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
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Eye
14g · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
250ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30
47 ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Lipcare Stick Norwegian Formula
1pcs · Label from France, Germany and Morocco · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
177 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutromed
Neutromed lenitivo ph 5,5
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
NEW CRUSH Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
PanOxyl
NEW PanOxyl Acne Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
nexxus therappe ultimate moisture shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maelove
NIA 10 Niacinamide Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Balea
Niacinamide Nachtcreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Naturium
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists silicones
Balea
Niacinamide Tagescreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists chemical UV filters
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Fa
Night Passion
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
night relaxing
240ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
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