Your favorite micellar water just got a glow-up — and some people are *pissed*. Bioderma quietly reformulated Sensibio H2O, swapping out the old surfactant (PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides) for something new.
The real drama? The OG version was a cult classic for a reason — it removed makeup without stripping. The new one feels different on skin. Not bad. Just… not the same. And that alone has the skincare forums in chaos.
It’s still a micellar water — no rinse, no foam, no fuss. $15.99 for 250ml. The claim: “Removes makeup while respecting skin barrier.” That’s what sold me.
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides (new)
Replaces the old surfactant — gentler on paper, but some say it leaves a film.
Cucumber Fruit Extract
Not just for smell — actually calms redness in 10 seconds flat.
Mannitol
A sugar that holds water in the skin — weirdly hydrating for a cleanser.
Here’s what’s actually doing the work now. The old formula used a single surfactant; this one blends two — and one of them is a known sensitizer for reactive skin. Ironic for a “sensitive skin” product.
- Water: Base — dilutes everything
- PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides: The main cleanser — gentle but leaves a trace
- Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract: Soothes in under 10 seconds
- Mannitol: Binds moisture — feels like a light serum
First pump: water-thin, almost slippery. On a cotton pad, it glides like melted butter — no tugging. One swipe takes off foundation, but mascara needs a 10-second press.
Week 2: My skin actually felt less tight than the old version. Weird, right? The cucumber extract is doing something — my redness calmed down faster than with the original. But my friend with oily skin said it left a weird “slick” feeling. YMMV.
My skin barrier feels intact — no stinging, no tightness. But I did notice a slight film on my T-zone after rinsing. Not a dealbreaker — just different.
It’s still a solid micellar water — just not the same one you fell in love with. If you want the OG magic, stockpile old bottles. If you’re open to change, this one works — differently.