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 21, 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
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Gel Mask (Face Only)
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
CELLMAZING Pore Perfecting Ampoule
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Torriden
CELLMAZING Pore Perfecting Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Cellular anti-âge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Cellular Night Repair Miracle Without Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Cellular Sun Defence Face & Body Sunscreen 30SPF
Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Mixsoon
Centella Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mixsoon
Centella Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Mixsoon
Centella Hyal Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Sedal
Ceramidas
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Ceramide Prime Whipped Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sunday Riley
Ceramor Ceramide Barrier Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Hydraterende Reinigingscrème
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
CeraVe Schuimende Reinigingsgel
Lists coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Sheer Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Galderma
Cetaphil Baby Shea Butter Daily Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nestlé
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Cetaphil pro oil control
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Cetaphil PRO Oil Control Moisturizer with SPF 30
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
CHAINMAIL Thermal Protection Styling Spray 450°F Protection
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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