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
Nivea
Active Clean Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Gel douche Charbon Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Active Control
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Active Energy Hydro Gesichtsgel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Olay
Active Hydrating Beauty Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin
Body lotion · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Active Hydrating Cream Face Moisturizer for Deep Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Kiss My Face
Active Life - Sport Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Active Life Stick - Lavender Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Active Life Stick Cucumber Green Tea Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Active Moist
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
GILLETTE
ACTIVE PROTECT
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Renewal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Adidas Ice Dive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Acure
Advanced Barrier Support Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists drying alcohol
Cetaphil
Advanced Daily Defense Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Advanced Day Eye Protect
Eye cream · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Advanced Day Total Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Purell
Advanced Gel hydro-alcoolique pour les mains
Lists drying alcohol
Unilever
Advanced Hair Series Pure Care Sublime Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Expert Collection
Advanced keratin repair Shampooing complexe triple-actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Brandt
Advanced Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Medik8
Advanced Night Eye
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
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