# Micellar water that removes makeup

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/micellar-water/removes-makeup/
Category: Beauty > Micellar water. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 232 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Mar 2016 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which micellar water actually removes makeup?

**Short answer:** Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water has the best record: 27 of 30 reviewers said it took their makeup off easily, without much rubbing, and it is also the best pick sold on Amazon. Garnier Micellar Water for Waterproof Makeup follows at 60 of 71, and more reviewers weighed in on it than on any other water here. Simple Micellar Cleansing Water has the weakest record here at 12 of 16.

**What stands out:** Each water comes with its own complaint. Stinging eyes come up in 18% of Bioderma reviews and 15% of La Roche-Posay reviews, a leftover film in 15% of Garnier Waterproof reviews, and irritation or breakouts in 38% of Simple reviews.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Removes it easily | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water | 27 of 30 | 90% | yes |
| 2 | Garnier Micellar Water for Waterproof Makeup | 60 of 71 | 85% | yes |
| 3 | Garnier Micellar Water with Rose Water | 28 of 34 | 82% | yes |
| 4 | La Roche-Posay Ultra Micellar Cleansing Water | 23 of 28 | 82% | yes |
| 5 | Simple Micellar Cleansing Water | 12 of 16 | 75% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

27 of 30 reviewers said it took makeup off with little rubbing, and 38% of its reviews call it gentle on skin. Stinging eyes is the main complaint, at 18%. Reviews copied from Bioderma's site agree at 9 of 9, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Gentle on skin (38%), Leaves skin fresh (18%), Gentle on eyes (15%)
- Complaints: Stings eyes (18%), Too expensive (10%), Irritation or breakouts (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Garnier Micellar Water for Waterproof Makeup

60 of 71 reviewers said it removed their makeup easily, the largest group to weigh in on this page. 10% call it good value. The complaints are makeup left behind (16%) and a leftover film (15%).

- Praised for: Gentle on skin (18%), Leaves skin fresh (11%), Good value (10%)
- Complaints: Leaves residue (15%), Irritation or breakouts (9%)
- Reports counted: 80

### 3. Garnier Micellar Water with Rose Water

Reviewers liked how it felt: 22% call it gentle on skin and 10% say their skin felt fresh after. Still, 6 of 34 said it left makeup behind or took a lot of rubbing.

- Praised for: Gentle on skin (23%), Leaves skin fresh (10%), No residue (8%)
- Complaints: Irritation or breakouts (13%), Stings eyes (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. La Roche-Posay Ultra Micellar Cleansing Water

Gentle on skin is the standout praise, in 50% of its reviews, and 23 of 28 said it removed makeup easily. Price (15%) and stinging eyes (15%) are the complaints. La Roche-Posay's own site shows 10 of 10, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Gentle on skin (50%), Leaves skin fresh (15%), No residue (10%)
- Complaints: Stings eyes (15%), Too expensive (15%), Irritation or breakouts (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 5. Simple Micellar Cleansing Water

Irritation or breakouts are the big complaint, in 38% of its reviews. On makeup, 12 of 16 said it came off easily, the weakest record on this page, and 25% still call it gentle on skin.

- Praised for: Gentle on skin (25%), Gentle on eyes (13%), No residue (9%)
- Complaints: Irritation or breakouts (38%), Leaves residue (6%)
- Reports counted: 32

## Questions

**Which micellar water removes makeup easily?**

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water has the best record (27 of 30), followed by Garnier Micellar Water for Waterproof Makeup (60 of 71) and Garnier Micellar Water with Rose Water (28 of 34).

**Does micellar water take off waterproof mascara?**

Some are sold for it. Garnier Micellar Water for Waterproof Makeup is labeled for waterproof makeup, and 60 of 71 reviewers said it took their makeup off easily. If mascara still clings, our page on makeup remover for waterproof mascara covers removers made for that job.

**Does micellar water sting your eyes?**

It can. Stinging eyes come up in 18% of Bioderma reviews and 15% of La Roche-Posay reviews. Keep your eyes closed, hold the pad on your lashes for a few seconds, then wipe outward.

**Does micellar water leave a residue?**

It depends on the bottle. A leftover film is a complaint in 15% of Garnier Waterproof reviews, while 10% of Bioderma reviews say it left none. If your skin feels coated afterward, a splash of water or your usual cleanser takes care of it.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/