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 23, 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
Typology
Acide azélaïque 10% + Extrait de bambou
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Typology
Acide polyglutamique 3% + Extrait d’algue rouge
Lists fragrance allergens
Unilever
Aclarado perfecto
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dermalogica
Acne Biotic Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dove
Acne Clear Serum Body Wash with clearing Salicylic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Acne Clearing Spot Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4%
Cleanser · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Cleanser · Lists silicones
Thayers
Acne Pads with Salicylic Acid: 2% BHA Toner Pads
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Acne Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Acne Serum to Treat and Prevent Blemishes
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Clinique
Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
PanOxyl
Acne Treatment Bar
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Differin
Acne-Clearing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Acondicionador Argan Oil of Morocco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fructis
Acondicionador Hair Food Aguacate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Acqua di Giò - Absolu
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
ColourPop
Act Natural Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Issue
Activador en Crema
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Nivea Men
Active Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
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