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
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · 8.3 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Stripped Nude Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
50 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists retinoid, silicones
MAC
Strobe Beam Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Strobe Dewy Skin Tint Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists silicones
Herbal Essences
Strong Hold Curl Scrunching Gel with Frizz Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Brylcreem
Strong Hold Gel
150 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Brickell Men’s Products
Strong Hold Texturizing Pomade for Men
Hair styling · 2 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Struccante bifase 2in1
200 mL · Label from Italy · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · 0.41 fl oz · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
Foundation · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
MAC
Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Studio Line #TXT Wave creating spray
150 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
studio line clean gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Studio Line Hot & Boucle
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Sachajuan
STYLING CREAM
Hair styling · 125 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Styling gel
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Moroccanoil
Styling Gel - Strong
Hair styling · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance
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