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
ACURE
Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Null
Indigo
Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair
Serum · 50 ml · Lists silicones
Dove
Indulge Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Indulgent Moisture Cashmere Caring Hand Wash
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara - Black
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Rituals
Infinity Organic Mandarin & Mint lotion ultra soignante pour les mains
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ingrown Hair Pads with BHA + AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Innersense
Inner Peace Whipped Creme Texturizer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Innovation Fructis Après-Shampooing fortifiant
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Beauty Bakerie
InstaBake 3-in-1 Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Color Correcting Concealer
Concealer · 0.2 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4 In 1 Glow Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
Concealer · 0.2 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Andalou Naturals
Instant Brighten & Tighten Hydro Serum Facial Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Caudalie
Instant Brightening Micropeel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Instant De-Frizz Spray
Hair styling · 5.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Caudalie
Instant Firming Retinol Alternative Serum with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Serum · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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