'm very much a chemical-conscious person when it comes to makeup. I use all organic makeup where I can. I do enjoy applying and wearing makeup but I like not NEEDING it. And this works great for a person like me because I can put it on after the shower and it makes my layered makeup look better. Smaller pores, softer, MUCH smoother skin, and just overall my skin looks brighter (smells good too!). And I can just as easily swipe this on my face and walk out the door without giving it much thought. My skin tone is ever, brighter, even dewy looking. To the point where people have asked me what foundation I'm using even when I'm not wearing any. A little bit goes a long way so overall I think this is a great value!

I bought this after reading about it from an article. It has a light fragrance that smells good. I have combination skin (T-zone oily in summer and some dry areas mixed with oil in winter). My skin does feel hydrated after using this. I do not feel any dryness or oiliness after using it. My skin actually felt smooth. I do not wear much makeup so I cannot really say if it removes makeup well or not. I did have eyeliner other day and it did remove it. When I look at the cotton, there was some brown on it so it does remove some dirt (I'm not sure as well as my other toners though). I do have acne-prone skin and I haven't broken out because of this so that is a good sign. However, since I am not breaking out at the moment, I cannot say if it clears my acne either. I bought this $15 for 100ml, which is quite a lot to me but I was curious. I will have to use it longer to see if I would buy it again. Overall, it is a good product but not "amazing" or a "miracle" yet to me. Time will tell.

I usually don't write reviews for any products I purchase, but this is an exception. I've been using this product for about 3 weeks now, right after washing with a moisturizing foam cleanser. I usually use it for a little extra clean since I feel like my cleanser only cleans the surface of my skin-but this product is amazing because it gives you a really refreshing feeling on your face, it truly feels like my skin can finally breathe. I look forward to using it every night. Since using this product, my breakouts have minimized (not completely gone away, unfortunately), the redness on my cheeks has minimized and skintone has become more even, and my skin actually feels silky smooth and not incredibly dry like before. I've also noticed a decrease in how oily my face gets, even in the morning, and a decrease in the blackheads on my nose as well. Lastly, my eyebrow area was severely red for WEEKS due to waxing and I had really ugly whiteheads popping up everywhere. Since using this product, it has soothed the red skin and that area is much less red. These are probably not the effects of this product alone since I'm sure my cleanser is also aiding the process, however this is a really, really good cleanser. If you have really really dry and dirty/oily skin like I did, definitely pair this with a gentle moisturizing cleanser and you'll see the difference. It's like water for your skin, only better. I've been getting my brother to use it too, let's see how it goes. Definitely recommend this product!

Oh yeah! I have been looking for a good cleanser/makeup remover for a LONG time and I have tried out a LOT of them from different brands and most of them either leave my face/eyes greasy or irritate my skin causing breakouts...I bought this H20 solution after seeing a video review on youtube. I do not regret it whatsoever. Have been using it for two days and LOVE it. I picked the one for oily skin which I suffer from and boy, this cleanser cleans my face so well yet no ounce of grease. It also does not dry off my skin but leaves it well balanced and feeling FRESH! Yes, it's pricey BUT for the amount and quality you can't find anything better especially in the drugstores. I am familiar with Bioderma brand when I used to live in Europe and it's a very well respected and much used brand. It's made in France so quality is guaranteed. In other words, this is one of the best skin care products I have purchased for a longest time and I plan on sticking to it. You can use this solution to remove your make up then wash your face with the cleanser or if you are not wearing much makeup, wash it first then apply the solution - either way it leaves the skin very well moisturized and feeling clean and soft

I use this every day to wash the daily grime off my face! It doesn’t have a strong smell and the pump makes it so easy to use. I’ve used it for years and rarely have any breakouts. My face is left feeling clean but not stripped and dry.