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
Dove
Men+Care Hair Defense 2-in-1 Strengthening Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hydrate+ Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Men+Care Hydration Fuel 2-in-1 Fortifying Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Avocado Oil Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Cedarwood Reinvigorating 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Mango + Cedarwood Body & Face Wash for Hydrated Skin
Cleanser · 18 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Molding Paste
Hair styling · 1.75 oz · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Polishing Pomade
Hair styling · 1.75 oz · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Mineral + Sage Reviving Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Moon Oasis Body & Face Wash for Hydrated Skin
Cleanser · 18 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Plant-Based Bourbon Vanilla+Hazelnut Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Purifying Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Extra Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Replenishing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood & Cardamom Oil Thick & Full 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood + Cardamom Oil Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood + Cardamom Oil Restore Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood+Cardamom Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sea Salt + Citrus Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Active + Fresh 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Endurance 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Ted Lasso Don’t You Dare Settle Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Thick & Strong Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo for Thin Hair
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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