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Water

Water is a skincare ingredient — solvent — base of most formulas. It's found in 1058 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.

What it does

Solvent — base of most formulas

Who it's best for

A supporting ingredient in the formula.

  • Plays a functional role in the product's texture or stability
  • Generally well-tolerated at cosmetic concentrations
  • Not typically a decision-driver when choosing products

Works well with

  • +Draws in moisture(humectant)
  • +Softens and smooths(emollient)
Found in

1058 products

Category

Other ingredient

Frequently asked questions

What does Water do in skincare?

Solvent — base of most formulas

Is Water safe for sensitive skin?

Water is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.

What products contain Water?

1058 products in our database contain Water. The highest-rated is Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scoring 9.8/9.8.

Can I use Water every day?

Most supporting ingredients are present at safe concentrations and are encountered daily in standard skincare products.