Water

Water visibly improves skin moisture while maintaining normal skin pH. It suits dry skin and oily skin best, and comes in creams, cleansers, toners, and serums. It layers easily into a daily routine.
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This page shows water products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular water products
- Clinique moisture surge
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The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
€7.02
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Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water
€3.41
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LANEIGE
WATER BANK
€47.51
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SkinCeuticals
P-Tiox
€124.20
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Olay
Retinol24
€25.70
- Dieux Skin
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Garnier SkinActive
Micellar Cleansing Water
€3.41
Water creams
- Clinique moisture surge
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LANEIGE
WATER BANK
€47.51
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SkinCeuticals
P-Tiox
€124.20
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Olay
Retinol24
€25.70
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Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Gel Cream
€11.15
- Eucerin Original Healing Cream
- Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream
- SkinMedica HA5®
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Sulwhasoo
First Care Activating Serum
€105.00
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Estée Lauder
Revitalizing Supreme+
€110.00
- Bepantol Derma
- ALODERMA Pure Aloe Vera Gel
What reviewers say about popular water products
The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular water product on Lovi.
Clinique moisture surge Lightweight, absorbs fast ★4.5 · 8.0k+ reviews
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution Great price ★3.6 · 2.5k+ reviews
- Improves texture
- Foaming texture
- “can't beat the price”
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water Gentle on sensitive skin ★4.6 · 46.4k+ reviews
- Effective makeup removal
- Value for money
- “doesn't burn my eyes”
LANEIGE WATER BANK Intense hydration ★4.3 · 2.0k+ reviews
SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Improves skin texture ★4.5 · 3.1k+ reviews
- Enhances radiance
- Lightweight absorption
- “pores appeared less noticeable”
Olay Retinol24 Smoother skin ★4.5 · 5.0k+ reviews
Water cleansers
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Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water
€3.41
- Dieux Skin
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Garnier SkinActive
Micellar Cleansing Water
€3.41
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Neutrogena
Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
€28.74
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Bioderma
Sensibio H2O
€11.83
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Lancôme
Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover
€28.10
- Olay Cleansing Melts
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SkinSmart
Antimicrobial Facial Cleanser
€47.49
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Simple
Micellar Water
€8.67
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Clinique
all about clean
€34.00
- Eucerin DERMO PURE
- Clean & Clear deep action cream cleanser
Water toners
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La Mer
The Treatment Lotion
€148.20
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La Roche-Posay
Thermal Spring Water
€15.00
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mixsoon
Centella Asiatica Toner
€11.90
- Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner
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COSRX
Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner
€7.30
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad
€17.46
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mixsoon
Bean Toner Pad
€16.89
- Summer Fridays JET LAG SKIN SOOTHING HYDRATION MIST
- Global Beauty Care Balancing Toner Mist
- REJURAN Rebalancing Toner
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Neutrogena
Clear & Soothe Toning Mist
€21.95
- Mamonde Chamomile Pure Toner
Water serums
- Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution
- RoC Deep Wrinkle Filler
- Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10
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BRIOTECH
Topical Skin Spray
€24.43
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mixsoon
Soondy Centella Asiatica Essence
€19.00
- Eucerin Spotless Brightening Booster Serum
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BASE LABORATORIES
Hypochlorous Acid Spray
€19.99
- Goldfaden MD Needle-Less Line Smoothing Concentrate
- Garnier Dark Spot Corrector
- Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier
- Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum
Water sunscreens
- NIVEA MEN
- Avène Hydrance+
- Neutrogena Sheer Zinc
- Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion
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Eucerin
Sun Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
€10.98
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thinkbaby
Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
€37.19
- Vaseline Even Tone
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Avène
Ultra Fluid
€15.59
Other water products
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Vanicream
Moisturizing Lotion
€34.32
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Lubriderm
Daily Moisture Lotion
€22.70
- ONE/SIZE OIL SUCKER
- HUDA BEAUTY EASY BLUR PRIMER
- Vaseline cocoa glow
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HUDA BEAUTY
EASY BLUR
€30.00
- OGEE Complexion Perfecting Tinted Serum
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Dr. Jart+
BB
€30.36
- NIVEA Express Hydration
- PRAI Ageless Throat & Decolletage Creme
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The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
€7.02
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Cure
Natural Aqua Gel
€48.02
Water for dry skin
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thinkbaby
Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
€37.19
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Eucerin
Sun Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
€10.98
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La Mer
The Treatment Lotion
€148.20
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mixsoon
Bean Rejuvenating Face Essence
€20.00
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Neutrogena
Clear & Soothe Toning Mist
€21.95
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Bioderma
Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant
€19.79
- belif Hungarian Water Essence
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SK-II
Facial Treatment Mask
€440.61
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La Roche-Posay
Thermal Spring Water
€15.00
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COSRX
Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner
€7.30
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La Roche-Posay
Respectissime Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover
€45.90
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LANEIGE
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream
€53.41
Questions and answers
What does water do for the skin?
Water helps keep the skin hydrated and supports moisture levels. It is commonly used in various skincare products to maintain skin health.
How do you use water?
Water is used daily as a key base in cosmetic formulas and thermal spring sprays to help hydrate the skin, reduce redness, and soothe irritation.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2020The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024
Should you use water in the morning or at night?
Water can be used both in the morning and at night to help hydrate the skin and improve overall moisture.
Can you use water every day?
Yes, water can be used every day to hydrate the skin. It helps support everyday skin care routines without irritation.
Does water cause purging or irritation?
Water is unlikely to cause purging or irritation as it is the fundamental hydrating base of skincare products.
Which skin types is water best for?
Water is best for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin types, with Lovi rating products like thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+, Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam, and COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner as superior or high fits depending on the specific skin need.
Research on water
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