Aqua
Aqua is a solvent ingredient. It’s in 8,267 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
Cantu
Cantu Guava Scalp Care Shampoo
400ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
453ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
capri sapone al gelsomino jadmin soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Caramel Créme Brûlée Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Loreal
Carbon protect
50ml · Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’OREAL Men Expert
Carbon Protect Anti-Transpirant
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
l-oreal
Carbon Protect Anti-Transpirant 5 en 1 Ice Fresh
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Care & Protect Antibacterial Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Care Intensive Pflege
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Nourishing Cream
200 ml · Label from Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Shower Rose & Almond Oil
250ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Carex
Cared Forest Fruits Hand Wash
250ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Carol’s Daughter
Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Original Leave-In Moisturizer
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, silicones
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · 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 · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Castile soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
SHEGLAM
CATWOMAN
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Nivea
Cavani 9 - Gel douche hydratant originale édition limitée
250 ml · Label from France · 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
Hempz
CBD Clean Sweep Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Palladio
CC CREAM FULL-COVERAGE
Foundation · Lists silicones
Hey Humans
Cedar wood sage
56 g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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