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
L’Oréal
Shampooing 2 en 1
400ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing 2 en 1 au lait de vanille et pulpe de papaye
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing à la camomille et miel de fleurs
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Amande douce
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Shampooing anarchy
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing anti-pelliculaire soin anti-démangeaisons à l’extrait d’eucalyptus
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après shampooing anti-démangeaisons 2 en 1
270 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 anti-chute
270ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 Classic (lot de 2)
2 * 270 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 Menthol Fresh
270 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 Sensitive
270 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + soin après shampooing 2 in 1 anti-chute
450 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire anti-chute
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Anti-démangeaisons
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire anti-démangeaisons eucalyptus
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire anti-démangeaisons eucalyptus (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Apple Fresh
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Apple Fresh (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire classic
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Classic (maxi pack)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Colour (limited design edition)
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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