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
Renee Rouleau
Rest Day Masque
Mask · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Restoraderm Soothing Wash
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Restorative Body Cream
Body lotion · 120mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Freeman
Restorative Eye Cream + Overnight Leave-On Treatment
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Freeman
Restorative Facial Cleanser + Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Freeman
Restorative Facial Exfoliator + Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Freeman
Restorative Makeup Remover + Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Restoring Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
ACT
Restoring Mint Mouthwash 2x daily
33.8 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Dove
Restoring ritual body lotion
400ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Acure
Resurfacing Cleanser with 1% Glycolic Acid & Unicorn Root
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Glycolic Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Obagi
Resurfacing Multi-Acid Peel Pads
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Overnight Glycolic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Philosophy
resurfacing solution
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Cleanser
Body wash · 300ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · 300ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Texture Refining Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Triple Acid Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Resurrection Polypeptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
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