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Best Micellar Waters UK

Micellar water lifts away makeup and grime with no rinsing, using tiny cleansing molecules suspended in water. A gentle first step — especially for sensitive skin.

10 micellar waters compared

Our top pick is Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Cleanser for sensitive skin: no fragrance is listed. NIVEA Soothing Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin, 400ml and NIVEA Regenerating Micellar Water +5% Serum with Panthenol & Squalane for Tired & Sensitive Skin 400ml come next. We rank on ingredient lists only, not skin testing.

ProductKey ingredientsFragranceBrand says it suits
1. Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Cleanser for sensitive skin Cucumber Extract None listed Sensitive
2. NIVEA Soothing Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin, 400ml Licorice Extract, Panthenol None listed Sensitive
3. NIVEA Regenerating Micellar Water +5% Serum with Panthenol & Squalane for Tired & Sensitive Skin 400ml Panthenol, Squalane None listed Sensitive
4. CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water Removes Makeup with 24h Hydration with Hyaluronic Acid 400 ml Niacinamide, Ceramides None listed Not stated
5. Garnier Micellar Water Gentle face cleanser & Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin Glycerin None listed Sensitive
6. Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water 400ml Niacinamide, Vitamin C None listed Not stated
7. NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Serum Infused Micellar Water 400ml Niacinamide, Gluconolactone None listed Not stated
8. CeraVe Purifying Micellar Water Removes Makeup & Unclogs Pores 400ml Gluconolactone, Ceramides None listed Not stated
9. NIVEA Skin Glow Serum Infused Micellar Water 400ml Vitamin C, Glycerin None listed Not stated
10. La Roche-Posay Sensitive Micellar Water 200ml Glycerin Fragrance Sensitive
  1. Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Cleanser for sensitive skin

    Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Cleanser for sensitive skin

    • No fragrance listed
    • Brand recommends for sensitive skin
    Paid link · Opens Amazon.co.uk
  2. NIVEA Soothing Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin, 400ml
  3. NIVEA Regenerating Micellar Water +5% Serum with Panthenol & Squalane for Tired & Sensitive Skin 400ml
  4. CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water Removes Makeup with 24h Hydration with Hyaluronic Acid 400 ml
  5. Garnier Micellar Water Gentle face cleanser & Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin

    Garnier Micellar Water Gentle face cleanser & Makeup Remover for Sensitive Skin

    • No fragrance listed
    • Brand recommends for sensitive skin
    Paid link · Opens Amazon.co.uk
  6. Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water 400ml
  7. NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Serum Infused Micellar Water 400ml
  8. CeraVe Purifying Micellar Water Removes Makeup & Unclogs Pores 400ml
  9. NIVEA Skin Glow Serum Infused Micellar Water 400ml
  10. La Roche-Posay Sensitive Micellar Water 200ml

    La Roche-Posay Sensitive Micellar Water 200ml

    • Contains fragrance
    • Brand recommends for sensitive skin
    Paid link · Opens Amazon.co.uk

How we picked

We compare products only on what their ingredient lists show — we haven't tested them on skin, and no brand pays to be included. On UK and EU labels, ingredients above 1% must be listed from highest to lowest concentration, so we rank products higher when the key ingredient sits nearer the top — a useful guide, though not an exact measure of strength. Products with no fragrance listed score higher; drying alcohol near the top and essential oils score lower; and we give credit when the brand says a product is made for the skin type in question. Whether a product is available on Amazon never affects its rank.

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