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
Yves rocher
Gel. Douche solide, avoine et sarrasin
100g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Venus
gels douches
500 ml · Label from Algeria · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Signal
Gencives Fortes
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Algenist
GENIUS Liquid Collagen Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid
Biore
Gentle & Breathable Acne-Prone Cleanser
Cleanser · 6.77 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gentle & pure hand soap
500ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ivory
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palmolive
gentle care mild fragrance
500 mL · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Hero Cosmetics
Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Thayers
Gentle Cleanser & pH Balancing Face Wash
Cleanser · 8 oz · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Cleanser · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Repairing Post-Acne Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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