1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
Bioderma
Abcderm H2O Micellar Water
face micellar water
Bioderma
Abcderm H2O Micellar Water
face micellar water
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
40%
Combination (dry)
40%
Balanced
70%
Combination (oily)
100%
Oily
100%
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7
Ingredients
1
Benefits
0
Actives
A cleansing water that respects the fragility of sensitive skin. It gently cleanses, respects the skin balance, and provides a moisturising effect.
Key Insights
Benefits
1
Hydration
Full Ingredients
7 total
About Abcderm H2O Micellar Water
Overview
Abcderm H2O Micellar Water is a watery-light micellar water from Bioderma, a brand based in France. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 7 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Water and Pentylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Water and Pentylene Glycol.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
- One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
May suit
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 2 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Hydration
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
None
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- Oil-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Fragrance
Parfum
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
- Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
- Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- 1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 20. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 7 ingredients on the label.
2
pH adjuster
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
2
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
1
Fragrance / colour
Changes how the product smells or looks
1
Chelator
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
1
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 30–80%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
3 scientific references
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
- Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Hydration
4 scientific references
- https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
- Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
- Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Chelator, pH adjuster
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Trisodium citrate
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, acid-isomerized
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- pH adjuster
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Disodium hydrogenorthophosphate
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Fragrance / colour
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Abcderm H2O Micellar Water?
WATER, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRAL-ACID ISOMERIZED, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, PARFUM.
How do I use Abcderm H2O Micellar Water?
As often as needed. Everyday. Soak a cotton pad. Cleanse thoroughly. Repeat the application until the cotton pad remains clean. Dry gently.
What skin types is Abcderm H2O Micellar Water good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is Abcderm H2O Micellar Water good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Abcderm H2O Micellar Water fungal acne safe?
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Polysorbate 20. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Can I use Abcderm H2O Micellar Water while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Abcderm H2O Micellar Water fragrance free?
No — it contains Parfum.
Does Abcderm H2O Micellar Water contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Abcderm H2O Micellar Water silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Abcderm H2O Micellar Water contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Abcderm H2O Micellar Water paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Abcderm H2O Micellar Water?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Abcderm H2O Micellar Water?
Use it morning and evening, first step.
How many ingredients does Abcderm H2O Micellar Water have?
It lists 7 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Abcderm H2O Micellar Water?
Bioderma, a brand based in France.