KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
Our noteWater is the base of most creams, toners and serums, and it dissolves the other water-soluble ingredients. On EU labels it may appear as “Aqua”.
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
Frequently asked questions
What is Water?
Water is the base of most creams, toners and serums, and it dissolves the other water-soluble ingredients. On EU labels it may appear as “Aqua”.
Is Water banned in the European Union?
We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is Water banned in South Korea?
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is Water allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
What is Water used for in cosmetics?
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: antiplaque, skin conditioning, solvent.
What is Water called on Korean labels?
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 탄산수.
Which K-beauty products contain Water?
24+ products we checked list it, for example Dr.Althea 0.1 Gentle Retinol Serum, Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Ampoule, Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel.
KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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