Madecassoside + Panthenol + Hyaluronic Acid

Aquafix Hydrating Water Gel

A 100% oil-free water gel that soothes stressed, dehydrated skin. The chemists packed this gel full of best-in-class hydrating humectants such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid, and soothing powerhouses like madecassoside and allantoin. This is why Aquafix is a layering essential for your dehydrated skin.

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How to use

Aquafix is the chemists’ take on the best of the water-loving ingredients. Think of this as the soothing, hydrating fundamental for people of all skin types.

Oily Skin

Aquafix is 100% oil-free. This the perfect weightless hydrator that can cover all your moisturizing needs without worrying about that midday shine. Use this serum as the first step post-cleansing, both day and night.

Dry Skin

Aquafix is your foundational hydrating serum. Use morning and night as the first step post-cleansing to keep dehydrated skin plump & happy. Follow with the rest of your moisturizing routine.

Actives-lovers

If you’re a seasoned skincare pro who loves high levels of AHAs, vitamin C, and retinoids, Aquafix is that sidekick to help keep skin flare-ups in check. It’s our go-to base to mix with our exfoliating treatments!

Pssst...did you know?

Aquafix was almost named “Sploosh”. This was the day we realized that good chemists =/= good marketers.

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FAQ

Your burning Aquafix questions answered by the chemists

Ingredients List & Actives Profiles

You shouldn’t need a degree in chemistry to take care of your skin. But, to be clear, someone needs the degree.

Soothers

0.5% Madecassoside & Asiaticoside

This is the actual isolated active component of the beloved centella asiatica extract that's famous for its soothing superiority.

1% Allantoin

One of the original soothing molecules that has withstood the tests of time, allantoin is naturally found in our bodies, as well as in plants and animals.

Hydrators

Hydrating, Skin Quenching, Water-grabbing Humectants

While there isn’t a single best humectant, the secret sauce is to use a calculated blend of the top performers, that each brings something unique to the table! Aquafix contains our perfect blend of 5% glycerin, 2% sodium PCA, 2% panthenol, and 0.5% hyaluronic acid to keep skin happily hydrated.

🚫 Freedoms & Friendlies

Fragrance Free, Essential Oil Free, Vegan

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