Aqua
Aqua is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 8,249 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
Water. The base of most formulas; dissolves other ingredients and carries them onto skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Aqua: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 31959, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as water, aqua / water, water / aqua and h2o.
Products that contain Aqua
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Eau Micellaire Peau Sensible 400ml Lot de 2
1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Homme Hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Hydratant Lot 2 x 750ml
1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
DOVE Gel Douche Hypoallergénique 2x400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Mousse Soin Caresse
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 750ml Lot de 2
1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Eucalyptus 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Eucalyptus 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 2x250ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Soin à l’Huile d’Amande Lot 2x400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Soin et Eclat Surgras 750ml
750 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant 750ml
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant Lot 2 x 400ml
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Soin Infusée à l’Huile d’Argan Lot 2x400ML
800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Amande
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 750ml
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Argan 2x750ml
1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 750ml Lot de 2
1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Glowing Après Shampoing Lotus Rose
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
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