Aqua
Aqua is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 6,095 products on Poliage, most often body wash, cleanser and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Beauty of Joseon
Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rovectin
Aqua Deep Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Aqua Feuchtigkeits Creme-Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Palladio
AQUA FORCE MASCARA WATERPROOF + DEFINING
Mascara · Lists silicones
Pampers
Aqua soft touch
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vichy
Aqua Thermal - Baume Éveil Regard
Lists silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermal - Sérum Visage
Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
Aqua Thermale Crème Riche - Tube 40ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Aqua Wasser Spray
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sukin
Aquaboost 3D Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Haleon
Aquafresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Vichy
AQUALIA THERMAL - Crème riche
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sunday Riley
Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel-Balm Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
AQUARIUS BHA + Blue Tansy Clarity Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
Aquarius Pore Purifying Clarify Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
The Body Shop
Arber Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Arbre à thé - Gommage purifiant
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Argan Oil & Vanilla Soften & Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Josie Maran
Argan Sun Milk Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 33
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Argireline Solution 10%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palmolive
Aroma Sensations Feel the Passion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Arztseife Sensitiv
Lists fragrance
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