Aqua
Aqua is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 8,250 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Brillance
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
John Frieda
Brilliant Brunette Soin démêlant nutrition protection couleur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Glass Hair Anti-Frizz Oil Serum
Hair styling · 3.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Shampoo Moisturizing Hi-Shine
Shampoo · 33.8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème
Hair styling · 3.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Brilliant Under Eye Brightener Illuminating Corrector
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Briogeo
Briogeo Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection & Heat Protectant Crème
118 mL · Label from Canada · Lists coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
British Rose Shower Gel
Body wash · 750ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Pai
British Summer Time | Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pai
British Summer Time Glow SPF 30 Illuminating Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Cien
Bronceador bifásico 30
200 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Bronze Effect Lait nourrissant
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
CIEN
Brow perfect eyebrow gel
1 · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol
Olaplex
BROWBOND BUILDING SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Brown Sugar & Coconut Butter Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Lacura
Brume corps fleur de coton
150ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Brume Parfumée énergisante
100 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Brume Solaire enfant FPS 50+
150 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Garnier ambre solaire
Brume solaire enfant sensitive expert +
200ml · Label from Greece · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
brushbuddies herbal toothpaste infused with acivated charcoal
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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