Brand

Bioderma

Known for Sensibio H2O micellar water, plus the Hydrabio and Sebium H2O micellar waters.

Bioderma is a French dermatological skincare brand owned by NAOS, the company Jean-Noel Thorel founded in 1977. Bioderma states that it invented micellar water in 1995 with Sensibio H2O, which it calls the original micellar water.

Founded

1977

Founder

Jean-Noel Thorel, pharmacist-biologist and founder of NAOS

Headquarters

Aix-en-Provence, France (NAOS Les Laboratoires)

Ownership

NAOS, which states it is owned by a non-profit endowment fund through a shareholder foundation created in 2018

Ownership and scale

NAOS reports a presence in 130 countries and 3,100 employees.

Brand timeline

1977
Jean-Noel Thorel starts the company near Paris and creates the first Bioderma products
1995
Bioderma launches Sensibio H2O, which it describes as the first micellar water
2001
First affiliate abroad opens, in Italy
2016
Bioderma, Institut Esthederm and Etat Pur merge into one company, NAOS
2018
The NAOS shareholder foundation is created

Where to buy

Brand siteTargetUltaAmazonWalgreens

Where to get the best offers

bioderma.us offers free shipping over $50, two free samples per order, and discounted Sensibio sets.

Bioderma products we have reviewed

mid-range

Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

Bioderma

Key Ingredient

Micellar technology

Key ingredients named by the brand: Micellar technology and D.A.F. patented complexNo fragrance listed in the ingredient listMicellar water, 16.9 fl oz (500ml)

$20.99/ 16.9 fl oz (500ml)($0.04/ml)

Review Product

mid-range

Hydrabio H2O Micellar Water

Bioderma

Key Ingredient

Aquagenium patent

Key ingredients named by the brand: Aquagenium patent, D.A.F. patented complex and Micellar technologyContains fragranceMicellar water, 16.9 fl oz (500ml)

$20.99/ 16.9 fl oz (500ml)($0.04/ml)

Review Product

mid-range

Sebium H2O Micellar Water

Bioderma

Key Ingredient

Zinc gluconate

Key ingredients named by the brand: Zinc gluconate, Copper sulfate and D.A.F. patented complexContains fragranceMicellar water, 16.9 fl oz (500ml)

$20.99/ 16.9 fl oz (500ml)($0.04/ml)

Review Product

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