It's the question of the month - is the Garnier Micellar Water as effective as the dearly beloved Bioderma? I previously did a post on the Garnier water and was so impressed by it that I bought a mini Bioderma to take on a week-long trip away.
To be honest, there is little difference between them. They both have a very slight smell and exactly the same water-like consistency. I mean, if I were none the wiser, I'd think someone had just filled up a bottle of water at the tap.
Lets have a look at some pictures to see how they compare...
So, first I am going to try a couple of products that come off easily - blush, tinted lipbalm and BB cream. I'll compare how well each one removes the products.
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Sleek Blush in 'Sunrise'
Maybelline Colour Whisper in 'Lust for Blush'
Rimmel BB Cream
On the left hand side, I have used one swipe of the Garnier micellar water. Everything looks like it has been removed pretty well.
On the right hand side, I have used Bioderma (and left a little section in the middle to separate the two). Again, everything has been wiped down well! So they both effectively remove these types of products without much tugging, one swipe seems sufficient.
Now let's move on to some more stubborn products...
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Maybelline Unstoppable Crayon Eyeliner
Face of Australia Liquid Liner
Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in 'Lovesick'
MAC Lipstick in 'Girl About Town'
Again, on the left I have used one swipe of the Garnier water. Does a decent job with the lip products, not too great with the eye products though. It does require a bit of work to get eyeliner off I find.
On the right, I have used one swipe of Bioderma. You can probably see it performs better than the Garnier water....the liquid liner has been removed a lot better, as have the lippies.
With a little bit more wiping, you can manage to get everything off with the Garnier water. So while it appears that the Bioderma is slightly more efficient at removing longer-wearing products, you can still remove everything completely with the Garnier water too. The end result is the same, it just takes a bit more time to get there!
So in conclusion...they are both very effective. The Garnier one is much cheaper and works pretty much just as well, but if you're devoted to Bioderma then by all means, stick with it. I think I'll definitely repurchase the Garnier one when I run out.
What are your thoughts on these micellar waters?
The jury is still out for me. I had a very minor breakout last week, and the only new thing I've used is the Garnier water. I stopped for a few days, but I've had no problems so far since I've started using it again.
ReplyDeleteOh no, I hope its not causing you any trouble!
DeleteInteresting, I've never tried either. Love when a cheaper 'knock off' performs almost as well as the more expensive version.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how well they both perform but one is phenomenally cheaper!
DeleteInteresting. I'm actually more intrigued by the Maybelline Crayon eyeliner... it seems like a solid performer.
ReplyDeleteHaha it's really good, I think its called Unstoppable...I use it every day so the writing has worn off it :/
DeleteI just got my hands on the Garnier Micellar water, and after reading this I cannot wait to try it out. I usually remove my makeup with baby oil, and while it's so effective, sometimes you may be somewhere where it won't be too convenient to have oil slathered over your face after removing your makeup haha!
ReplyDeleteI totally know what you mean, I use coconut oil to remove eye makeup but sometimes having oily eyes is not convenient haha. This stuff solves that problem :)
DeleteWow this is a pretty interesting post! I don't like Bioderma though, it breaks me out *cries*
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That sucks :( maybe the Garnier one will be ok!
DeleteFabulous post Sarah! I have the Garnier one, am loving it and came to the same conclusion - not quite as effective as the Bioderma, but for that price? It's a winner! Love how you did the comparison swatches hon ♥
ReplyDeleteGlad you agree :)
DeleteClearly my choice is Bioderma, i use all their product!
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I haven't tried much by them but it's good to hear some positive feedback!
DeleteI've been going between bioderma and avene... can't really tell the difference so i guess I don't mind either, I wouldn't mind giving garnier a try either, the bottle looks much bigger :)
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Yes its a huge bottle, it will last ages and its so cheap too :D
DeleteI love this comparison thing! Good to know how they perform side by side!
ReplyDeleteThanks! They are both great for their price ranges :)
DeleteThis is such a fantastic post, especially with the comparison pics. I'd like to pick up the Garnier one soon.
ReplyDeleteI was in Chemist Warehouse yesterday and and I saw the Byphasse Micellaire Makeup Remover Solution $10 for 500 ml and I'd love to try that one too :)
Thank you :) ohh I'm not familiar with that brand, but that sounds like a realllyyy good price! Would love to know if you do end up getting it :)
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