B

Aqua

Water

solvent

The most common first ingredient in skincare. Acts as a solvent and carrier for active ingredients. Purified or deionized water.

Benefits

Universal solvent, hydrating base

Risks & concerns

None

Best for

Dry skin Oily skin Combination skin Sensitive skin Normal skin

Found in (29)

A

SkinCeuticals

C E Ferulic

93/100
A

The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

91/100
A

La Roche-Posay

Cicaplast Baume B5+

90/100
A

Paula's Choice

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

89/100
A

CeraVe

Moisturizing Cream

88/100
A

The Ordinary

Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

88/100
A

La Roche-Posay

Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+

87/100
A

Drunk Elephant

Protini Polypeptide Cream

86/100
A

SVR

Sebiaclear Serum

86/100
A

The Ordinary

Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

86/100
A

Paula's Choice

Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment

86/100
A

CeraVe

Foaming Facial Cleanser

85/100
A

Avene

Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

85/100
A

The Ordinary

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

85/100
A

Eucerin

UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream

84/100
A

La Roche-Posay

Toleriane Sensitive Cream

84/100
A

The Ordinary

Squalane Cleanser

83/100
A

Beauty of Joseon

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+

82/100
B

The Ordinary

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

79/100
B

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+ SPF 30

78/100
B

Vichy

Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum

77/100
B

The Ordinary

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

76/100
B

Bioderma

Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

74/100
B

Cetaphil

Gentle Skin Cleanser

73/100
B

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Water Gel

72/100
B

Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Cream

71/100
C

Olay

Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

65/100
C

Garnier

Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1

62/100
C

Nivea

Creme (Original)

58/100

Technical details

INCI name
Aqua
Category
solvent
Comedogenic rating
0/5
Also known as
water, eau