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 douche Sanex Zéro % - Peaux Normales
220 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel douche Sensitive
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche Shampooing 2 en 1 Classic
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin protect
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel douche solide algue sauvage & criste marine
100g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Gel douche soyeux
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mas
Gel douche surgras
Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche surgras
500ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Avon
Gel exfoliante facial micelar
Label from Argentina · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sensodyne
Gel Fraîcheur
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel gingival première dent
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Gel higiene íntima hidratante
500 ml · Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
GEL HYDROALCOOLIQUE POUR L’ANTISEPSIE DES MAINS
100ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists drying alcohol
Auchan
Gel intime
200 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Gel intimo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps & cheveux Camomille
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps et cheveux aux extraits de calendula et de camomille
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel lavant douceur corps & cheveux baby
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel lavant douceur corps & cheveux Nourisson et bébés
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Le Chat
Gel lavant douceur fruitée à la pêche
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Le Chat
Gel lavant douceur pure à l’hamamélis
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains
0.5 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains - eco recharge
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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