C
The bestselling micellar water globally. Basic cleansing formula at an unbeatable price. However, contains polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB, a preservative with EU restrictions on concentration) and fragrance, both of which lower its score.
Score breakdown
C
Efficacy
C
Safety
A
Comedogenicity
B
Transparency
B
Skin-type fit
Strengths
- Extremely affordable
- Effective basic cleansing
- Widely available everywhere
- No-rinse formula
Weaknesses
- Contains PHMB (EU-restricted preservative)
- Contains fragrance
- No beneficial actives
- Inferior to Bioderma Sensibio for sensitive skin