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
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
R+Co
CANDY STRIPE Protect + Prep Detangling Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cantu
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
Lists fragrance
capri sapone al gelsomino jadmin soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Caramel Créme Brûlée Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Care & Protect Antibacterial Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Care Intensive Pflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Nourishing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Shower Rose & Almond Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Carex
Cared Forest Fruits Hand Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Masque
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
CATWOMAN
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Nivea
Cavani 9 - Gel douche hydratant originale édition limitée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
Caviar Extravagant Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Lancer
Caviar Lime Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Palladio
CC CREAM FULL-COVERAGE
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dove
Cedarwood & Crushed Mint Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sana Jardin
Celestial Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule
Serum · Lists essential oils
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
CELLMAZING Collagen Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
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