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
Naturium
Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Exfoliant · Lists silicones
Drunk Elephant
B-Goldi Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Johnson & Johnson
Baby Bath
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Baby Daily Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DOVE
Baby Dove
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
baby dove lotion
Lists silicones
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Johnson’s
baby extracare lotion
Lists fragrance
Essence
BABY GOT BLUSH Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Baby Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Pump Spray Bottle
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Baby Moisturising Bath
Lists essential oils, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Baby Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Baby Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Nivea
Baby pure & sensitive
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson’s
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
President’s Choice
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Puracy
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash (Tear-Free)
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
baby shampoo shampooing
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Baby Shampooing Extra Doux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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