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
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
R+Co
TURNTABLE Curl Defining Crème
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Hask
Twist Tamer Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palladio
TWISTED IN LOVE MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends conditioner
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate Blends smoothing conditioner
400 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Ultimate Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Ultimate Mouth Wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Not Your Mother’s
Ultimate Nutrition Conditioner
Conditioner · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Not Your Mother’s
Ultimate Nutrition Shampoo
Shampoo · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Ultimate Protect Deo
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Medik8
Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
ultra
300ml · Label from Kuwait · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Ultra Dolce
250ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Dolce Latte di Cocco & Macadamia
250ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après shampooing crème fondante au Lait de vanille et pulpe de papaye
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing crème riche Aloé vera et huile de karité pur
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Crème Riche Huile d’Argan et Cranberry
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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