Melinda, cleansers, including micellar waters, are very basic formulas that all use the same bunch of ingredients. But none of them can cleanse as well as they claim. Sp, yes, you can switch to Garner or L’oreal but it’s still best to use another cleanser with it.

Also, while I love hydrabio, it is quite expensive. with a number of other new brands entering the micellar water market, am wondering if there are any other brands that are just as effective as bioderma but at a more affordable price point? Have been looking at the ones from garnier and l’oreal and wondering if you have any thoughts on them (or any of the others). Thank you!

Hi Langit, glad you find my blog helpful. 🙂

That depends. If you use it in the mornings only, yes. But in the evening, it’s just not strong enough to remove makeup and sunscreen.

Hope this helps.

I need your advice, actually. Is it okay if I use it everyday like I use milk cleanser? Thank you.

Laurie, mine was from the US. But, the scent is very subtle. You can’t smell it once on the skin.