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
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Olay
Gentle Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Vanicream
Gentle Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Gentle Foaming Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Honest Beauty
Gentle Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
Gentle Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gentle Hand Wash Antibacterial
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Marcelle
Gentle Makeup Remover Pads for Sensitive Eyes
85 · Label from Czech Republic · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Brandt
Gentle Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Clarins
Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Equate
Gentle Skin Cleanser
473ml · Lists sulfates
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Equate
gentle skin cream (long lasting moisture)
16 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Gesichtssonnencreme
1pcs · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Gesichtsspray Aloe Vera
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance
Flower Beauty
Get Real Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
GF 15% Solution
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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