Aqua
Aqua is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 6,095 products on Poliage, most often body wash, cleanser and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Pixi
Botanical Collagen Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Mario Badescu
Botanical Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Botanical Facial Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Bottom Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Bubble
Bounce Back Refreshing Skin Toner Spray
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Bounce Putty Pocket Lip Pot-Peachy Pie
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Drunk Elephant
Bouncy Brightfacial Brightening Mask with 10% Azelaic Acid + 1% Salicylic Acid
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Curlsmith
Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bio Renew
Bourbon Manuka Honey Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tula
Breakout Star
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
AmLactin
Bright & Smooth Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance 2-in-1 Instant Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Bright Balance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Bright Eyes Cooling Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Pai
Bright Now PHA & Rosehip Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Farmacy
Bright On Daily AHA Foam Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Bright Start
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Laura Geller
Bright Stuff Illuminating Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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