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Why I chose it

What I like about this micellar water is that it removes make-up and sunscreen without turning the first cleanse into an aggressive step. It is especially useful around the eyes or if fragranced removers and repeated rubbing tend to irritate your skin.

The large bottle and approachable price make it a practical option if you genuinely need a separate removal step. If your usual cleanser already removes everything easily, you may not need it.

Dr Max GreenfieldMBBS, BSc, MRCS(Eng)

Where this fits

A broad guide to where this sits, without assuming how many steps your routine has.

Usual time of use: Evening
Comes afterMake-up or resistant sunscreen, if worn
This product SVR Sensifine AR Micellar Water
Comes beforeA wash-off cleanser
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How to introduce it

Soak a cotton pad or soft reusable alternative until saturated. Hold it over the eye area for five to ten seconds before wiping gently. Repeat if needed rather than rubbing harder.

Use light passes over the rest of the face, then follow with your usual wash-off cleanser.

This is an optional removal step on days when you wear make-up, tinted SPF or water-resistant sunscreen.

Guidance continues after purchase. We can help you introduce, simplify or adjust this product.

The ingredients that make this special

A closer look at the ingredients doing the most meaningful work in this formula—and what the evidence can reasonably tell us.

Niacinamide

A form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier and can help with uneven tone and visible redness.

Read the clinical context

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier. Over time, it can help improve the appearance of uneven tone and redness. How much difference it makes depends on the concentration, the rest of the formula and whether the product is left on the skin or is rinsed off.

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Water (Aqua), Propanediol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetrimonium Bromide.

More about SVR

Laboratoire SVR has developed dermatological skincare since 1962, with ranges designed for different needs including sensitive and reactive skin, blemish-prone skin and daily sun protection.

Its formulas vary considerably: some are short and fragrance-free, while others prioritise a distinctive texture or finish. That makes product-level selection more useful than treating SVR as one uniform range.