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
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Fresh Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Schauma
Fresh it Up! Shampoo
40 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
fresh mint mouth wash
250ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance
Listerine
Fresh Mint XXL-Format
1l · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Nivea
fresh natural
150 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Fresh Natural 48h
150ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Alverde
Fresh Nature Deocreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Fresh Nude Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Fresh Ocean
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Fresh Ocean
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Fresh Power
50ml · Label from Algeria and Morocco · Lists fragrance
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
fresh pure Deodorant
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Fresh Pure Roll-On
Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Birch Water and Lavender
Body wash · 22 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Strawberry and Mint
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub
Exfoliant · 6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Fresh Start Gel Facial Cleanser For All Skin Types
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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