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
Sanex
Gel de ducha zero% piel sensible
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Gel de Limpeza Anti-idade Lóreal Revitalift Hialurônico
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g
454 g · Label from Brazil · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel de Limpeza Facial Nivea Controle do Brilho
150 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
gel de limpeza refrescante
150 ml · Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Gel désincrustant visage
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Gel douche & Bain dermo hypo-allergenic, 0% savon
Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Gel douche 2-en-1 corps et cheveux
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Williams
Gel douche 3 en 1 Pure Relax
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche a l’eau de coco
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Le Petit Marseillais
gel douche avec du lait et de l’abricot
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche classic
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche comcombre et aloe vera
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Gel Douche Cool Down
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
GEL DOUCHE CREME
600 ML · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Roger & Gallet
Gel douche délassant à l’extrait de bourgeons de figuier & aloe vera
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche douceur à l’aloe vera
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
GEL DOUCHE ET BAIN A LA MÛRE SAUVAGE et A LA GRENADE
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche et bain Cerise et Jasmin
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche et bain INSTANT VOLUPTUEUX
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche et bain lait hydratant à la fleur de coton
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel douche et bain Olive
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel douche extra-doux lait coco hydratant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel douche Fleurs de Tiaré de Polynésie - Les Jardins du Monde
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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