Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution: A Review

New products fascinate me, they really do.

About three weeks ago, I popped by Shoppers Drug Mart after getting my haircut. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself because my hair was cut a lot shorter than normal so I was desperately feeling the need to buy something special. After wandering up and down the aisles for a good 10 minutes, I saw a new display advertising Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution.

For those new to Bioderma I'll give you a quick rundown. The Bioderma laboratory (laboratoire dermatologique) is based in Lyon, France and is among the most frequently prescribed laboratories by French dermatologists. Bioderma, the line, is favored by many physicians and pharmacists because it's in touch with every type of skin issue available. They have lines specifically for sensitive skin (sensibio), iritated skin (cicabio) and dry skin (actoderm) just to name a few. Needless to say, Bioderma is very well-known for a reason.

Anyway, back to shopping....

So, I snatched up the Sensibio H2O and, after reading the label, realized that it's a cleanser/make-up remover all in one. And, because I love products like this so much (I really do) I bought it.

I used it that night on both my eyes and face and initial thought was good. I liked that the cleaner/make-up remover was clear in color and had virtually no odor. (Actually, it was like using water, but more efficient.) I soaked a cotton pad and went to town on my eye make-up. It took a little bit of effort but all of my make-up did come off AND, best part was, there was no irritation. I then soaked another cotton pad and used it on my face. I found that it took off my make-up fairly well but didn't quite cleanse my face. After about three more cotton pads (and I really don't wear much make-up), I finally got to see how it would cleanse my face. I liked the feel of my skin after using the product, it felt a lot more smooth, but still didn't think it got my skin as clean as I wanted.

Do I think this product was worth the $22 I paid? Unfortunately, it's a no for me. As much as I liked the "make-up remover" portion I think that the cleanser side fell flat. So, I guess this is one product I won't be running out and buying again anytime soon.

Have any of you tried anything else in this brand before?

Ciao

I Want Clean Skin

I realize after all this time, I've yet to post about cleansers.

Cleansers are extremely important whether you're a guy or a girl that doesn't wear makeup. During the day, your skin absorbs dust, grime and oil from your surroundings. (Of course makeup doesn't help with this either.) In order to let your skin breathe again, you must remove all those nasty pollutants. This is why cleansing is vastly important to your skin's radiance.

Speaking of radiance, I'm always on the hunt for a smashing cleanser that actually improves my skin's texture and color and, needless to say, I've found it.

The product is Burt's Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser and I use this faithfully about four times a week. This cleanser's main ingredient is Royal Jelly. (Yes, the jelly that is fed to larvae in a bee colony....grossed out yet?) Strange as it sounds, it does work. Within about two weeks, I noticed my fine lines diminishing and my skin appeared plumper. (In a good way.) Anyway, I typically order my Burt's Bees products from their website but you can pick up a sample pack at Shoppers Drug Mart.

My second cleanser of choice is Botanics Skin Brightening Cleanser. I use this one about the three times a week and love that I don't need to get my skin wet. (You apply it to dry skin and wipe off with a cotton pad.) It tingles once on the skin and, after it's removed, my skin feels soft and luxurious. I highly recommend this cleanser for those that want to dissolve redness, irritation and those yucky little skin bumps. Also, this is also the cheapest cleanser I have EVER used as it sells for only $9 in Shoppers.

**Note: As in my previous post, I still use a towelette to remove my makeup first. I find that I use way less cleanser and my skin feels cleaner.

Happy washing ladies!!!