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
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair 5
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair 5 shampooing reconstituant (format XXL)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair Cica Crème
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
elvital fibralogy
300 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Elvital Soin Defense Schützendes Sommer-Shampoo
250 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive Anticaspa Selenium S Actif
250 ml · Label from France and Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive caída resist x3
Label from Mexico · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’oreal
Elvive conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Elvive Energizzante Shampoo Delicato Citrus.Cr
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive Hidra [Hialurónico]
680 ml · Label from Panama · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive oleo extraordinario
Label from Mexico · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Elvive Re-Nutrition Nourishing Shampoo
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nomad Noe
ELYSIAN ROSE - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Herbivore
EMERALD Adaptogen Cleansing Milk Body Wash
Body wash · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
EMERALD Deodorant
Deodorant · 47 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Emulsion hydratante tellement differente
Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Endless Waves Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Endless Waves Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser
Body wash · 300mL · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser + Restorative Body Cream
Body wash · 500mL · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Fa
Energizing Sport Active Fresh
100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
energy 24h FRESH EFFECT
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Energy Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Energy Boosting Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
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