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
Vitamin C&E Treatment
Serum · Lists essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Vitamin E 12000 IU Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
St. Ives
Vitamin E and Avocado Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cococare
Vitamin E cream
110g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion
Cleanser · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Vitamin-C CremeSerum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Vitamino color A·OX
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Vivacious Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
vo5
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Volume & Body Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 22.5oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Andrelon
Volume & Care
300 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Volume and Fullness Mousse
Hair styling · 7 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Volume Captivant
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse 12
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse Extra 17
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
Volume Stylist 18h Lash Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Alverde
Volumen Shampoo Bio-Bambus Bio-Orangenminze
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Maracuja & Orchidee
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Patchouli & Jasmin
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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