Aqua
Water
This letter is an internal editorial classification of the ingredient, not a clinical evidence rating. It does not certify safety, suitability for your skin or the SPF of a finished product.
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
Found in (29)
Showing the top 24.
SkinCeuticals
C E Ferulic
93/100
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
91/100
La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Baume B5+
90/100
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
89/100
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
88/100
The Ordinary
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
88/100
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+
87/100
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
86/100
SVR
Sebiaclear Serum
86/100
The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
86/100
Paula's Choice
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
86/100
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
85/100
Avene
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream
85/100
The Ordinary
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
85/100
Eucerin
UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream
84/100
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Sensitive Cream
84/100
The Ordinary
Squalane Cleanser
83/100
Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+
82/100
The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
79/100
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo+ SPF 30
78/100
Vichy
Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum
77/100
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
76/100
Bioderma
Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
74/100
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleanser
73/100
Technical details
- INCI name
- Aqua
- Category
- solvent
- Comedogenic rating
- 0/5
- Also known as
- water, eau