Bioderma Vs. Avene Micellar Water

Micellar water provides an alternative to make up removal, with many make up artists and models swearing by its ability to remove make up instantly without the need to rinse. What exactly is micellar water? The name stems from "micelles", which are basically small molecules of oil suspended in water.

Now, there are many brands offering micellar cleansing water (for more information click here), perhaps two of the most popular and available brands are Bioderma and Avene which are both made in France. Bioderma has been hailed by many youtube gurus as the go-to micellar water make up removal brand, whilst Avene is widely available in many chemists and pharmacies, and is probably the cheapest option available to many Australians.

So which is better? There are many reviews comparing the two brands, but I thought I'd give you my two cents on which is better for me personally. Hopefully this review will help you guys decide which is best for you and your budget!

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How I used both products:

1. Soak the cotton pad
2. Wipe away make up 
3. Continue until cotton pad is free of make up residues

Avene Micellaire Lotion

PROS:

• Removes foundation
• Does not irritate skin

CONS:

• Does not effectively remove waterproof eye make up
• Leaves a sticky residue on the skin (skin does not feel "clean")
• There is a scent (can be considered a pro)

Conclusions:
Although Avene is the cheaper alternative (valued at AUD$24.99 for a 200 mL bottle at Chemist Warehouse) to many other micellar water brands, I don't believe that it is worth the money. Yes, it removes makeup but I always find that I need to further rinse my face after use as there are still traces of make up on my face, which defeats the purpose of the product. Personally, I would not recommend this product, even for its price.

Bioderma Solution Micellaire

PROS:

• Effectively removes foundation
• Effectively removes waterproof eye make up
• Does not irritate the skin
• Leaves skin feeling "clean"
• No scent

CONS:

• Expensive
• Not widely available in Australia

Conclusions:

Bioderma is valued at AUD$29.99 in Priceline stores for a 250 mL bottle. It is definitely expensive, but it effectively removes all traces of make up from my skin, without having to rinse after use which is both convenient and time-saving for me. I would definitely recommend Bioderma to anyone travelling, or on the go and looking for a fuss-free make up removal solution.