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
SKIN1004
Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask
Mask · 27g · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Porescreen SPF40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
TIRTIR
Porexel Gentle Refining Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Porexel Watery Deep Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Posh Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aveeno
Positively Radiant Brightening Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Potent Aloe Bamboo
Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Pout Polish Peel-Off Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain
Lip · Lists silicones
Gain
Powder Detergent
91 OZ · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palladio
POWDER FINISH FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Power Cocktail Lactic Acid Repair Serum for Face - Korean
Serum · 30ml · Lists exfoliating acid
Nivea
power fresh
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
Power Haarlack, 5 ultra-stark
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Power Shampoo Anti-pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Syoss
Power Shampoo for Men
440 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Power Stick for Her
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
power stick
power stick purely pistachio
2.25Oz · Lists fragrance
power swabs
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Wonderskin
POWER’FULL Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
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