Solvent

Aqua

Also known as Water

Water is the base of most skincare and dissolves many of the other ingredients.

Irritation: GentleRarely causes irritation.
Pore-clogging: 0 out of 5
Pregnancy: No specific caution flagged.

Other names on labels

Water, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua, Purified Water

Found in

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+#1 on label
CeraVe Moisturising Cream#1 on label
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser#1 on label
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser#1 on label
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturising Lotion#1 on label
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser#1 on label
Cetaphil Moisturising Cream#1 on label
Clinique Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter#1 on label
Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild#1 on label
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator#1 on label
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel#1 on label
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser#1 on label
Dr. Sheth's Centella & Niacinamide Moisturizer#1 on label
Dr. Sheth's Cica & Ceramide Overnight Repair Serum#1 on label
Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sorbet Creme#1 on label
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex#1 on label
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask#1 on label
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream#1 on label
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser#1 on label
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution#1 on label
Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 PA++++#1 on label
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream#1 on label
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel#1 on label
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+#1 on label
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturiser#1 on label
Minimalist 2% Salicylic Acid + LHA Face Wash#1 on label
Minimalist 10% Niacinamide Face Serum#1 on label
Minimalist 2% Salicylic Acid Serum#1 on label
Minimalist 10% Vitamin C Face Serum#1 on label
Minimalist Sepicalm 3% + Oat Moisturizer#1 on label
Minimalist SPF 50 Multi-Vitamin Sunscreen#1 on label
Minimalist Tranexamic 3% Face Serum#1 on label
Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum#1 on label
Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer#1 on label
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel#1 on label
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant#1 on label
Pond's Super Light Gel Moisturiser#1 on label
Re'equil Ultra Matte Dry Touch Sunscreen Gel SPF 50#1 on label
Simple Kind to Skin Refreshing Facial Wash#1 on label
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam#1 on label
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+#1 on label
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic#1 on label
The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Ultra Light Gel SPF 50#1 on label
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5#1 on label
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%#1 on label
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA#1 on label
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%#1 on label
Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster#1 on label
Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5X#2 on label
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50+#6 on label

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For information only, not medical advice. Always patch-test new products and see a dermatologist for skin conditions.