We compared two well-known micellar waters at very different prices: the 700ml Garnier Micellar Water and the 500ml Bioderma Sensibio H2O.
What we looked at
Bottle size, price per 100ml, what each listing says about the formula, and price. The Bioderma listing text is brief, so its copy is limited to what it states.
The verdict
If you want a big 700ml bottle at £6.50, roughly 93p per 100ml, with a fragrance-free, vegan formula for all skin types including sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, the Garnier is the value pick. If you would rather pay £12.84 for the 500ml Bioderma Sensibio H2O, about £2.57 per 100ml, the listing describes it as a soothing make-up remover, but gives few other details.
A big 700ml fragrance-free, vegan micellar water at about 93p per 100ml.
A 500ml soothing make-up remover, but it costs about 2.7 times as much per 100ml with little detail listed.
Garnier Micellar Water 700ml, All-in-One Face Cleanser and Make-Up Remover — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an all-in-one gentle face cleanser and eye make-up remover in a 700ml bottle, with a soothing, fragrance-free vegan formula suitable for all skin types, sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
What we liked
- Big 700ml bottle at £6.50, about 93p per 100ml
- Stated to cleanse skin of dirt, oil, SPF, pollution and dead skin cells
- Fragrance-free, vegan formula suitable for all skin types, sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers
- Stated to melt away waterproof make-up
- Enriched with botanical glycerin, in a bottle made from recycled plastic (excluding cap, label and additives)
- Approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny Programme
Worth knowing
- Listing pitches it as an everyday all-rounder rather than for a specific skin concern
Best for
- Everyday make-up removal on a budget
- Contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes, per the listing
- Households that get through a lot of cleanser
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a smaller travel-size bottle
- Anyone who wants a dermatology-brand label
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water, 500ml — Premium Pick
Intended for: Marketed as a soothing micellar water in a 500ml bottle that removes make-up, leaving skin feeling refreshed.
What we liked
- Described as a soothing care which removes make-up
- Skin stated to feel refreshed and perfectly groomed
- 500ml bottle
Worth knowing
- Costs £6.34 more than the Garnier for a smaller bottle, about £2.57 per 100ml
- The listing text is brief and gives few formula details
Best for
- Buyers who prefer the Bioderma brand
- Anyone who wants a soothing make-up remover, per the listing
- A 500ml bottle for a bathroom shelf
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants stated skin-type or ingredient details
