The ones people ask about
Water (Aqua)
Aqua is the INCI name for water. Some lists give it in English, Latin and French at once: Water/Aqua/Eau.
- On a list as
- Water / Aqua / Eau
- What it does
- Solvent and base
- Where it comes from
- Purified water
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
Lists run from the largest amount to the smallest, so in creams, serums, gels and mists water usually comes first. It dissolves the water-loving ingredients and gives the texture.
- Anything that contains water needs a preservative to stay safe to use, which is why water-based pieces list one.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 18 pieces.
Le Peptide
Matrixyl 3000 Peptide Serum — 30ml
$128
Listed as Water/ Aqua/ Eau
Cruelty-free; vegan status not confirmed
Le Masque d'Argile
Purifying Clay Mask — 118ml
$64
Listed as Water / Aqua / Eau
Vegan, going by its list
Le Teint Nu
Tinted BB Veil — 30ml
$68
Listed as Water/ Aqua/ Eau
Cruelty-free; vegan status not confirmed
Le Fond de Teint Liquide
HD Liquid Foundation — 30ml
$78
Listed as Water/ Aqua/ Eau
Vegan, going by its list
Questions
What does aqua mean on a skincare label?
Water. Aqua is its INCI name, the standard name used on ingredient lists.
Is a product with water first watered down?
No. Water carries the other ingredients; what matters is how much of each active the formula holds, and a list can’t tell you that.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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