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
Supergoop!
Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skinfix
Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
The INKEY List
Brighten-i Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening 2% Vitamin C & Ferulic Acid Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Alpyn Beauty
Brightening Bubbling Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Indie Lee
Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening Cleansing Gel with Pomegranate & Superfruits
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Clementine + Vitamin C Illuminating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Juice Beauty
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Acure
Brightening Facial Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Brightening Facial Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Brightening Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Essence
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Night Cream
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Luminous Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Meyer Lemon + Vitamin C Creamy Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening Night Cream with Chlorella & Argan Oil
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Glo Skin Beauty
Brightening Polish
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Probiotic + Vitamin C Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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