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
SheaMoisture
Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Conditioner
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Manuka Honey & Yogurt
384 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Naturopathica
Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ziaja
Manuka Tree - Tónico Facial Astringente
Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers
100% Pure
Maracuja Mascara
Mascara · 0.35 oz / 10 g · Lists fragrance allergens
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · 295 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
The Ordinary
Marine Hyaluronics
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
OSEA
Marine Screen SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream, Hydrates, Revitalizes, Reduces Wrinkles, Dark Circles And Puffiness
15 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
29ml · Label from Brazil · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturopathica
Marshmallow & Probiotic Sensitivity Soothing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Marshmallow & Warm Vanilla Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Marshmallow Lodge Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
MARSHMALLOWS Perfume Mist
Fragrance · 8.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Marvis
Marvis Black Forest
Label from Ukraine · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Issue
Máscara de Nutrición
10 g · Label from Argentina and Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Máscara Facial Detox L’Oréal Argila Pura Esfoliante 40g
40 g · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Mascara hypoallergénique Noir 01
9 g · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
7 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clarins
Mascara supra volume
8ml · Label from Spain · Lists silicones
Yves Rocher
Mascara Volume Elixir - noir
10 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Mascarilla de pelo protectora Color Vive
300 ml · Label from Spain · Lists coconut derivatives
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