Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
The original micellar water — invented by Bioderma in 1991, now used by hundreds of millions worldwide. The pink bottle that changed skincare forever.
✚100% authentic — sourced directly from French authorized distributors. Verified by our licensed pharmacists in Nice.
Description
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The bottle that started a revolution. One sold every few seconds, somewhere in the world.
Before micellar water, removing makeup meant soap, water, and friction — none of which are kind to sensitive skin. In 1991, Bioderma’s research lab in Aix-en-Provence changed everything. They created Sensibio H2O: a no-rinse cleansing solution inspired by the skin’s own cell membrane, gentle enough to use on the most reactive skin without irritation, redness, or stripping.
Today, #BiodermaH2O has hundreds of millions of views on TikTok. Makeup artists carry it backstage at Fashion Week. Dermatologists recommend it to patients with eczema, rosacea, and post-procedure skin. And tourists visiting France make a beeline for the pharmacy specifically to stock up on the large 500ml bottle — which costs a fraction of what resellers charge abroad.
What Makes It Different
Sensibio H2O is not just water with detergent. Its formula is built around micelles — tiny spherical molecules whose outer layer mimics the phospholipids naturally found in your skin’s cell membrane. This means the micelles don’t strip, irritate, or disrupt your skin’s protective barrier as they clean. They simply attract impurities, oils, and makeup, hold them in suspension, and get wiped away with a cotton pad. No rinsing required.
The formula is also pH-balanced at 5.5 — the natural pH of healthy skin — and contains a complex of three biomimetic sugars (Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose) that actively prevent the inflammatory process. It removes 99% of makeup, decreases skin temperature by 1.5°C immediately after application, and leaves skin 97% calmer after 7 days of use.
Key Benefits
- 💧 No-rinse cleansing
Removes makeup, sunscreen, and impurities — including eye makeup — without water. Ideal for travel, lazy evenings, and sensitive skin days.
- 🌸 Fragrance-free & alcohol-free
No common sensitizers. Safe for reactive, rosacea-prone, eczema-prone, and post-procedure skin.
- 🥒 Cucumber extract
Soothes irritated skin and produces an immediate sensation of freshness — skin temperature drops measurably on contact.
- ⚗️ pH 5.5 formula
Respects the skin’s natural acid mantle — essential for maintaining a healthy barrier and microbiome.
- 👁️ Safe for eyes
Ophthalmologist-tested. Dissolves waterproof mascara without tugging or stinging.
How to Use
Saturate a soft cotton pad with Sensibio H2O. For eye makeup, hold the pad on closed lids for 5–10 seconds before wiping — never rub. Sweep across the face until the pad comes away clean. No rinsing needed. Use morning and/or evening as your first cleansing step. For heavy makeup or SPF, follow with a gentle wash-off cleanser.
💡 Pharmacist’s tip from Nice: Buy the 500ml bottle — it’s significantly better value than the 100ml or 250ml, and at the Pharmacie Anglo-Américaine you pay the authentic French pharmacy price, not the inflated reseller markup you find abroad.
| Brand |
Bioderma |
| Full name |
Sensibio H2O Micellar Cleansing Water |
| Sizes available |
100ml · 250ml · 500ml |
| Skin type |
All — especially sensitive & reactive |
| Fragrance |
Fragrance-free |
| pH |
5.5 (physiological) |
| Origin |
Made in France |
Full Ingredient List (INCI)
Aqua/Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Cetrimonium Bromide.
The product that made French pharmacy skincare famous worldwide — and the one visitors to our pharmacy in Nice ask for most. Once you try the 500ml, you’ll never go back to a small bottle.
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