As a beauty blogger, curiosity sometimes gets the better of you and you find yourself craving products, purely because of the hype. Micellar cleansing waters seem like a big thing amongst the blogger community, maybe not as big as BB creams, but big nevertheless. Bioderma being the Daddy of the Micellar Waters, which as we all know, is soon to be available in Boots.
Well, my curiosity couldn't wait for Bioderma's arrival. Instead, I've been giving Superdrug's B.Pure Micellar Water a road test. Which at only £4.99 is a good place to start! (Although was on introductory offer, so only cost me £3.99).
Firstly, the reason I'm so late to the game with cleansing waters, is because I'm a huge cream / balm cleanser fan and I couldn't honestly see how a cleansing water, which is effectively microscopic oil particles suspended in water, could cleanse as effectively as a cream cleanser like Cleanse & Polish for example.
The B.Pure Micellar Water promises to be a "3-in-1 super water", to quickly and effectively cleanse, tone and refresh the skin. Removing makeup, including eye makeup, dirt and impurities all while protecting the skins pH balance.
I know from reading many cleansing water reviews, one of the biggest selling points, is they're quick and easy to use. Now, I don't know if I've been doing anything wrong (I doubt it) but I didn't find it any quicker than using a hot cloth cleanser. I also found I was getting through 3 large cotton pads each cleanse until I was satisfied my skin was clean AND I don't wear a heavy makeup......a light BB cream and a bronzer and that's it. With a 4th cotton pad, dry, to mop up the slight oily film it left on the skin. So I can only imagine how many cotton pads a girl wearing full evening wear makeup gets through.
I may be a little 'old fashioned' but I also wasn't keen on the idea of it being left on the skin. For me, a 'cleanser' should always be removed from the skin. It is after all a step to remove the days build up of dirt and grime.
For this reason, I used this as a pre-cleanse and always followed up with my usual cleanser. Although, I didn't feel as clean as if I would have, had I done a double cleanse.
I have found a use for it though. When I get home from work, before my workout, I like to remove sunscreens, BB creams, bronzers etc, anything that could potentially block my pores while I'm working up a sweat. This is ideal, as I don't need to follow up with toner or any other products.
As I mentioned, this is the first micellar water I've used so have nothing to compare against. I will probably try Bioderma when it hits the shelves in Boots, merely as a comparison, however based on my experience with this, I don't think I'll be in a hurry to try many more of them.
The B.Pure Micellar Water is available from Superdrug and retails at £4.99 for 150ml.
Pampered Prince
I've not been particularly keen on trying this type of product, purely 'cause it seems like a right faff x
ReplyDeleteTrust me: not all micellar waters were created equal (and the ingredients list can be very different). For me none compares with Bioderma, which I have been using for 7 years (easier when you have easy access and cheap price of course). So don't write them off just yet until you've tried the real deal :)
ReplyDeleteI bought this a few weeks ago and am yet to use it, so I'm glad I read your review. The points you've made are exactly the reasons I usually avoid products like this. I'm looking forward to seeing now how I get on wit it! x
ReplyDeleteI use these strictly as a makeup remover and always follow with my regular cleansing routine. I've never tried to use micellar water as my only cleanser but I don't think I would like it due to all the same reasons you described... It would absolutely leave me "wanting more" I'm sure of it! I do love how quick it removes me makeup, though.
ReplyDeleteI tried the Avene one and didn't like it at all. Similar to your experience it was very sticky, a lot of hassle to use and made my skin very dry. Think I'll stick to normal cleanser! X
ReplyDeleteI double cleanse with this too. I'll be honest though, I've tried the Etat Pur micellar water and it's a lot more refreshing. I find this one smells funny and is quite sticky. :/ Looking forward to trying Bioderma though if only to see what all the hype is about. :p
ReplyDeleteI prefer the Etat Pur one and use it as a toner instead as I've found they didn't work for me. I still think they are more of glamourised toner but the one I use has worked as a stand alone product better for feeling refreshed and cleaner than a toner.
ReplyDeleteI'm the same as you, I don't get the hype, personally I see no difference between using a toner to remove your makeup if you want a quick cleanse (something I often do when getting home from work, then proper cleanse before bed). I also think the amount of cotton pads everyone is using must eventually be having an impact on the environment (I haven't done any research into this just a general observation).
ReplyDeleteI'm not keen on leaving things on my face either xx
ReplyDeleteGreat review not sure how I feel about these products! I use thermal water a lot to tone my skin but I'm still confused about Bioderma and why everyone raves above it!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with your review! I've tried a few types now and just don't get it! I now use it instead of a make up wipe to get off the majority of make up and follow with a proper cleanse using a cream cleanser x
ReplyDeleteOh I was so excited about micellaire waters, how disappointing :(
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At the risk of sounding like a stubborn old goat, I am just going to tell the truth and say that no matter what hype I read about micellaire waters, they will never be more than a make up remover to me. Just seems to be another way for marketing people to try and convince you that you don't really need to wash your face properly. But we do. We just all need to stop searching for a lazy way to get nice skin and give our faces a jolly good double cleanse with a hot cloth and clean running water. I know it is not particularly exciting or glam, but a good old fashioned wash is the only way.
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I'd happily use a micellar water to remove my makeup, but i'd definitely want to cleanse my skin after wards, I like it to feel extra clean before I fall asleep :) xx
ReplyDeleteI don't care what anyone says, there's noway micellars leave the skin properly clean. I don't find them any quicker to use either and the amount of cotton pads it takes to remove make up is just crazy. I use them to remove the bulk of my mascara (my muslins were getting stained) but always cleanse after. I've tried Bioderma and really don't get the hype.
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